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Odd pop up and redirection

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lostindubai · 17/09/2016 03:45

Anyone else? (I didn't screen shot the pop up but here is the destination page).

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ScarletOverkill · 24/09/2016 19:15

It happened again just now.
This was in the address bar...
s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/latestnewsandspecials/mobile/index.html?sid=4#b
Using the mobile site on a Samsung s4 mini (chrome)

lougle · 24/09/2016 19:30

This is the one I got. I've had lots though.

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HeyBells · 24/09/2016 19:43

Got this earlier today as well. Using chrome on Android phone. Redirected to plusnet questions.

HeyBells · 24/09/2016 19:48

Aaagh just happened again. Not plusnet but "infonet" from memory link same/sim address as posted above. Also on Samsung

MsStricty · 24/09/2016 20:21

Yes, me too - AT&T when I was in the US, and BT when in the UK - and only on Mumsnet. Closing the browser and then opening it again cancels it.

Fevertree · 24/09/2016 20:28

Finally took screen shots!

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DawnMumsnet · 24/09/2016 22:45

So sorry that these ads are popping up again.

The screen shots are really helpful, many thanks for taking the time to post them.

We've got our Ads team back on the case, will let you know as soon as we have some news.

RaspberryIce · 25/09/2016 00:10

Just had it again

RaspberryIce · 25/09/2016 07:02

And again

Pomtastic · 25/09/2016 07:31

Not just me then! Had intermittently over last week or so & repeatedly over last 12 hrs - to the extent that I currently can't really use MN on my phone (android)

ScarfForAGiraffe · 25/09/2016 10:32

Is it that it's hacked? Or is it that mumsnet gave them permission/were paid lots to have those adverts/ or an advertising agreement gone wrong? As in should we be concerned for the security of the site again?

LassWiTheDelicateAir · 25/09/2016 10:54

They look like hacks. The pop ups identify which broadband or mobile data supplier you are using.

ReedBunting · 25/09/2016 11:35

And again today....

FATEdestiny · 25/09/2016 13:20

No means to click off the ad. Had to close down MN.

I had just clicked from "I'm on" into a thread when it came up.

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sianihedgehog · 25/09/2016 13:42

Just got one of these myself.

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ItsAllGoingToBeFine · 25/09/2016 13:46

They look like hacks. The pop ups identify which broadband or mobile data supplier you are using.

No hacking involved ; your IP address is available to anyone who wants it, and this is how they know your data supplier.

FlappyRose · 25/09/2016 13:50

I keep getting the Tiscali one. Is that even a thing anymore?

ScarfForAGiraffe · 25/09/2016 15:40

Virgin media one today.

Is it safe to use mn with all these...?!

Fevertree · 25/09/2016 18:00

And again 😤

Abzs · 25/09/2016 18:25

And here too. Popped up completely unexpectedly. Only way out is to close the tab after the redirect. Doing anything on the pop up screen creates the redirect.

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dairyfarmerswife · 25/09/2016 19:03

Just happened to me when I clicked on active threads from the bottom shortcut. The pics are the pop up, the page, and then what happened when I clicked back. Couldn't get out of it though, had to close the tab. Moto x on android

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Coconut0il · 25/09/2016 20:28

Happening here too, same one as above Sad

mrsdiddlydoo · 25/09/2016 22:11

I'm so fed up of these pop ups. They are happening several times a week for me. Tried to screenshot but not sure I did it right Confused

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