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Airlines telephone scammer

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Just a heads-up that there's a scammer trying to add their phone number to various airline-related items.

The abuse filters are helping, but they seem to be both highly active and somewhat creative, so please keep your eyes open. Bovlb (talk) 20:36, 30 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

They seem to have gone dormant for now. Only two more since my initial report:
Bovlb (talk) 16:09, 2 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
I spoke too soon. Apparently they were just pausing to change their phone number.
Bovlb (talk) 17:04, 2 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Bovlb (talk) 19:32, 2 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
--Matěj Suchánek (talk) 12:31, 3 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Christinemochon2 (talk • contribs • deleted contribs • logs • filter log • block user • block log • SUL (for IP: GUC))
Another account. William Graham (talk) 22:26, 3 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
@Bovlb, Matěj Suchánek: I'm about to take a closer look at Special:Contributions/Bushra_blouch as well - who happens to be already autoconfirmed... –FlyingAce✈hello 22:40, 3 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Today's wave is still ongoing. They are not giving up. Us neither. --Matěj Suchánek (talk) 17:25, 7 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Many of the IPs are reported to be used by various proxy services. I thought we used to shut down proxies automatically. Bovlb (talk) 23:40, 7 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
We don't. We don't have a policy that explicitly prohibits their use and I think it's about time we had one. Jasper Deng (talk) 03:22, 8 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
I would have thought this was covered by the global policy meta:No open proxies. Bovlb (talk) 04:28, 8 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Some admins like @Ash Crow: did not agree. There should be some conversation from long ago in the archives here or at project chat. I would recommend an RfC to enact a new local policy, or at least to gain consensus for this. Jasper Deng (talk) 00:03, 13 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
I'm not sure what you are referring to, and I can't find anything in my edits either on this page or the project chat, but I'm no longer a a sysop for more than a year now. Ash Crow (talk) 13:52, 13 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Report concerning User:Soufiane.Boudarraja

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Soufiane.Boudarraja (talk • contribs • deleted contribs • logs • filter log • block user • block log • SUL (for IP: GUC)) — Reasons: Spam XReport ―MathXplore (talk) 12:01, 5 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

 Not blocked his user page is deleted. No other edits since then Estopedist1 (talk) 06:57, 10 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Report concerning User:91.26.122.10

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91.26.122.10 (talk • contribs • deleted contribs • logs • filter log • block user • block log • SUL (for IP: GUC)) steady vandalism --Printstream (talk) 16:43, 6 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

✓ Blocked for one year: 3rd block Estopedist1 (talk) 06:47, 7 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Report concerning User:Woazn done

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Woazn done (talk • contribs • deleted contribs • logs • filter log • block user • block log • SUL (for IP: GUC)) and his IP 2A01:599:808:BD25:51E2:F8D4:D537:5698 (talk • contribs • deleted contribs • logs • filter log • block user • block log • SUL (for IP: GUC)) vandalism --Printstream (talk) 09:56, 7 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I've locked the account. --Hoo man (talk) 10:31, 7 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
next IP 84.131.158.226 (talk • contribs • deleted contribs • logs • filter log • block user • block log • SUL (for IP: GUC)) --Printstream (talk) 10:41, 7 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
and 2A01:599:90D:B287:C8CE:ED47:A2E1:3979 (talk • contribs • deleted contribs • logs • filter log • block user • block log • SUL (for IP: GUC)) --Printstream (talk) 10:47, 7 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
✓ Blocked for one week. --Saroj (talk) 10:54, 7 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Request IP block exemption for User:Protikctg

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Hello,

I am User:Protikctg, a new but sincere contributor to Wikidata. Recently, an IP block prevented me from editing, and I was able to resolve it with the help of an admin. However, I often use multiple networks (home, mobile, public Wi-Fi), and some of these IPs may be globally or locally blocked.

