OfficialPankajPatidar

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03 March 2017

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OPP/New Baba sock, now quacking in Spanish!. Also the irony of username 'Fiverr92' is not lost...perhaps this is the source after all. Chrissymad ❯❯❯ ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 16:05, 3 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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created the corresponding article, with identical content, on the Spanish Wikipedia. MER-C 06:42, 4 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]
and regex salted Ryan Hampton. MER-C 04:43, 5 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]
for es:Usuario:AldoFX. MER-C 02:45, 6 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

07 March 2017

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Quack quack, FILA Film Invasion Los Angeles. Yeryry (talk) 20:03, 7 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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08 March 2017

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Quack quack Chrissymad ❯❯❯ ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 13:24, 8 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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04 January 2017

Suspected sockpuppets


A bunch of single purpose accounts writing promotion around Tres Watson.
Brilbluterin created a fully formed advert for Watson [1] over a redirect they'd created 2 days earlier.
Karuenmelan created a fully formed advert for The Gadget Guys [2] over a redirect they'd created a day earlier. The Gadget Guys was founded by Watson.
After the article was on Watson was redirected, reverted by Watson, then proded a new SPA Rogercosts appeared to remove the prod and make changes.

Could be related to Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/OfficialPankajPatidar given a new SPA sock from there made many edits to Canvass for a Cause, another org founded by Watson. duffbeerforme (talk) 02:34, 4 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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Some semi-automated observations:
  • Gerubloan, Hunaelmar, Hurnimkalu, Anreliopan, Ducalburl21, Deiskolk, Omaelitob, Nerinkalun, Mergathil, Kurtilepan, Karmainelat, Kaliropas, Kahamnf are all engaged in the same pixabay.com stock image import spam that I've seen before, but can't remember exactly where. Checking Special:LinkSearch/https://*.pixabay.com, I get some more accounts:
  • Deiskolk, Gerubloan, Gipsyloo, Hunaelmar, Jaiuwulk, Kaliropas, Karmainelat, Karuenmelan, Kruntiksha, Nerinkalun, Varunbaisya all have dummy userpages.
  • Asipulako, Astha willim, Hurnimkalu, Nerinkalun look like Orangemoody patrolling socks. Gerubloan, Karuenmelan, Tweakben also did patrolling, but not as much. (Asipulako, Karuenmelan and Tweakben don't appear in the patrol logs much because of the new NPP permission taking effect in mid-November).
  • Thertho Bose has been here for over 1.5 years, with ~2500 edits.
  • There wasn't much happening in draft space. There are no moves from Draft/User to main among all accounts.
  • Deleted pages: Naked Tan (3x deleted), WMoption, Outsource Ohio, Infobrandz, Amy Cooper Hakim, Limit lock, Torque Limiting Washer, Classic Towing, IContact (deleted 3x), Gene Clash (deleted 2x, prior creation by blocked undisclosed paid advocate User:Umais Bin Sajjad), University Wafer, Gopackup, SmashFund crowdfunding, Arttra Grass, Natureal, GigRev, Draft:Maxtalent Global Sports (G7: mainspace article exists at Maxtalent Global Sports written by Berinlocata), User:Bteifanai/sandbox (article: Presskr), Md P Nazim (compare Draft:Mohammed P Nazim), Draft:Allen Associates (G7: mainspace article Allen Associates was written by Gustoak), Flawless Beauty, Physical Gold (recreated at PhysicalGold) by Soothaxia), Shankar Chakraborty (Junior), Tommy Griffith (businessman).
  • Contributions to deleted pages: Firangi (2017 film) (G5: User:AdnanAliAfzal and User:Mriduls.sharma), Khanana, Hassan El Awour (recreated by Kamabus), OfficeYes.com, Smart Street Media (created by sock of User:Anatha Gulati), Ishaat Hussain, Peshwa Bajirao (TV series).
I don't think the distinction between the different masters matters that much; I think we're seeing multiple people working from variants of the same script. What matters is that the spam sees our flamethrowers at the end of the day, via IAR if need be. MER-C 08:16, 6 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
-- Amanda (aka DQ) 14:52, 6 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
The spam obfuscation is the same as OfficialPankajPatidar (report 19 November 2016 Group 4). MER-C 03:21, 7 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
  • @Smartse: I'm not sure what you're asking me. Which accounts aren't stale? Are the puppets at HemantDas34 related to the puppets here? You want to inject yet another layer of complexity in the game of which socks belong to which master? From a technical standpoint, there's often at least some connection. However, I don't usually say they are the same unless it's compelling technically and behaviorally. Although sometimes cross-editing is an indication of a behavioral connection, I find frequently it's not. Frankly, there are too many socks from that part of the world.--Bbb23 (talk) 14:05, 2 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]
  • @Bbb23: Yes sorry for wanting to make it more complicated! I was meaning that the HemantDas34 socks aren't stale but not knowing entirely how CU works, I'm not sure whether or not you would have picked up a link to them automatically, or whether further checks could link them. The more classical spam combined with creating articles is fairly unusual IMO and both HemantDas34 and this group did it. There is other behavioural evidence linking HemantDas and OPP like creating talk pages with only two spaces: e.g. [16] [17]. I'm just concious that we should try to link SPIs together wherever possible, even if we can't be 100% certain whether they are meats or socks. SmartSE (talk) 18:29, 2 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Please note that the edits of these accounts should also be checked. Risker (talk) 05:50, 20 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]

