Am I being spammed?

[Shielder]

I received the below ostensibly from the Forum--and it looks suspicious.


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[hoc9sw]

I've gotten emails like this before. I suspect that the site owners may send out paid emails, much like the ads that those of us who don't have the extra coin see every day. Just delete it.

[soFlaNative]

Is it possible to disable that link before somebody goofs?

[Boogsawaste]

I got the same email. Just deleted it..

[handejector]

Originally Posted by hoc9sw

I've gotten emails like this before. I suspect that the site owners may send out paid emails, much like the ads that those of us who don't have the extra coin see every day. Just delete it.

Correct.
It is just an ad sent by us.