Although I have not made many edits yet, I am eager to continue contributing productively to Wikidata. To avoid future disruption due to IP blocks, I kindly request a local "IP block exemption" right for Wikidata only.

I will follow all Wikimedia guidelines and will not misuse this privilege.

Thank you for your consideration.

Best regards, User:Protikctg Protikctg (talk) 14:44, 7 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

user "spammed" several admins to get fast answer. I personally don't know well IP exemption stuff, but it is suspicious why someone has to edit under user name and in some cases under IPs Estopedist1 (talk) 06:32, 9 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you for your response. I sincerely apologize for messaging multiple administrators — I had no intention to spam anyone. As someone still learning how Wikidata works, I was just trying to find help regarding my editing restrictions due to the IP block.
I am a university student in Bangladesh. Every morning, I attend classes on campus, and during my break time, I would like to contribute to Wikidata by editing and improving Bengali labels. However, I have discovered that many IP addresses in Bangladesh, especially in university and public networks, are globally blocked.
Because of this, I kindly request an IP block exemption for my account, User:Protikctg, so that I can continue editing even when I access Wikidata from different locations, such as my university or other public places. I have no intention of violating any rules or using multiple accounts for abuse. I am committed to making good-faith contributions and following community guidelines.
Thank you very much for your understanding and consideration.
Protikctg (talk) 14:32, 9 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Please, read Wikidata:IP block exemption carefully. The way to acquire IP block exemption is described there. --Lymantria (talk) 11:28, 11 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Report concerning User:MariaMariaThai

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MariaMariaThai (talk • contribs • deleted contribs • logs • filter log • block user • block log • SUL (for IP: GUC)) — Reasons: Spam XReport ―MathXplore (talk) 21:26, 7 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

user is welcomed. His spammy user page is deleted Estopedist1 (talk) 06:25, 8 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Report concerning User:胡麻餡饅

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胡麻餡饅 (talk • contribs • deleted contribs • logs • filter log • block user • block log • SUL (for IP: GUC)) — Reasons: Disruptive editing at Nanjing Massacre (Q192055); genocide denial/minimization. ―Ringo62 (talk) 14:43, 9 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

南京事件はこれと言った根拠が無いため、誤解を防止するために編集させていただきました。 240F:69:F084:1:B889:9DAC:9861:2AC4 14:45, 9 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
The disruption has continued (see Special:Diff/2346558820), and it appears that the above IP editor is User:胡麻餡饅 commenting while logged out. Please consider applying semi-protection as well to prevent further disruption. Ringo62 (talk) 15:18, 9 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
@Ringo62: Nanjing Massacre is protected for one month. This user has also done other edits which are not patrolled. Due to language problem, I am unable to verified them Estopedist1 (talk) 07:03, 10 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Edits patrolled, those didn't get reverted I believe they are fine. Aqurs1 (talk) 12:45, 11 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Report concerning User:186.91.2.189

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186.91.2.189 (talk • contribs • deleted contribs • logs • filter log • block user • block log • SUL (for IP: GUC)) — Reasons: many problematics edits and reference removal ; might be well intentioned but most is unjustified ―Jahl de Vautban (talk) 18:04, 9 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

✓ Blocked This sure as heck is not edits done in good faith. Thank you sir, and it's been dealt with. Infrastruktur (talk) 19:21, 9 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
mass-editing, all edits are not patrolled Estopedist1 (talk) 07:04, 10 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Vandalism that seems ideologically motivated

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Currently we have some IPs from the provider CANTV Venezuela that really seems to hate the catholic church. There's been a lot of vandalism from those IPs but this MO seems new. [1] [2] Infrastruktur (talk) 19:10, 9 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I'm not sure, the don't seem to like women's association football either [3]. --Lymantria (talk) 20:40, 9 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Sigh. I keep blocking them when I come across them, but can never get a workable range (at least one that doesn't block half of the country). Besides football (mostly women's, but occasionally men's as well), they had a thing for removing referenced statements in items about wrestlers, and I think some other topics (their interests besides football change a bit). The edits related to the church seem to be a new thing, though. –FlyingAce✈hello 21:22, 9 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Report concerning User:1.73.34.105

