Being redirected to another site on mobile.

[acishere]

Just thought I should bring this to someone's attention in case it is an issue for others besides me. On about 5 different occasions I have accessed this site on my Safari browser on mobile and after a few seconds have been automatically redirected to this site:


It just happened now and I finally thought to get a screenshot of the site before closing it. I'm also very sure I didn't accidentally click any link or ad. This is not happening on any other site I visit on this phone.

 

[wdwmagic]

Just thought I should bring this to someone's attention in case it is an issue for others besides me. On about 5 different occasions I have accessed this site on my Safari browser on mobile and after a few seconds have been automatically redirected to this site:
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It just happened now and I finally thought to get a screenshot of the site before closing it. I'm also very sure I didn't accidentally click any link or ad. This is not happening on any other site I visit on this phone.

Thanks. Is this on the forum or main site?

 

[acishere]

Thanks. Is this on the forum or main site?

When I directly log onto forums.wdwmagic.com.

 

[wdwmagic]

When I directly log onto forums.wdwmagic.com.

Thanks. Any particular thread where this is happening?

 

[acishere]

Thanks. Any particular thread where this is happening?

Main page of the forum. It has happened when I first visit the site, not returning to the main page after visit a thread or subforum.

 

[JohnD]

I get it too. Multiple warnings/ads -- WalMart, "Site Infected. Click here to clean", etc.

I get it on the home page and the main forums page.

Anybody else reading this, double tap the home button and swipe up to close the browser. Don't click on any links.

 

[Monty]

The WDWMagic app isn't having this problem.

And either @wdwmagic has fixed whatever it was, or I'm not having the same issue using safari on my iPhone.

 

[JohnD]

The WDWMagic app isn't having this problem.

And either @wdwmagic has fixed whatever it was, or I'm not having the same issue using safari on my iPhone.

Technically. But clicking on forum within the app takes you to the website.

 

[wdwmagic]

It is a misbehaving ad, but unfortunately it is very difficult to isolate.

 

[Monty]

It is a misbehaving ad, but unfortunately it is very difficult to isolate.

So it's not happening for me because Premium Members don't see ads?

Good incentive [though obviously not deliberate] for folks to pony up and support your site.

 

[IanDLBZF]

Use Malwarebytes Anti Virus and scan your computer. I think you have a virus.

 

[Kram Sacul]

Still happens on mobile. No fix?

 

[lazyboy97o]

I too am getting redirected to a phony Amazon Member Rewards page.

 

[wdwmagic]

Still happens on mobile. No fix?

We continue to try to eliminate any mis-behaving ads as they are reported. It would be a great help if you could complete this form when you encounter any - https://freestar.io/bad-ads/

Thanks

 

[xdan0920]

Same thing happened to me this morning. Let my Premimum membership lapse for one day.

 

[wdwmagic]

Same thing happened to me this morning. Let my Premimum membership lapse for one day.

The ad industry has been hit really hard with these, and it tends to occur most at the beginning and end of a quarter when pricing gets low.

For anyone interested, this article shows the extent of the problem.
https://www.fastcompany.com/40516897/a-new-wave-of-bad-ads-is-hijacking-even-top-tier-websites

 

[Megbutnotmegan]

Thanks for the link explaining this. I’ve had a bunch of these pop up lately throughout the forums. I’ll try to pay attention to which threads and report them for you.

 

[Hobnail Boot]

Just thought I would bump this... I have been getting these redirects occasionally, but today is exceptionally bad. Anytime I go to any forum page or thread I get redirected to a Facebook ad with audio saying "congratulations." I used to just open a new tab and it would be fine, but today no matter what I do it wouldn't let me read anything.

After a quick Google search, I found this site with instructions on how to stop it:https://www.androidpolice.com/2017/11/08/heres-protect-rogue-redirect-ads-right-now-chrome/

Still... I am getting the redirect blocked multiple times on every page. I've attached an image of it. Just thought I would share!

 

[wdwmagic]

Just thought I would bump this... I have been getting these redirects occasionally, but today is exceptionally bad. Anytime I go to any forum page or thread I get redirected to a Facebook ad with audio saying "congratulations." I used to just open a new tab and it would be fine, but today no matter what I do it wouldn't let me read anything.

After a quick Google search, I found this site with instructions on how to stop it:https://www.androidpolice.com/2017/11/08/heres-protect-rogue-redirect-ads-right-now-chrome/

Still... I am getting the redirect blocked multiple times on every page. I've attached an image of it. Just thought I would share!

Thanks. If you don’t mind, completing this would be really helpful.

https://freestar.io/bad-ads/

 

[Hobnail Boot]

Thanks. If you don’t mind, completing this would be really helpful.

https://freestar.io/bad-ads/

Done