- Compatible XF 2.x versions
- 2.3
Description:
Sends email to staff about classified thread being created from suspicious IP address.
This add-on is designed for very active forums where thieves log in as a user by means of cracking an insecure password. The thief will then post a new ad in a classified area on a deal too good to be true and ask for up front payment which is insecure. This add-on can help identify such a scam and will help protect your members.
(Example of email sent to staff)
(Example of Options page)
Features:
All phrases start with classifiedlocationcheck_ for your convenience.
Setup step 1:
Install the MaxMind updater add-on.
https://www.xf2addons.com/resources/maxmind-updater.888/
Setup step 2:
Update the Options page with your Destination path.
Questions and answers:
Q: What triggers an email to be sent?
A: If the current posting location is from another country from the normal posting location.
Q: I'm on XenForo Cloud, what Destination path should I use?
A: Enter the following: internal_data/local/maxmind
Q: Is there an option to not use GeoIp2?
A: Yes. If you have a paid account with ipapi.co you can use their API service. Enter API key into options page.
Sends email to staff about classified thread being created from suspicious IP address.
This add-on is designed for very active forums where thieves log in as a user by means of cracking an insecure password. The thief will then post a new ad in a classified area on a deal too good to be true and ask for up front payment which is insecure. This add-on can help identify such a scam and will help protect your members.
(Example of email sent to staff)
(Example of Options page)
Features:
All phrases start with classifiedlocationcheck_ for your convenience.
Setup step 1:
Install the MaxMind updater add-on.
https://www.xf2addons.com/resources/maxmind-updater.888/
Setup step 2:
Update the Options page with your Destination path.
Questions and answers:
Q: What triggers an email to be sent?
A: If the current posting location is from another country from the normal posting location.
Q: I'm on XenForo Cloud, what Destination path should I use?
A: Enter the following: internal_data/local/maxmind
Q: Is there an option to not use GeoIp2?
A: Yes. If you have a paid account with ipapi.co you can use their API service. Enter API key into options page.
