Is the SPAM report button broken? There are a lot of blogs hawking fake passports and ID cards today. I tried reporting them but nothing happened.

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Nathan Gesner, Broker / Property Manager (American West Realty and Management)

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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets

Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA

CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

I've made the Red Phone call Nathan, action is coming.

Apr 02, 2017 07:27 AM

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Ryan Huggins - Thousan...

Thousand Oaks, CA
Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC
Susie Kay

Plano, TX
Lyn Sims

Schaumburg, IL
Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

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Susan Emo

Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON

Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

I don't expect anyone to work 24/7. If reported, it will be dealt with but just not during the weekends.

Apr 02, 2017 07:23 AM

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Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA
Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Carpinteria, CA
Susan Emo

Kingston, ON

Rainmaker
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Michael Setunsky

Woodbridge, VA

Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Nathan Gesner I'll let you know as soon as I have something to report.

Apr 02, 2017 08:41 AM

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Tony and Suzanne Marri...

Scottsdale, AZ
Susie Kay

Plano, TX

Rainmaker
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Barbara Todaro

RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA

Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

it will happen but not immediately on the weekend...

Apr 02, 2017 06:59 AM

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Susie Kay

Plano, TX
Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

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Alan May

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL

Home is where the hearth is.

On the weekends, it often takes a little time for the "spam destroyers" to react.

Apr 02, 2017 06:56 AM

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Lyn Sims

Schaumburg, IL
Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Rainmaker
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers

Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ

Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Michael Setunsky nailed this one!

Apr 03, 2017 06:09 AM

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Michael Setunsky

Woodbridge, VA

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Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

There is no immediate response for this feature.

Apr 02, 2017 09:05 AM

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Susie Kay

Plano, TX

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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA

Probate Real Estate Services

I wish I knew. Even when it is reported it does take time to correct. This is especially true over the weekend.

Apr 02, 2017 08:43 AM

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Susie Kay

Plano, TX

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Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA

Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Nathan,

After the weekend, it will no doubt be fixed. A

Apr 02, 2017 07:53 AM

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Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

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Wayne Martin

Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL

Real Estate Broker - Retired

Never noticed and have not noticed the posts!

Apr 02, 2017 07:04 AM

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Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

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Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

I haven't noticed any of these posts today but the report button is still there for such purposes.

Apr 02, 2017 06:57 AM

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Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Carpinteria, CA

Rainmaker
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Richie Alan Naggar

people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA

agent & author

Once reported, it is on a countdown to doom...

Apr 02, 2017 06:55 AM

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Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Rainmaker
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Harry F. D'Elia III

WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ

Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

It works

Apr 02, 2017 06:54 AM

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Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

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Dave Martin (703) 585-4687

Fairfax Realty - Fairfax, VA

Making Realty Dreams a Reality #WeWillGetYouHome

I am very late to this question and all the best responses have been taken :-(

Mar 23, 2018 09:11 PM

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Will Hamm

Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO

"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

I am never sure if it works or not.

Apr 03, 2017 09:43 AM

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Gabe Sanders

Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL

Stuart Florida Real Estate

Probably already reported by someone else.

Apr 03, 2017 05:29 AM

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Inna Ivchenko

Barcode Properties - Encino, CA

Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

Exactly I just asked the same question. Why we can not report spam and clean up this place a bit?

Apr 03, 2017 12:17 AM

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Rainmaker
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Praful Thakkar

LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA

Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Nathan Gesner - this may happen sometimes. Maybe, refreshing your browser or

Maybe, refreshing your browser or clearing the cache may help.

Apr 02, 2017 10:27 PM

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Rainmaker
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Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807

HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ

Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Nathan - Hmmmm, sounds like something is not working properly again here in AR. I am sure it will get fixed though, as long as they are aware of it.

Apr 02, 2017 09:36 PM

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Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

I haven't found anything to report lately but, will be on the look-out next time I do. Thanks for the heads-up, Nathan Gesner!

Apr 02, 2017 08:53 PM

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Julie Larson Realtor® Sarasota FL 941-284-9826

White Sands Realty Group FL | 941-284-9826 | Serving Sarasota, Manatee & Charlotte Counties - Sarasota, FL

When you're thinking of moving...ThinkSuncoast.com

I've had that happen in the past and I just that it meant that someone else had reported it.

Apr 02, 2017 08:28 PM

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Rainmaker
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Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

I'm sure this week it will be fixed..over the week-end slower on responses.

Apr 02, 2017 07:57 PM

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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS

Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA

South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

And no points for reporting...

