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having issues with alerts, basically getting fake alerts

51 May 6, 2025 at 07:27 PM
im geting flooded with deal alerts only because there's an added 'subway coupon' applied to deals that has nothing to do with subway..i copied/pasted the alerts:

slickalerts Subway Coupon|Code: Walkers Silencer BT 2.0 (NRR 24) Electronic Earphones $55 + Free S/H 05-06-2025

slickalerts Subway Coupon|Code: 6-pack adidas Men's Athletic Cushioned Mixed 2.0 Crew Socks (Strong Olive, Beige & White, Large) $11.25 + Free Shipping 05-06-2025

slickalerts Subway Coupon|Code: Under Armour Polarized & Non Polarized Sunglasses $32 + Free Shipping 05-06-2025

slickalerts Subway Coupon|Code: UGREEN FineTrack Smart Finder $12.59 & More + Free Shipping w/ Prime or on $35+ orders 05-06-2025

slickalerts Subway Coupon|Code: Fanatical: Build Your Own Monster Hunter Bundle (PC Digital Download) 2+ for $5 each (or less) $10 05-06-2025

slickalerts Subway Coupon|Code: 2-Pack JandCase Automatic Dusk to Dawn Adjustable Wall Plug Night Lights (3000K Soft White) $6.99 + Free Shipping w/ Prime or on $35+ 05-06-2025

slickalerts Subway Coupon|Code: tomtoc slim carrying case for Nintendo Switch 2 - $27.75 plus free shipping 05-06-2025

slickalerts Subway Coupon|Code: Southwest Airlines Up To 30% Off Base Fares For Travel May 27-Nov 19, 2025 - Book by May 8, 2025



can someone check why the 'subway coupon/code is included in the heading for deals that has nothing to do with subway?
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05-06-2025 at 08:24 PM.
05-06-2025 at 08:24 PM.
Quote from aretheyreal :
im geting flooded with deal alerts only because there's an added 'subway coupon' applied to deals that has nothing to do with subway..i copied/pasted the alerts:

slickalerts Subway Coupon|Code: Walkers Silencer BT 2.0 (NRR 24) Electronic Earphones $55 + Free S/H 05-06-2025

slickalerts Subway Coupon|Code: 6-pack adidas Men's Athletic Cushioned Mixed 2.0 Crew Socks (Strong Olive, Beige & White, Large) $11.25 + Free Shipping 05-06-2025

slickalerts Subway Coupon|Code: Under Armour Polarized & Non Polarized Sunglasses $32 + Free Shipping 05-06-2025

slickalerts Subway Coupon|Code: UGREEN FineTrack Smart Finder $12.59 & More + Free Shipping w/ Prime or on $35+ orders 05-06-2025

slickalerts Subway Coupon|Code: Fanatical: Build Your Own Monster Hunter Bundle (PC Digital Download) 2+ for $5 each (or less) $10 05-06-2025

slickalerts Subway Coupon|Code: 2-Pack JandCase Automatic Dusk to Dawn Adjustable Wall Plug Night Lights (3000K Soft White) $6.99 + Free Shipping w/ Prime or on $35+ 05-06-2025

slickalerts Subway Coupon|Code: tomtoc slim carrying case for Nintendo Switch 2 - $27.75 plus free shipping 05-06-2025

slickalerts Subway Coupon|Code: Southwest Airlines Up To 30% Off Base Fares For Travel May 27-Nov 19, 2025 - Book by May 8, 2025



can someone check why the 'subway coupon/code is included in the heading for deals that has nothing to do with subway?
Hi aretheyreal.

