We'd like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum... Read More »
We're aware that some users are experiencing technical issues which the team are working to resolve. Thank you for your patience.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
Adverts
Options

derrick
Posts: 7,424 Forumite


Not sure if correct area but why are some words in posts being "infiltrated" by making them into adverts?
Take this thread in the OP, 3 words have been converted to red with a double underline and when hovered over they are adverts, the words in the post are: -
boiler in the second paragraph, advert for boiler quotes.
job in the fifth paragraph, advert for online workers
deeds in the last paragraph, advert for debt counselling.
Or is it just my computer? As if I quote the post, the words appear normal, but looking at the post they are as I state above.
.
Take this thread in the OP, 3 words have been converted to red with a double underline and when hovered over they are adverts, the words in the post are: -
boiler in the second paragraph, advert for boiler quotes.
job in the fifth paragraph, advert for online workers
deeds in the last paragraph, advert for debt counselling.
Or is it just my computer? As if I quote the post, the words appear normal, but looking at the post they are as I state above.
.
Don`t steal - the Government doesn`t like the competition
0
Comments
-
Fine on my PC. I'd get onto the techie board and find out about doing a spyware check asap.0
-
Hi derrick,
It may be that your computer and/or your web browser has picked up a plugin and/or virus to convert words on websites to advertisement links.
If you don't have an Anti-virus, see our Free Anti-virus guide here on how to protect yourself. http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/shopping/free-anti-virus-software
If you do have an Anti-virus software, a basic precaution would be to run an update on the software and perform a full system scan.
JoeHave any problems or issues with the Forum? Contact us at forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com
MoneySavingExpert - Web Developer0 -
Is this related to Skimwords? The forum already uses Skim links to re-write links, but is not supposed to be using Skimwords to re-write the non-link text?0
-
Is this related to Skimwords? The forum already uses Skim links to re-write links, but is not supposed to be using Skimwords to re-write the non-link text?
Just to confirm, we only use skimlinks. I've asked a few MSE staff to click the link derrick has posted and we can't replicate the problem here. It sounds very much like this is something on derrick's machine, as MSE Joe alludes to.
Follow @MSE_Forum on twitter
Join the MSE Forum
New forum user? Watch our New to the Forum? Youtube guide
Get the Free Martin's Money Tips E-mail
Report inappropriate posts: click the report button
Point out a rate/product change
Flag up a news story: news@moneysavingexpert.com0 -
MSE_Forum_Manager wrote: »Just to confirm, we only use skimlinks. I've asked a few MSE staff to click the link derrick has posted and we can't replicate the problem here. It sounds very much like this is something on derrick's machine, as MSE Joe alludes to.
It is not on that post now, it seems to keep changing, it is showing one on the forums main page under Matched Betting title the word "gamble"
I have anti virus and will check updates and run it.
ThanksDon`t steal - the Government doesn`t like the competition0 -
i am running AVG 9.0 at the moment, this was up to date and is run regularly,(and i think runs in the background),
I have also Malwarebytes and Spybot S&D this is run in the background.
Some of the words have appeared again in the same thread as I mentioned in my OP, and can be seen on this image,(for those who do not believe:D), the words are, plumber, gas safe and gas supply.Don`t steal - the Government doesn`t like the competition0 -
I don't think anyone disbelieved you
I would definitely run a thorough spyware check - try superantispyware too, this is something on your machine and not the forum. What exactly are the links pointing to when you hover over (or click) them ?0 -
I don't think anyone disbelieved you
I would definitely run a thorough spyware check - try superantispyware too, this is something on your machine and not the forum. What exactly are the links pointing to when you hover over (or click) them ?
See OP for examples when hovering.
I have just run AVG 9.0, nothing found, and am running Malwarebytes at the moment.
.Don`t steal - the Government doesn`t like the competition0 -
Never had any such thing on these forums.
I concur that it is something on your computer.
What browser are you using? Maybe try another and/or disable all addons?Free/impartial debt advice: National Debtline | StepChange Debt Charity | Find your local CAB
IVA & fee charging DMP companies: Profits from misery, motivated ONLY by greed0 -
See OP for examples when hovering.
I have just run AVG 9.0, nothing found, and am running Malwarebytes at the moment.
.
But where exactly do the adverts lead you to ? Is there nothing on the popup box that appears that tells you who is running the advert service ? As I said yesterday, I am pretty convinced it's something on your PC, definitely not the forum. Do try the free version of http://www.superantispyware.com/ which is one of the anti-spyware tools I use at work.0
This discussion has been closed.
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

Categories
- All Categories
- 350.6K Banking & Borrowing
- 253K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 453.4K Spending & Discounts
- 243.6K Work, Benefits & Business
- 598.4K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 176.8K Life & Family
- 256.8K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16.1K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.6K Read-Only Boards