FabSwingers.com forum: Random ads

By *lutterFly OP Woman
13 weeks ago

Near Belfast

Hi. Not Fab related.

Does anyone know why I am getting ads on my mobile every 5 minutes or so?

Sometimes from places I have shopped in but others random.

I bought an Amazon Fire Max tablet and, as they are linked, was wondering if it was a virus on that which is causing it.

It's really annoying

Any help or advice appreciate.

Thank you x

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By *ilthyNightsCouple
13 weeks ago

East / North, Cork

What model mobie do you have

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By *lutterFly OP Woman
13 weeks ago

Near Belfast

Samsung S22

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By *ot so needyMan
13 weeks ago

Galway

"Samsung S22"

Go into your notifications and see is amazon turned on.

I get them too if it is.

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By *lutterFly OP Woman
13 weeks ago

Near Belfast

"Samsung S22

Go into your notifications and see is amazon turned on.

I get them too if it is."

Just checked and it's not turned on. I went through the list and all looks OK.

This has just happened since I got the other device.

I downloaded games for my grandchildren and I think it might have a virus now.

My mobile has a virus checker on it and it is clear.

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By *rown PrismWoman
13 weeks ago

Dublin

I don't know Samsung but you can check in the settings ... Privacy and security,more privacy settings, advertising, advertising privacy.

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By *og-ManMan
13 weeks ago

somewhere

"Samsung S22

Go into your notifications and see is amazon turned on.

I get them too if it is.

Just checked and it's not turned on. I went through the list and all looks OK.

This has just happened since I got the other device.

I downloaded games for my grandchildren and I think it might have a virus now.

My mobile has a virus checker on it and it is clear."

If you've downloaded games you might also be paying a weekly fee against these games from your phone credit or on your bill if you have a bill pay phone

I'd delete the games

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By *lutterFly OP Woman
13 weeks ago

Near Belfast

"Samsung S22

Go into your notifications and see is amazon turned on.

I get them too if it is.

Just checked and it's not turned on. I went through the list and all looks OK.

This has just happened since I got the other device.

I downloaded games for my grandchildren and I think it might have a virus now.

My mobile has a virus checker on it and it is clear.

If you've downloaded games you might also be paying a weekly fee against these games from your phone credit or on your bill if you have a bill pay phone

I'd delete the games "

I checked that and no fees thankfully.

I am just deleting the games now.

Thanks 👍

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By *ealitybitesMan
13 weeks ago

Belfast

If you are using Chrome browser it can be linked to that. When you downloaded something it added adware called Chrome.exe which creates pop-up ads.

If you Google Chrome virus it gives instructions on how to reset your browser.

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By *lutterFly OP Woman
13 weeks ago

Near Belfast

"If you are using Chrome browser it can be linked to that. When you downloaded something it added adware called Chrome.exe which creates pop-up ads.

If you Google Chrome virus it gives instructions on how to reset your browser. "

Thank you.

I will try that.

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By *oshSardineMan
13 weeks ago

Castleknock

If you got a new phone and logged into Facebook it allows adverts for things you’ve searched on Google also.

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By *lutterFly OP Woman
12 weeks ago

Near Belfast

"If you got a new phone and logged into Facebook it allows adverts for things you’ve searched on Google also. "

It's not a new phone but the Amazon tablet is new. I have deleted games and took advice from posts above. It seems a but better.

Thank you all for your help.

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