spam from forum when not subscribed

[j*z]

anyone know why I'd get spam that says "new thread in announcements" when my profile says "You're currently not subscribed to any forums."? Just had 25 spam messages in my inbox.

[n00dles101]

We had a lot of spam last night, I deleted all the threads and posts.

Not sure why you got those message if your not subscribed though...

[hameau]

anyone know why I'd get spam that says "new thread in announcements" ...

Because any logged-in member can send you an email? (Your posts have the 'Email' button below them.)

In your User CP, 'Your profile' -> 'Edit Options', tick the box 'Hide your email from other members.' (and make any other changes to your contact profile). Click the 'Update Options' button, at the bottom.

AFAIK, any new (spammer) member has full rights to send email, PMs, whatever, immediately.

[shawn_a]

This is now disabled by default, assuming this was indeed a targeted member visible email option issue and not something else.
Thanks for reporting.