Apr 02, 2017 07:23 PM

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William Feela

WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN

Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I think that someone beat you to it

Apr 02, 2017 05:56 PM

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Rainmaker
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA

https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA

Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

No, usually after the first person reports it it disables. Unlike in the Q&A section.

Apr 02, 2017 05:48 PM

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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN

The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I haven't gotten points in months for reporting spam. Who knows if the staff is even checking.

Apr 02, 2017 05:42 PM

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Joe Pryor

The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK

REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

A fake ID helped as a teenager, not so much now. If they offered one that made me younger I might think about it.

Apr 02, 2017 02:42 PM

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Rainmaker
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI

HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA

Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

It takes a while as I believe they are manually reviewed.

Apr 02, 2017 02:23 PM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Is it possible that it had already been reported? I didn't need to make use of this button today, but had no issues a few days ago.

Apr 02, 2017 02:03 PM

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Rainmaker
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Kasey & John Boles

Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID

Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

I've pressed the report button a few times. Not sure I ever noticed a confirmation that it worked.

Apr 02, 2017 02:00 PM

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Anna "Banana" Kruchten

HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ

602-380-4886

Nathan did you contact support - since it's Sunday nothing might happen until next week.

Apr 02, 2017 01:50 PM

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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate

Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL

Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

Let me go find out.

Apr 02, 2017 01:33 PM

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Rainmaker
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FN LN

Toronto, ON

It sends a report and it is dealt with by whoever handles the report when the person has time to handle it.

Apr 02, 2017 12:18 PM

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Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

I know it takes time to get deleted - I had a couple the other day that finally disappeared but as you say usually you get a popup when you click on the report link. I have noticed today!

Apr 02, 2017 12:13 PM

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Bob Crane

Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI

Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Should probably report these folks to homeland security and let them prosecute.

Apr 02, 2017 11:37 AM

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Gita Bantwal

RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA

REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

No idea

Apr 02, 2017 11:02 AM

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Susie Kay

Ultra Real Estate Dallas Fort Worth - Plano, TX

North Dallas Specialist

I've never clicked the report button (yet) but would be curious to know. Thanks for asking!

Apr 02, 2017 09:32 AM

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Lyn Sims

Schaumburg, IL

Real Estate Broker Retired

It doesn't happen right away, they get to it.

Apr 02, 2017 09:29 AM

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Michael J. Perry

KW Elite - Lancaster, PA

Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

You probably will be sent a bunch of passports for clicking !

Apr 02, 2017 08:51 AM

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I don't expect anyone to work 24/7. If reported, it will be dealt with but just not during the weekends.
Nathan Gesner I'll let you know as soon as I have something to report.
On the weekends, it often takes a little time for the "spam destroyers" to react.
I wish I knew. Even when it is reported it does take time to correct. This is especially true over the weekend.
I haven't noticed any of these posts today but the report button is still there for such purposes.
I am very late to this question and all the best responses have been taken :-(
Exactly I just asked the same question. Why we can not report spam and clean up this place a bit?
Nathan Gesner - this may happen sometimes. Maybe, refreshing your browser or

Maybe, refreshing your browser or clearing the cache may help.
Nathan - Hmmmm, sounds like something is not working properly again here in AR. I am sure it will get fixed though, as long as they are aware of it.
I haven't found anything to report lately but, will be on the look-out next time I do. Thanks for the heads-up, Nathan Gesner!
I've had that happen in the past and I just that it meant that someone else had reported it.
I'm sure this week it will be fixed..over the week-end slower on responses.
No, usually after the first person reports it it disables. Unlike in the Q&A section.
I haven't gotten points in months for reporting spam. Who knows if the staff is even checking.
A fake ID helped as a teenager, not so much now. If they offered one that made me younger I might think about it.
Is it possible that it had already been reported? I didn't need to make use of this button today, but had no issues a few days ago.
I've pressed the report button a few times. Not sure I ever noticed a confirmation that it worked.
Nathan did you contact support - since it's Sunday nothing might happen until next week.
It sends a report and it is dealt with by whoever handles the report when the person has time to handle it.
I know it takes time to get deleted - I had a couple the other day that finally disappeared but as you say usually you get a popup when you click on the report link. I have noticed today!
Should probably report these folks to homeland security and let them prosecute.
I've never clicked the report button (yet) but would be curious to know. Thanks for asking!
You probably will be sent a bunch of passports for clicking !