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Odd pop up message

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EmmaH2022 · 11/07/2022 21:24

Is anyone else getting a message saying "do you want to download .txt" when they're browsing here?

Thanks. Safari on ipad.

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IfWishesWereKisses · 15/07/2022 18:52

This is ridiculous, I’ve had seven pop ups in the space of about 15 minutes. Surely the ad should be taken off until there’s a fix for it?

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Allywill · 15/07/2022 18:26

Still happening today

IfWishesWereKisses · 15/07/2022 18:21

Yep just happened to me three times in quick succession with the same ad on screen

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Chemenger · 15/07/2022 16:09

Still there, still Cellular Goods ad.

MaudOfTheMarches · 15/07/2022 14:37

It's definitely that advert, I've just had it happen again when that one was on screen.

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YetAnotherBeckyMumsnet · 15/07/2022 11:29

Thanks so much for the info. This should be fixed today - we'll keep you updated.

Catabogus · 15/07/2022 10:58

Could the “Cellular Goods” advert perhaps just be removed? The file it’s asking us to download is apparently some kind of hijacker so we really don’t want to click on it by accident!

Catabogus · 15/07/2022 10:56

Ooh interesting - I got it again with the same advert mentioned above!

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GurlwiththeCurl · 14/07/2022 18:01

Still happening to me also and I have noticed that versions of that advert mentioned by @Chemenger appear every time, so may be linked to that.

Chemenger · 14/07/2022 17:18

Just happened twice, the advert in the screen shot was there both times, if that’s any help.

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babblingbumblingbandofbaboons · 14/07/2022 16:25

YetAnotherBeckyMumsnet · 14/07/2022 15:02

If you're experiencing this on Safari, could you please let us know which version you're using as we're trying to replicate it? Thank you. 🙏

iOS 15.5 with safari on iPhone for me.

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YetAnotherBeckyMumsnet · 14/07/2022 15:02

If you're experiencing this on Safari, could you please let us know which version you're using as we're trying to replicate it? Thank you. 🙏

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YetAnotherBeckyMumsnet · 14/07/2022 12:12

Hello everyone - thanks so much for the screenshots and info. The pop up you're seeing is caused by an ad on the page and right now, we're trying to identify which ad it is. In the meantime, clearing your cache might stop it. If you need help doing this, please let us know what browser you're using and we'll take you through the steps.

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LilyMumsnet · 13/07/2022 21:37

Thanks for all the information, everyone!
We're still looking into this but will post as soon as we can.

Chemenger · 13/07/2022 21:28

Catabogus · 12/07/2022 19:50

I’ve had this all week! I thought it was just me. Safari on ipad.

Me too

GurlwiththeCurl · 13/07/2022 10:09

It has been happening to me for several days and is even worse this morning. Seems to happen with any page of chat, with any advert. On iPad using Safari.

Catabogus · 13/07/2022 09:34

Here it is again this morning (still Safari on iPad)

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SoosanCarter · 13/07/2022 06:45

I’m getting it too. I’ve googled it and it’s Not A Good Thing

Catabogus · 12/07/2022 19:50

I’ve had this all week! I thought it was just me. Safari on ipad.

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LilyMumsnet · 12/07/2022 15:34

Thanks so much all.
We'll post an update as soon as we can.

MaudOfTheMarches · 12/07/2022 13:38

I've had this this morning, Chrome on an Android phone.

OMGTTC · 12/07/2022 13:36

Yes I’ve had this too, the browser asking to download a .txt file. On Chrome on an iPhone.

Yesthatismychildsigh · 12/07/2022 13:35

Forgot to add, also on iPad using safari.

Whitney168 · 12/07/2022 13:34

Yes, have had this for a few days on the iPad.

Yesthatismychildsigh · 12/07/2022 13:34

Yes, I’ve had it, but only on here. And strangely only after re registering after leaving years ago due to another security breach.

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