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1.73.34.105 (talk • contribs • deleted contribs • logs • filter log • block user • block log • SUL (for IP: GUC)) — Reasons: Insulting me or other users on my talk page [4]. Probably in retaliation for my request to block a post on the Japanese Wikipedia [5][6]. A user named Nre has been blocked on the Japanese Wikipedia and is LTA certified (LTA:NRE).--とらもん192 (talk) 23:12, 9 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

✓ Done Blocked for one week. Jianhui67 talk★contribs 04:10, 12 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Report concerning User:Rickybr021

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Rickybr021 (talk • contribs • deleted contribs • logs • filter log • block user • block log • SUL (for IP: GUC)) — Reasons: вандализм ―Mitte27 (talk) 23:24, 10 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

✓ Blocked indef Estopedist1 (talk) 07:05, 11 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Report concerning User:1.73.23.55

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1.73.23.55 (talk • contribs • deleted contribs • logs • filter log • block user • block log • SUL (for IP: GUC)) — Reasons: An insult to me and other users.We are also experiencing damage from other IP addresses, so please also request that the pages be protected [7].The target is my talk page. ―とらもん192 (talk) 02:55, 11 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

✓ Done Blocked for one week. Jianhui67 talk★contribs 04:11, 12 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Report concerning User:MartyWallwood

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MartyWallwood (talk • contribs • deleted contribs • logs • filter log • block user • block log • SUL (for IP: GUC)) — Reasons: Self-promotion; bunch of non-notable Median articles. Please nuke and warn/block. XReport ―CptViraj (talk) 07:31, 11 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, I created this item but have since realized it doesn’t meet the notability guidelines. I request its removal. Thank you for bringing attention to this matter. MartyWallwood (talk) 09:35, 11 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Given that the user has apologised and requested the item for deletion, and the item has been deleted, I see no need to take this issue further. MartyWallwood Please bear in mind our policies and do not create items that do not meet our notability guidelines. Thank you. Jianhui67 talk★contribs 04:14, 12 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Report concerning User:Viouviou*99

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Viouviou*99 (talk • contribs • deleted contribs • logs • filter log • block user • block log • SUL (for IP: GUC)) — Reasons: Vandalism. Several vandalisms on item Q185002 (Mylène Farmer) since may 3, 2025. ―Tontonflingueur (talk) 05:29, 12 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

✓ Blocked indefinitely. --Saroj (talk) 05:58, 12 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
edits are not patrolled, but related item is protected Estopedist1 (talk) 07:04, 12 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Report concerning User:Hariom.pipes

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Hariom.pipes (talk • contribs • deleted contribs • logs • filter log • block user • block log • SUL (for IP: GUC)) — Reasons: Spam XReport ―MathXplore (talk) 11:19, 12 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

✓ Done: Blocked indef.--S8321414 (talk) 11:27, 12 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Report concerning User:Playkami

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Playkami (talk • contribs • deleted contribs • logs • filter log • block user • block log • SUL (for IP: GUC)) — Reasons: Spam XReport ―MathXplore (talk) 05:10, 13 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

✓ Done Spam deleted and user indeffed. --Lymantria (talk) 05:15, 13 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Report concerning User:Hariompipes23

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Hariompipes23 (talk • contribs • deleted contribs • logs • filter log • block user • block log • SUL (for IP: GUC)) — Reasons: Spam XReport ―MathXplore (talk) 09:40, 13 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

✓ Done: Blocked indef.--S8321414 (talk) 09:55, 13 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Report concerning User:Linkitsoft

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Linkitsoft (talk • contribs • deleted contribs • logs • filter log • block user • block log • SUL (for IP: GUC)) — Reasons: Spam XReport ―MathXplore (talk) 11:49, 13 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