12 January 2017

Suspected sockpuppets


Another new SPA has appeared to "clean up" Tres Watson and to pretend there is no COI. duffbeerforme (talk) 02:13, 12 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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My conclusion was that he was the client, hence the lack of mention when filing the initial SPI. He, unlike these socks, IMO is not a shill, he has been open and honest. The speed at which was aware of the Watson article and then editing it is matched by the same on the Gadget Guys article. Seems clear that he was informed that the job was done. Add to the self identifying you mention is self identifying by name elsewhere [18] [19]. It would be very helpful if User:Xyxyboy could tell us how this sock farm came to create those two page. duffbeerforme (talk) 11:45, 13 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
I have a google alert, as well as some other Internet monitoring programs mostly for Press Mentions set to many things that interest me, and when the Internet mentions Tres Watson, Canvass for a Cause, or The Gadget Guys I get an email about it. When I see something written about me, I set it to a watchlist so as to ensure accuracy, believe it or not there are people out there that have a negative opinion and have vandalized on Wikipedia before with unsourced allegations of things that although untrue would be very embarrassing so I'm careful to keep close tabs on the accuracy of anything put out online, and quickly at that.Xyxyboy (talk) 13:52, 13 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
User:Xyxyboy Given your concern for what's online I'm letting you know that someone on Wikimedia Commons is using your name [20]. duffbeerforme (talk) 03:02, 15 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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That's alarming, I'll have to see what else they have edited.Xyxyboy (talk) 12:37, 15 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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Check completed. Snackanzac (talk+ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki) is very  Likely based on technical evidence and considered confirmed based on behavioural evidence. Account has been blocked. Risker (talk) 05:57, 20 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]

@Risker: You mentioned the account was blocked, but it is not. Could you clarify whether you intended to make a CheckUser block or whether another admin can act on this? Thanks. ~ Rob13Talk 07:36, 24 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Since Risker is unresponsive, I blocked the accounts. Case closed. Vanjagenije (talk) 11:00, 19 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

29 January 2017

Suspected sockpuppets

Boxer4215:

IP 79.122.217.238:

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  • @Risker: Could you possibly fill me in on whether this user has been confirmed or not? This user has been blocked indefinitely, but I wanted to ensure it is not a mistake and that we are not losing an uninvolved editor. Garchy (talk) 15:13, 24 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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Okay, this is getting very complicated. It looks like the feedback from some commenters here is on the money, because these accounts sure look like crossovers from OfficialPankajPatidar. They are editing Brilbluterin articles but are more technically related to OfficialPankajPatidar. Please note that Helium Hasrur (talk+ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki) is {[staleIP)) and so blocks should be based on behaviour; no No comment with respect to IP address(es) on the IP address except to say that it is not technically related to either of the sockmasters and is unlikely to be part of the editing ring.

The following are  Likely to be socks of Brilbluterin and are technically related to OfficialPankajPatidar as well.

Risker (talk) 06:46, 20 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]

22 March 2017

Suspected sockpuppets


I'm actually not sure if this is OPP again or not, or a similarly-minded person, because their one article (of an American-specific company, LiquidHub, is far too questionable for a casual visitor) especially considering every single section highly suggests COI. In any case, a precautionary CU is good. SwisterTwister talk 05:44, 22 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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The evidence presented has no connection to the master and is thin in any event. I'm tempted to close with no action, but I'll leave that to a clerk for the moment. CU declined.--Bbb23 (talk) 13:59, 24 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Nothing more has been done with this report. Closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 12:01, 27 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

12 May 2017

Suspected sockpuppets


Recreation of OfficialPankajPatidar spam.

Clearly a throw away account for a promotional sock farm. Other than token edits elsewhere has only edited about Roman Molino Dunn [25]. Dunn is known as Electropoint. Electropoint has been deleted three times this year [26] as a speedy G5, always Created by a banned or blocked user (User:OfficialPankajPatidar) in violation of ban or block.

Given the size and continuing socking a checkuser may be best to find others. duffbeerforme (talk) 11:55, 12 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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24 May 2017

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Re-creation of deleted articles ([27] [28]) that were started by socks, I believe. Sro23 (talk) 01:19, 24 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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GeneralizationsAreBad -  Done. ~Oshwah~(talk) (contribs) 23:49, 24 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]

09 June 2017

Suspected sockpuppets

Been a while since I've seen one but recreation of Electropoint. CHRISSYMAD ❯❯❯¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 20:11, 9 June 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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09 June 2017

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Quack. Recreation of Billy Carson. duffbeerforme (talk) 22:49, 9 June 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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07 July 2017

