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[cjll3]

(provided the mods let this post stand)

Anyone from ntl able to tell me who operates this number?

0871 550 6800

And please don't dial it to find out what it's for, it's a number being promoted by a spammer.

All leads treated in the strictest of confidence. ;)

[Alan Waddington]

A google search followed by a whois provided an address but no name. Details sent by PM

[cjll3]

Thanks Alan, most helpful.

I just hope that somebody may provide an authorive answer.

[Shaun]

I did come across this in Usenet!

http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&threadm=AIxNa.3010%24ju6.49643%40newsfep4-glfd.server.ntli.net&rnum=1&prev=/groups%3Fhl%3Den%26lr%3D%26ie%3DUTF-8%26oe%3DUTF-8%26q%3D0871%2B550%2B6800%26sa%3DN%26tab%3Dwg

Good ol' Google.

Google is god

[Martin]

Hi Mate, That number point to this site http://www.087chat.com/

Hope that helps.:)

[cjll3]

Originally posted by dellwear
I did come across this in Usenet!

http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&threadm=AIxNa.3010%24ju6.49643%40newsfep4-glfd.server.ntli.net&rnum=1&prev=/groups%3Fhl%3Den%26lr%3D%26ie%3DUTF-8%26oe%3DUTF-8%26q%3D0871%2B550%2B6800%26sa%3DN%26tab%3Dwg

Good ol' Google.

Google is god

So am I, tis my post ;)

[cjll3]

Originally posted by Martin
Hi Mate, That number point to this site http://www.087chat.com/

Hope that helps.:)

I have that already thanks :)

[tridens]

Hi can any one help
i keep geting this anoying pop up messanger window to go to byebyeads.com to purchase this softwear to stop this pop up but how did it get on my computer it pops up even when my browser is closed or outlook express i use a fire wall norton internet so how did it get through any help greatly apreciated
thanks

[cjll3]

Check what you've enabled to get through the firewall.

Also run something like adaware.

[tridens]

ive used adaware also a norton antivirus scan all came back ok

[ntlrebel]

Sounds very much like port scanning to me.

[tridens]

sorry whats that how can i block it
thanks

[ntlrebel]

Basically they run a random search of available ip's. When they find an ip they then run a program that checks for open ports. Once one is found they use that to make the pop appear. Nott 100% sure how it works, but if you run a search in google for port scanning software you can download it you pc and check what ports you have open.

[Martin]

You need a Firewall matey, Zone Alarm do one for free:) Or you can buy one such as Norton Firewall.

[tridens]

thanks
but thats what puzzels me ive got norton fire wall already in stalled? so it shouldnt get through

[Ramrod]

Originally posted by ntlrebel
Basically they run a random search of available ip's. When they find an ip they then run a program that checks for open ports. Once one is found they use that to make the pop appear. Nott 100% sure how it works, but if you run a search in google for port scanning software you can download it you pc and check what ports you have open. or go here:https://grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2

[Sociable]

Originally posted by tridens
Hi can any one help
i keep geting this anoying pop up messanger window to go to byebyeads.com to purchase this softwear to stop this pop up but how did it get on my computer it pops up even when my browser is closed or outlook express i use a fire wall norton internet so how did it get through any help greatly apreciated
thanks

Assuming you are on XP:

Go to "Control Panel" then select "Performance and Maintenance"
from there go to "Administrative Tools" select "Services". Look down the list for "Messenger" right click on it and select Properties.

You can safely disable and stop this service as it's the built-in messenger for local networks built into XP and set to on as default.

This will stop all future use of the service by spammers.

[Martin]

If its Messenger also make sure that in your My Allow List, the 'All Others' is moved to your blocked list. This will mean only people on your allow list will be able to send you a message and if anyone else wants to send you a message they will have to wait for you to add them to your list. I was getting loads of spam messages until i did this.:)

[Stephen Robb]

Originally posted by Sociable
Assuming you are on XP:

Go to "Control Panel" then select "Performance and Maintenance"
from there go to "Administrative Tools" select "Services". Look down the list for "Messenger" right click on it and select Properties.

You can safely disable and stop this service as it's the built-in messenger for local networks built into XP and set to on as default.

This will stop all future use of the service by spammers.

Thank you very much! Even the XP book doesn't show that one :wavey: :smokin:

[Lord Nikon]

Originally posted by cjll3
(provided the mods let this post stand)

Anyone from ntl able to tell me who operates this number?

0871 550 6800

And please don't dial it to find out what it's for, it's a number being promoted by a spammer.

All leads treated in the strictest of confidence. ;)

Ok, a lookup of the number leads to 087chat.com

a lookup of the web address leads to this.

Name: host5.sun-net.com
IP Address: 65.203.151.5
Location: Las Vegas (36.172N, 115.122W)
Network: Unknown

Registrant:
Sun Net, Inc
PO Box 93981
Las Vegas, NV 89193
United States

Administrative Contact:
Zubair Rafique (G9PRA) zubair@sun-net.com
Sun Net, Inc.
PO Box 93981
Las Vegas, NV 89193
United States
Phone: 541-543-5880, Fax: 702-362-1104


however this would appear to be the webhost's name rather than the owner of 087chat.com

a lookup of the domain owner gets this

Domain Name: 087CHAT.COM
Registrar: INNERWISE, INC. D/B/A ITSYOURDOMAIN.COM

a further lookup got me this

Domain: 087chat.com

Registrant (1535-IYD-REG)
087Chat.com
Support@087Chat.com
8 Englefield Road
Southampton, Hampshire SO181AW GB
+44.8715506800
+1.1111111111 (FAX)

Administrative (MA793-IYD)
Domain Manager
087Chat.com
Support@087chat.com

, GB
+44.8715506800

Billing (MA793-IYD)
Domain Manager
087Chat.com
Support@087chat.com

, GB
+44.8715506800

Technical (MA793-IYD)
Domain Manager
087Chat.com
Support@087chat.com

, GB
+44.8715506800

Record created on September 10, 2002
Record last updated on July 24, 2003
Record expires on September 10, 2004


Hope this helps