iam-py-testDec 12, 2023

From Ryan

Why is #totaladblock considered a scam (and blocklisted in EL)?

Show threadiam-py-testOct 24, 2023
#TotalAdBlock is malware, don't use it
iam-py-testOct 24, 2023
An #adblocker promoted via malicious ads...
Isn't that ironic?
Also, it's the scam #totaladblock so not shocking
iam-py-testJul 9, 2023

Why is #StartPage promoting the #TotalAdblock malware search results for NSFW websites?
And no, this isn't just a run-of-the-mill scam search ad. They have an entire JavaScript file dedicated to this...

Of course, this doesn't mean anything; maybe StartPage always uses separate JavaScript files for their affiliates? No idea.

Source (but can repro, hence the screenshot):
https://github.com/uBlockOrigin/uAssets/issues/18897

[NSFW] startpage.com: ads · Issue #18897 · uBlockOrigin/uAssets

Prerequisites This is not a support issue or a question. For support, questions, or help, visit /r/uBlockOrigin. I performed a cursory search of the issue tracker to avoid opening a duplicate issue...

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iam-py-testJun 28, 2023

PSA: #TotalAdblock is a scam, and is being promoted via fake browser update-themed websites. Not shocking this is made by the same people as #TotalAV (which is also a scam).
Thanks to https://github.com/ryanbr for finding this

#contentblocking #scam

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