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Description:
Sends email to staff about classified thread being created from suspicious IP address.
This add-on is designed for very active forums where thieves log in as a user by means of cracking an insecure password. The thief will then post a new ad in a classified area on a deal too good to be true and ask for up front payment which is insecure. This add-on can help identify such a scam and will help protect your members.
(Example of email sent to staff)

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Features:
All phrases start with classifiedlocationcheck_ for your convenience.
Setup:
Using GeoIp2
To use the free GeoIp2 library, click on link below which explains how to install it:
www.xf2addons.com
Add your GeoIp2 paths into options page.
Using Ipapi.co
If you have a paid account with ipapi.co you can use their API service. Enter API key into options page.
Questions and answers:
Q: What triggers an email to be sent?
A: If the current posting location is from another country from the normal posting location.
Sends email to staff about classified thread being created from suspicious IP address.
This add-on is designed for very active forums where thieves log in as a user by means of cracking an insecure password. The thief will then post a new ad in a classified area on a deal too good to be true and ask for up front payment which is insecure. This add-on can help identify such a scam and will help protect your members.
(Example of email sent to staff)

(Example of Options page)

Features:
All phrases start with classifiedlocationcheck_ for your convenience.
Setup:
Using GeoIp2
To use the free GeoIp2 library, click on link below which explains how to install it:
www.xf2addons.com
Add your GeoIp2 paths into options page.
Using Ipapi.co
If you have a paid account with ipapi.co you can use their API service. Enter API key into options page.
Questions and answers:
Q: What triggers an email to be sent?
A: If the current posting location is from another country from the normal posting location.
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