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Evolving Tactics
In some area, like the Raleigh area, we've managed to put such a squeeze on the sign spammers, that they are changing their tactics, and we need to re
ncsharkDec-11-01 11:05 AM
by mikes
72947
Mega Insurance and/or NASE
I think this might be worth generating a new topic, though it was brought up and discussed by Newbie and Burbinator in the last one. I had given some
RedstoneDec-08-01 03:02 PM
by Signshark
102783
ebusinessforyou.net
Hi, I have noticed a number of bandit signs where the URL (such as ) traces back to ebusinessfory
burbinatorDec-07-01 11:09 AM
by GreatWhite-BH
42145
Street spam which says "Single?"
Austin has long been plagued by signs which say "Single? (512) 231-1004". The signs are made of some sort of plastic bag material, a thin wire frame
burbinatorDec-06-01 06:20 PM
by Bulldog
42385
Washington Post Article
Here's an article for the East coast shark patrol. Washington Post July 5, 2001 Word on the Street: County Targets Ads Byline: Kenneth Bredemeier W
signoffDec-05-01 12:51 PM
by GreatWhite-BH
52628
SPAMer gets $1500.00 fine
Arizona Republic Newspaper. December, 22 1999 Candyce Johnson's quick-weight-loss and work-at-home signs were multiplying along Gilbert roads faster
signoffDec-05-01 09:41 AM
by Signshark
12496
Desperate Spammer
Whine driving on the freeway on one of the pedestrian overpasses there was some moron waking back and forth holding a homemade work at home sign. Thi
Blue DragonDec-04-01 05:27 PM
by Newbie
82517
Major 'pocket spammer' in Provo Utah (and his phone num...
We've had a big problem in the Provo area with a phone booth 'pocket spammer' that just doesn't want to give up. He does post some legally, but I rem
tigersharkNov-29-01 06:54 AM
by GreatWhite-BH
42444
Visual of "The Sharky Stick"
For those new sharks coming in to the pool, school, pack or whatever, we're placing a digital photo of the all infamous "Sharky Stick" up for viewing.
GreatWhite-BHNov-18-01 08:12 PM
by Redstone
22368
MLM instructions: spam everyone, everywhere
LAST EDITED ON 11-15-01 AT 12:58 PM (CST)Follo wing are some selected "marketing" instructions from an ML
RedstoneNov-17-01 06:44 AM
by Redstone
52518
Any news from Herablife? (and questions)
I thought this might be worth generating a new topic to cut down on the scrolling... Has anyone sent a message to the Herbalife lady who talked to Si
RedstoneNov-16-01 10:35 PM
by flakier
102714
Help from HerbaLife corporate!
Folks, I think I found a friend at HerbaLife's corporate office in Inglewood, California. Khristina Lazalde, who works in the Distributor Compliance D
SignsharkNov-15-01 10:08 AM
by Newbie
559600
A disturbing new trend in sign spam
I was up in Beverly, Masachusetts this morning and saw a new (to me) form of sign spam, and I'm not at all happy about it. Many real-estate agents up
RedstoneNov-14-01 12:50 AM
by Newbie
42155
Hello from Connecticut
Folks, Wow, what a cool place this is! I thought I was the only person in the world who cared about sign spam. It's wonderful to see there's an entir
Ethan WinerNov-12-01 08:58 PM
by flakier
72680
Why they don't get it
I've gotten a into a lot of fruitless arguments with various types of unethical people in the past, and I think I've come to understand a few things a
lisapeaNov-12-01 02:53 PM
by flakier
52734
Warnings seem to be working
I'm sure this won't help sharks who are in large urban areas like Dallas, but for those who live in small towns, here's some encouraging news: It's b
RedstoneNov-07-01 03:31 PM
by remora
206023
Shark Toolkit
What sort of tools do most sharks keep in their cars to deal with signs? Different signs require different methods, but here's what I'm currently usi
ncsharkOct-30-01 08:49 PM
by Redstone
123791
Dealing with the Law
Check "bandit signs" website and note Carl Tober's inquiry about llegal sign placement and "dealing with the law". Let's see what will be the respons
billvansicOct-16-01 07:01 PM
by GreatWhite-BH
22829
Spammers admit their signs are cheap and tacky
Check this out: The very first sentence is: "How to
ElkmanOct-11-01 04:10 AM
by Choderus
42584
Why is it so hard to prosecute the spammers?
I would like to understand why everyone seems to shy away from prosecuting the spammers. I really feel the only way to get the signs to stop popping
elfoldoOct-10-01 11:32 AM
by Newbie
82856
Herbalife address for SPAMers
Hello: Glad I stumbled onto this site! In our area, we're deluged with Herbalife signs. I eventually contacted the Ethics and Business Practices depa
SignsharkOct-10-01 05:53 AM
by remora
32463
Taking the Fight to the Source
I've been watching the "Work at Home" signs, and the endless series of different 800-numbers and websites on them; yet if you call the numbers, its us
ncsharkOct-09-01 12:06 PM
by Elkman
42626
Why doesn't the city collect the free cash left by spam...
I'd like to get some information on why the city does not actively go after the spammers. In Texas, I think there is a minimum $500 file for placing
elfoldoOct-05-01 10:13 AM
by billvansic
92877
Pop Machines as Spam?
In my city, spam *per se* is not a big problem. But, one similar phenomenon that truly offends me is the outdoor pop vending machine. It seems there
gordoSep-30-01 01:42 AM
by gordo
42382
The only people making money from these signs
Check this out: Not only are they
ElkmanSep-29-01 07:45 AM
by GreatWhite-BH
22219
Post spammers phone numbers and websites here
Post 'em if you got 'em Here are a list of the spammers littering the Portland, OR, metro area during the last few months: 800-961-365 2 bwelloff.co
SpamHaterSep-27-01 10:55 AM
by burbinator
52840
Why I shark, and a question
I've seen some messages here from sign spammers who lamely try to justify their spamming. Here's my answer to them: You're not legitimate local busin
RedstoneSep-24-01 10:33 PM
by Newbie
92958
Washington Post article on street spam
Hi, I just stumbled across a Washington Post article that described sign problems in Northern Virginia. One interesting tidbit is that pulling the
burbinatorSep-12-01 02:48 PM
by GreatWhite-BH
32631
Spammer advertises to hire sign poster in Springville U...
Just picked up a spam near Center Street and Main Street (US-89) in Springville Utah, roughly 8 miles from Provo Utah. This one was the usual yellow
tigersharkAug-10-01 05:15 AM
by billvansic
114016
ELECTION TIME again
according to Texas State Law ... Transportation Code 391.005 it is lawful for those involved in an election to place signs on private property (of cou
Bandit SlasherAug-09-01 05:34 AM
by billvansic
32690
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