Suspected sockpuppets

Recreation of Eshal Fayyaz under different title Eshal (Pakistani actress). Thank you – GSS (talk|c|em) 18:46, 7 July 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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This is new. Attempted impersonation of SwisterTwister ??? Also, it's odd that the IP geolocates to Beijing but here they claim to be in Pakistan. Proxy? _ Bri (talk) 18:52, 7 July 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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10 July 2017

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Newly created account, recreated the salted page Sedat Sönmez under a different title [36] (Sedat Sönmez (Businessman)). It was then moved to the original title by VQuakr [37]. – Joe (talk) 12:14, 10 July 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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Note overlapping SPI case WP:Sockpuppet investigations/Amirshahat. - Bri (talk) 21:13, 10 July 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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 Blocked and tagged, closing. GABgab 22:53, 10 July 2017 (UTC)[reply]

21 July 2017

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Contributions logs show he started one of the specifically recent OPP articles, and account history shows strongly similar behavior. SwisterTwister talk 06:25, 21 July 2017 (UTC) SwisterTwister talk 06:25, 21 July 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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23 July 2017

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Recreating Electropoint by a very obvious cut and paste , presumably from one of the many versions of those previously deleted. Identical editing pattern to sock master  Velella  Velella Talk   20:33, 23 July 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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They were blocked one minute after this was filed. ☆ Bri (talk) 21:30, 23 July 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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This case is being reviewed by Sro23 as part of the clerk training process. Please allow them to process the entire case without interference, and pose any questions or concerns either on their Talk page or on this page if more appropriate.

30 July 2017

Suspected sockpuppets

Sumpsus reposted Helen Child at H. Child. Note the creation of a redirect prior to page creation in both cases [38] [39]. This technique is also being used by other users that I will post in a moment. SmartSE (talk) 22:31, 30 July 2017 (UTC)[reply]


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COIN notified for cleanup, permlink. ☆ Bri (talk) 16:20, 4 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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information Administrator note Thanks for the check Katie. GiveKryptoShiny and Experticka had already been picked up in Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Anatha Gulati as well. I'm also seeing similarities with the accounts picked up at Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Stoubora, particularly the use of subject names as usernames to upload at commons. Are there any CU who can check commons users e.g. C:Special:Contributions/Sam_Slater? SmartSE (talk) 16:19, 4 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]

09 September 2017

Suspected sockpuppets

Recreated the page Flickstree, which from what I can tell as a non-admin, was created in original form by Yasirali442 (talk+ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki), a CU confirmed sock of this farm. Requesting CU to check for sleepers. TonyBallioni (talk) 15:05, 9 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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05 November 2017

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Electropoint (Roman Molino Dunn) is back. Electropoint has been deleted may time as a G5 speedy deletion. Recreations by OPP socks. It's now back at Electropoint (music producer), typical of paid sock farms at a new title to bypass salt. duffbeerforme (talk) 13:57, 5 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Comment: If the subject is judged to be not notable then can the word "Electropoint" be salted as any part of a title? Shearonink (talk) 17:23, 5 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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05 January 2018

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It's been a while but see Draft:Ave Fenix Pictures CHRISSYMAD ❯❯❯¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 20:07, 5 January 2018 (UTC)[reply]

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Red X Unrelated.--Bbb23 (talk) 20:41, 5 January 2018 (UTC)[reply]

30 January 2018

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15 August 2018

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Chinanike101 was registered in August 2016 a day after this case was filled and recreated C. R. Venkatesh under C. R Venkatesh. The article was previously created by user Sibhuja (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log) and Dictayo (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log). GSS (talk|c|em) 14:21, 15 August 2018 (UTC)[reply]

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11 December 2019

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Another recreaction of Electropoint, this one at Roman Molino Dunn again jus like a previous sock. See also their talk page, "Happy to re-start editors task ...its been year's". [43] duffbeerforme (talk) 03:49, 11 December 2019 (UTC)[reply]

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This might be an admission of prior accounts, they say they are "re-starting" and "it's been years". Bri.public (talk) 17:31, 23 December 2019 (UTC)[reply]

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10 December 2021

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Tripped 871 and reported to WP:EF/FP. The match is over a few passing mentions of the same person (ninth alternative in the filter's regex), which caused me to initially think this was innocent. However, a Google search for that person's name and "orion experience" returns only five results, none of them meaningful, which means that this is at best overstated participation, and at worst hoaxing. Comparing the writing style in Special:AbuseLog/31474107 to past edits and filter hits, there's the same excessive boldface, blank lines between bullet points, and use of curly quotes that we see in Special:AbuseLog/18223083. This would be a lot of effort (+15kB) for just a few passing mentions of someone, but my understanding is that that's not entirely inconsistent with this master's MO, and they've shown in the past that they like writing long list-y sections of music articles. -- Tamzin[cetacean needed] (she/they) 04:40, 10 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]

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I came across this EFFP. Imagined CU data would be stale; I was going to drop a note to @Bbb23 and KrakatoaKatie as most recent admins dealing with this SPI in archives, but even that was quite some time ago. Forgot to get around to leaving that note, though. ProcrastinatingReader (talk) 15:45, 10 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]

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