✓ Blocked indefinitely. --Saroj (talk) 12:09, 13 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Report concerning User:185.49.169.59

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185.49.169.59 (talk • contribs • deleted contribs • logs • filter log • block user • block log • SUL (for IP: GUC)) — Reasons: vandal ―Mitte27 (talk) 14:31, 13 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

✓ Blocked 3 months (2nd block). --Lymantria (talk) 15:52, 13 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Xatar (Q565419)

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needs protection, recurring vandalism --Printstream (talk) 16:46, 13 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

✓ Done. Semiprotected for one month. —Andreitalk 16:54, 13 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Request to protect the Wikidata item Q154330

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This Wikidata item was recently vandalised by IP users.

I think this item have to be protected for at least some days to avoid than IP users can edit it.
I think this is certainly a person vandalising alone even if many IP addresses were used.

All negative actions happenned in the day of "MAY/13/2025" in UTC time. Anatole-berthe (talk) 17:17, 13 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

As edits that are vandalism. I can mention some examples.
The edit made in "MAY/13/2025" at "17:02 UTC" saying that one of the founder of "Reporters without borders" is "Sean Combs".

I can cite another example. In "MAY/13/2025" at "16:48 UTC" , the edit state that one of the founder is "Mia Khalifa". Anatole-berthe (talk) 17:41, 13 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
✓ Done Protected for one week. Jianhui67 talk★contribs 17:50, 13 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks ! Anatole-berthe (talk) 17:57, 13 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Report concerning User:197.59.189.212

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197.59.189.212 (talk • contribs • deleted contribs • logs • filter log • block user • block log • SUL (for IP: GUC)) — Reasons: vandalism, chang main lang to arabic ―Bksm (talk) 19:38, 13 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

✓ Blocked for three months Estopedist1 (talk) 07:19, 14 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Report concerning User:197.59.246.66

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197.59.246.66 (talk • contribs • deleted contribs • logs • filter log • block user • block log • SUL (for IP: GUC)) — Reasons: Vandalism. Thanks in advance. XReport ―كريم رائد (talk) 20:05, 13 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

✓ Blocked 3 days. --Lymantria (talk) 20:11, 13 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Report concerning User:1.73.14.38

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1.73.14.38 (talk • contribs • deleted contribs • logs • filter log • block user • block log • SUL (for IP: GUC)) — Reasons: Vandalism. Since he's only undoing my edits, I believe this is retaliation by at the previously blocked IP addresses (1.73.34.105, 1.73.23.55) who was previously blocked. ―とらもん192 (talk) 07:17, 14 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Personally suggesting range-block 1.73.0.0/16, big range but only used by LTA per contrib, plus the range is also blocked in jawiki. Aqurs1 (talk) 07:44, 14 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
I agree with that suggestion. とらもん192 (talk) 07:59, 14 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Report concerning User:Reclamaseo

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Reclamaseo (talk • contribs • deleted contribs • logs • filter log • block user • block log • SUL (for IP: GUC)) — Reasons: Spam XReport ―MathXplore (talk) 11:52, 14 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

✓ Done: Blocked indef.--S8321414 (talk) 12:13, 14 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Report concerning User:Gsitskrao

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Gsitskrao (talk • contribs • deleted contribs • logs • filter log • block user • block log • SUL (for IP: GUC)) — Reasons: Spam XReport ―MathXplore (talk) 11:52, 14 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

✓ Done: Blocked indef.--S8321414 (talk) 12:15, 14 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Report concerning User:2.36.45.180

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2.36.45.180 (talk • contribs • deleted contribs • logs • filter log • block user • block log • SUL (for IP: GUC)) — Reasons: Wikipedia:Long-term abuse/Alec Smithson XReport ―MathXplore (talk) 13:12, 14 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Protection required for Q106626157

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Please protect Q106626157. Temporary request for script testing. Will be deleted soon.אייל (talk) 16:53, 14 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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