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getting pop ups tonight despite having pop ups blocked

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AdeH
AdeH
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I've had 'credit score' pop ups from 2 unconnected sites starting with the URL http://cdn.optmd.com/ tonight, despite having the pop up blocker enabled, including Snopes and one about old TV shows.

Does the URL sound legit? How is getting past my blocker?

I'm running MSE and Spybot just in case they're dumping malware, but if anyone has any thoughts, esp on how to block them properly, I'd be obliged. Thank in advance.

I've had 'credit score' pop ups from 2 unconnected sites starting with the URL http://cdn.optmd.com/ tonight, despite having the pop up blocker enabled, including Snopes and one about old TV shows. Does the URL sound legit? How is getting past my blocker? I'm running MSE and Spybot just in case they're dumping malware, but if anyone has any thoughts, esp on how to block them properly, I'd be obliged. Thank in advance.

Chosen solution

See this in the right-hand column on that page:

CLICK TO OPT OUT » You must have cookies enabled on your browser for the opt out to take effect. If you clear your cookies, the opt out will be deleted and you will need to opt out again. Cookies are the only means by which we can control ad delivery.

WARNING: By opting out you are taking an active position not to support the pubilshers whose websites you visit and whose content you consume free of charge. In doing so you threaten the long term viability of their operations.

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AdeH
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I just visited their site, and it looks legit. Apparently, I'm getting pop-unders rather pop-up, so they sit under your browser and hit you when you finish browsing. I'd still like to cut them out as they're a bit annoying. Any clues?

the-edmeister
the-edmeister
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Chosen Solution

See this in the right-hand column on that page:

CLICK TO OPT OUT » You must have cookies enabled on your browser for the opt out to take effect. If you clear your cookies, the opt out will be deleted and you will need to opt out again. Cookies are the only means by which we can control ad delivery.

WARNING: By opting out you are taking an active position not to support the pubilshers whose websites you visit and whose content you consume free of charge. In doing so you threaten the long term viability of their operations.

AdeH
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Thanks for replying. That will teach me to read things more carefully. That's also a fair comment about advertising.

DanZ
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Hi there.

Still having problems with what look like pop-up ads. This is the link I have saved on the desktop

file:///C:/Users/Admin/Desktop/european-project-engineer-937415483.htm

.. from the original site http://www.jobsite.co.uk/job/european-project-engineer-937415483?src=search

I have pop-ups blocked and I've cleared cookies in Firefox. Can't see where I do an "opt-out".

Is there anything else I can do?

(Note: I have an up-to-date McAfee subscription - full protection)

Regards donlf