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Boards, by way of Google ads, are showing ads for a ponzi scheme

One More Toy · 2021-04-28 15:31:00

I've noticed this ad before online (on other fora) Basically boils down to how Michael O Leary is getting rich using an automated bitcoin trading bot. Pretends to be legitimately featured on RTÉ. UTV, The Journal etc. But its a scam ponzi scheme Very surprised to see it on Boards.ie, if mods want a link to the advert I can…

28-04-2021 3:31pm

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I've noticed this ad before online (on other fora)

Basically boils down to how Michael O Leary is getting rich using an automated bitcoin trading bot. Pretends to be legitimately featured on RTÉ. UTV, The Journal etc. But its a scam ponzi scheme

Very surprised to see it on Boards.ie, if mods want a link to the advert I can share it via pm

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#2 28-04-2021 4:35pm

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Nice bit of an aul ponzi scheme.

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#3 28-04-2021 4:38pm

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I love the new After Hours - much more interesting threads ever since they merged it with the Help & Feedback forum

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#4 28-04-2021 4:42pm

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I blame the almighty GOOG

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#5 28-04-2021 4:45pm

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One More Toy wrote: »

I've noticed this ad before online (on other fora)

Basically boils down to how Michael O Leary is getting rich using an automated bitcoin trading bot. Pretends to be legitimately featured on RTÉ. UTV, The Journal etc. But its a scam ponzi scheme

Very surprised to see it on Boards.ie, if mods want a link to the advert I can share it via pm

Already been blocked by Niamh. If it reappears you can report it in this thread.

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#6 28-04-2021 4:48pm

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A Ponzi scheme built upon a Ponzi scheme.

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#7 28-04-2021 4:51pm

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These ads only appear from your personal browsing history OP.

Don't be blaming others for your foolish ways. Stop getting sucked in and they won't appear in your internet browsing

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#8 28-04-2021 4:52pm

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listermint wrote: »

These ads only appear from your personal browsing history OP.

Don't be blaming others for your foolish ways. Stop getting sucked in and they won't appear in your internet browsing

I've never fallen victim of a ponzi scheme..

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#9 28-04-2021 4:56pm

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Zaph wrote: »

Already been blocked by Niamh. If it reappears you can report it in this thread.

Dammit! I could have been rich. Rich I tell ya! :mad:

https://forumofgames.com/index.php

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#10 28-04-2021 4:57pm

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listermint wrote: »

These ads only appear from your personal browsing history OP.

Don't be blaming others for your foolish ways. Stop getting sucked in and they won't appear in your internet browsing

Not true. Lots of ads are bought in bulk and displayed without taking any account of who you are or what your browsing history is. A mile wide and an inch deep advertising.

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#11 28-04-2021 5:32pm

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I got it on instagram too, well dodgy looking.

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#12 28-04-2021 5:34pm

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Not true. Lots of ads are bought in bulk and displayed without taking any account of who you are or what your browsing history is. A mile wide and an inch deep advertising.

Especially the ones on some news sites.

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#13 28-04-2021 5:39pm

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Talking of the google and all. I went to the British independent online today and my microphone light on the phone lit up.

So the rumours are true.

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#14 28-04-2021 5:41pm

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Not true. Lots of ads are bought in bulk and displayed without taking any account of who you are or what your browsing history is. A mile wide and an inch deep advertising.

I dunno. If I google for stuff, related ads follow me around the internet. Including here. Cookies or something.

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#15 28-04-2021 6:11pm

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Please bring it to Help Desk Forum if you have any issues with adverts being displayed on the site.

https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=30

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