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Sharing activity suspended, can't figure out why

I get the message that my files might contain phishing content

Xanthocletes
Explorer | Level 4

I am trying to share a file and get the message "We’ve interrupted your sharing activity because your files might contain phishing content"

Relevant Facts:

1) File does not contain phishing content.

2) I haven't used dropbox for about a year, so I'm not over any limits.

3) File is legal content, legally obtained.

4) File is 22 MB.

 

No customer support except for paid subscriptions.

So I guess this is why I don't use dropbox.....

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Nancy
Dropbox Staff

Hey @Julieta2! Thanks for nudging us here. 

 

Does your admin receive this error message perhaps?

 

Can you send me the ticket number they received, so that I can take a look?


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Julieta2
Explorer | Level 3

Hi Nancy, 

 

Yes, that is the issue here is the Ticket #22877650

Nancy
Dropbox Staff

Thanks for that, @Julieta2 

 

I've left an internal note for our team, so that they may reply back to you as soon as possible, and review the case further.


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Jfelafel
Explorer | Level 4
Hello, I’m sharing files as I always do, but the people I share with cannot open them.
I received a pop up saying something about suspected phishing or inappropriate activity, but I’m sharing photos of musicians. Appreciate any tips as it is impacting my business.

Mark
Super User II

It sounds like your sharing capacity has been removed for some reason. 

 

You need to contact Support at www.dropbox.com/support and ask them to check and remove the block.


 


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Jfelafel
Explorer | Level 4
Thanks. Will try that

Shane-
New member | Level 2

I tried to share a folder today and received the "We’ve suspended your sharing activity because of a violation of Dropbox’s Terms of Service and Acceptable Use Policy, and Terms of Service or Services Agreement" notice, but can't figure out why. 

I've had a look at the terms of service and can't see that I've done anything I shouldn't have done.

Also, have received nothing from Dropbox about it as well.

Any suggestions on how I resolve this?

Mark
Super User II

You will need to contact Dropbox for assistance via www.dropbox.com/support and ask for help.


 


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izolirband
New member | Level 2

Hi,

I have the same problem.

No matter what I do I get "We’ve interrupted your sharing activity because your files might contain phishing content."

I even tried to delete all the content that I have on Dropbox and still I get the same error.

Please help 😞

My email is - [removed per Community Guidelines]

Nancy
Dropbox Staff

Hey @izolirband, can we log a ticket for you to this email address?


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