Being scammed by another directory

[spatty]

I've just had my suspicions confirmed that another directory is scanning my
recent listings, phoning them up and trying to sell them enhanced listings.
I'm still not sure if they try to pass themselves off as being from my directory,
but they definately imply that they are.

Has anyone else ever had this problem, and what if anything, can I do about it? -- This message may have been cut off and the rest will only be shown to members. To become a member, click here --

[parker1]

If you send an acceptance notification ot your submitters you might mention the marketing methods of some other directories and note that you are not associated with them in any way. -- This message may have been cut off and the rest will only be shown to members. To become a member, click here --

[007]

check logs
higher than average page requests from one source is suspicious.
Except if they come via gateways/proxies aol bt etc.

you can ban the ip for a while

Check referrers
you can ban by referer and / or by ip and referer better than robotes.txt

If you are realy certain you could build a litle "honey trap" make up a juicy company get a high rate phone number and keep them on hold for as long they would hold.

Alternatively generate a nice page explaining this without mentioning names... just we would never dream of calling..... blah blah...
please inform us immediately.... confirmation e-mail is a good place

just some ideas but make sure you're right first..... -- This message may have been cut off and the rest will only be shown to members. To become a member, click here --