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Pro boards a scam site?

novamc1 — Sat, 13 Nov 2021 15:53:50 GMT

Many weeks ago when I got shut out of QVC's forums, I joined other QVC refugees and signed up at Pro Boards but never used it or signed on.

Today, I went there and logged in. Immediately my McAfee internet security software posted a warning screen saying I was logged into a scam site.

Well, so much for visiting that site again! Never. Not worth trying. I did without these forums for a long time and can live without that one. Seems just about all "social media" sites are coming under fire for various reasons.

Anyone else experienced this?

Re: Pro boards a scam site?

qbetzforreal — Sat, 13 Nov 2021 15:54:40 GMT

No.

Re: Pro boards a scam site?

Patriot3 — Sat, 13 Nov 2021 15:56:34 GMT

As long as these boards are open, I will stay here.

Re: Pro boards a scam site?

KatieB — Sat, 13 Nov 2021 16:01:37 GMT

I created an account for myself when I thought QVCs boards were going to be taken down. I don't like the look and useability of ProBoards at all. I never used the site - guess I should delete my accout if I can figure out how to delete it.

Re: Pro boards a scam site?

RetRN — Sat, 13 Nov 2021 16:01:22 GMT

I will stay here as I like the moderators.

Re: Pro boards a scam site?

Patriot3 — Sat, 13 Nov 2021 16:02:45 GMT

@KatieB wrote:
I created an account for myself when I thought QVCs boards were going to be taken down. I don't like the look and useability of ProBoards at all. I never used the site - guess I should delete my accout if I can.

@KatieB Agree. I did the same thing and wondering about deleting, too. I don't think the proboards are user friendly.

Re: Pro boards a scam site?

RooRoo — Sat, 13 Nov 2021 16:04:44 GMT

Nope, never happened to me. It's the SAME people who you are posting with here & want to remain in contact. There's absolutely nothing nefarious going on!! In fact, just the opposite. I haven't posted there but once I figure things out, I will.

To each their own! I usually don't post on topics like this but I hate to see the ladies that worked so hard being disparaged with incorrect information. JMO

Re: Pro boards a scam site?

SilleeMee — Sat, 13 Nov 2021 20:36:12 GMT

I'd rather be here TBH. I joined PB when this place shut down, posted a couple of times there and then I deactivated my membership...?...I thought. I want to delete my account on PB, too. If anyone here knows how please show me how to do that. TIA.

Re: Pro boards a scam site?

hckynutjohn — Sat, 13 Nov 2021 16:07:38 GMT

@novamc1

No!

hckynut

Re: Pro boards a scam site?

fthunt — Sat, 13 Nov 2021 16:08:08 GMT

Me too.........saw nothing of interest

Re: Pro boards a scam site?

novamc1 — Sat, 13 Nov 2021 16:10:08 GMT

@RooRoo

As for judging what information is "disparaging or incorrect", I lean toward trusting the warning from McAfee Internet Security. They've done more research on scam sites than I have.

I pay them good money to subscribe to the service and provide some protection.

Re: Pro boards a scam site?

RooRoo — Sat, 13 Nov 2021 16:14:14 GMT

@novamc1 I understand your postition. To each their own. Absolutely, no problem. Enjoy your day!!

Re: Pro boards a scam site?

Trinity11 — Sat, 13 Nov 2021 16:17:12 GMT

@novamc1 wrote:
@RooRoo

As for judging what information is "disparaging or incorrect", I lean toward trusting the warning from McAfee Internet Security. They've done more research on scam sites than I have.

I pay them good money to subscribe to the service and provide some protection.

It is NOT McAfee!! It is a PHONY pop up alert!! Do not click on it.

Re: Pro boards a scam site?

BornToShop — Sat, 13 Nov 2021 16:18:12 GMT

@novamc1 My McAfee alerted me as well. I am on the proboards 2x a day and most of the time I don't get that alert. I'm wondering if there is an issue with McAfee? I am not sure what to think...

Re: Pro boards a scam site?

MoJoV — Sat, 13 Nov 2021 16:18:55 GMT

I have no interest in signing onto another board. I like this one and the posters here. But if it closes I'm done. Might be a good thing ,actually, more time to read my books and play with my dog during my downtime.

Re: Pro boards a scam site?

novamc1 — Sat, 13 Nov 2021 16:28:21 GMT

I didn't click on the McAfee pop-up. It appeared immediately after i logged into the site. I clicked out of the screen immediately after it popped up.

I suspect maybe hackers are collecting personal log-in data and keeping it for reasons I wouldn't approve of. Maybe the McAfee warning is legitimate.

Nevertheless, I'm staying away from the site altogether.

Re: Pro boards a scam site?

geezerette — Sat, 13 Nov 2021 16:21:07 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
I'd rather be here to TBO. I joined PB when this place shut down, posted a couple of times there and then I deactivated my membership...?...I thought. I want to delete my account on PB, too. If anyone here knows how please show me how to do that. TIA.

@SilleeMee

Profile>Edit Profile>Settings

Scroll to the bottom of that page to "Delete Forum Account".

Re: Pro boards a scam site?

SilleeMee — Sat, 13 Nov 2021 16:23:47 GMT

@geezerette wrote:
@SilleeMee wrote:
I'd rather be here to TBO. I joined PB when this place shut down, posted a couple of times there and then I deactivated my membership...?...I thought. I want to delete my account on PB, too. If anyone here knows how please show me how to do that. TIA.
@SilleeMee

Profile>Edit Profile>Settings

Scroll to the bottom of that page to "Delete Forum Account".

Thanks @geezerette

I thought I did that but some posters here, who also post over there, say they can still see me over there...?

Re: Pro boards a scam site?

geezerette — Sat, 13 Nov 2021 16:27:26 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
@geezerette wrote:
@SilleeMee wrote:
I'd rather be here to TBO. I joined PB when this place shut down, posted a couple of times there and then I deactivated my membership...?...I thought. I want to delete my account on PB, too. If anyone here knows how please show me how to do that. TIA.
@SilleeMee

Profile>Edit Profile>Settings

Scroll to the bottom of that page to "Delete Forum Account".

Thanks @geezerette
I thought I did that but some posters here, who also post over there, say they can still see me over there...?

@SilleeMee

Yes, I can still see your name there. I think you have 5 posts from sometime in October.

Perhaps you didn't click "Save Changes"? I don't know if you need to do that when deleting your account. Others have deleted their accounts.

(However, your posts will remain.)

Re: Pro boards a scam site?

JeanLouiseFinch — Sat, 13 Nov 2021 16:32:06 GMT

The McAfee pop up is fake, but the ProBoards group is legit. The admins have done a lot to get a site up and running very well, in a very short time. Making false accusations isn't very kind.