Thank you bringing this to our attention. We are seeing where at least some community members may be receiving notifications for deals that do not entirely match certain Deal Alerts they have. Our teams are aware of the issue and will be looking into it more soon. Once we have additional information, we will endeavor to provide it here. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this problem is causing.
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05-07-2025 at 10:32 PM.
05-07-2025 at 10:32 PM.
Quote from aretheyreal :
im geting flooded with deal alerts only because there's an added 'subway coupon' applied to deals that has nothing to do with subway..i copied/pasted the alerts:

slickalerts Subway Coupon|Code: Walkers Silencer BT 2.0 (NRR 24) Electronic Earphones $55 + Free S/H 05-06-2025

slickalerts Subway Coupon|Code: 6-pack adidas Men's Athletic Cushioned Mixed 2.0 Crew Socks (Strong Olive, Beige & White, Large) $11.25 + Free Shipping 05-06-2025

slickalerts Subway Coupon|Code: Under Armour Polarized & Non Polarized Sunglasses $32 + Free Shipping 05-06-2025

slickalerts Subway Coupon|Code: UGREEN FineTrack Smart Finder $12.59 & More + Free Shipping w/ Prime or on $35+ orders 05-06-2025

slickalerts Subway Coupon|Code: Fanatical: Build Your Own Monster Hunter Bundle (PC Digital Download) 2+ for $5 each (or less) $10 05-06-2025

slickalerts Subway Coupon|Code: 2-Pack JandCase Automatic Dusk to Dawn Adjustable Wall Plug Night Lights (3000K Soft White) $6.99 + Free Shipping w/ Prime or on $35+ 05-06-2025

slickalerts Subway Coupon|Code: tomtoc slim carrying case for Nintendo Switch 2 - $27.75 plus free shipping 05-06-2025

slickalerts Subway Coupon|Code: Southwest Airlines Up To 30% Off Base Fares For Travel May 27-Nov 19, 2025 - Book by May 8, 2025



can someone check why the 'subway coupon/code is included in the heading for deals that has nothing to do with subway?
Hi aretheyreal.

An update was implemented earlier today in an effort to address the problem you reported. If you continue to receive notifications for your Deal Alerts that do not seem to be matching those alerts, please let us know so that we can look into the situation further.
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im2bz2p
05-08-2025 at 09:22 AM.
05-08-2025 at 09:22 AM.
Some updated code definitely messed with the Deal Alert functionality.

I have a deal alert set for keywords @title ebay coupon in sub forums "Hot Deals" and "Coupons"

These are the results that I'm getting which have nothing to do with ebay:
https://i.snipboard.io/Om1vUI.jpg

I thought it might have been an issue with Classic vs the Redesigned view, so I switched to check and nope:
https://i.snipboard.io/K1m9ch.jpg

Try to recreate this simple deal alert yourself if you wish to test!

~ im2bz2p Smilie
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xDD90x
05-08-2025 at 11:20 AM.
05-08-2025 at 11:20 AM.
I'm having the same issue. I'm getting slammed with constant alerts that are unrelated to the posts that the app claims triggered them.

Here are a few examples:
Keywords: "resident evil 4" ps5 | playstation 5
Triggered by: United Airlines Airfare.

Keywords: crysis remastered trilogy PS4 | PS5 | PlayStation | PC | Steam
Triggered by: Crayola Art Kit.

Keywords: lg c3 | b3 65 | 55 | 48
Triggered by: Heinz Pickle Ketchup.

Whatever change was made on the SD backend should probably be reverted until the devs can sort this out.
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Gamelore
05-08-2025 at 06:32 PM.
05-08-2025 at 06:32 PM.
I am getting absolutely flooded with alert emails as of 10 hours ago! I have not changed any settings on my side.

It's close to 1 email per minute all with the description:

This deal matched your alert for "-digital (Any Rating)".

I had previously been receiving very infrequent alerts (far less than one per day) in specific categories of deals that weren't digital using the negative condition, but now I seem to be getting completely unrestricted alerts on this subset of my previous alert query text. I have no choice but to pause my alerts.
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beervomit
05-08-2025 at 07:39 PM.
05-08-2025 at 07:39 PM.
Hi Mods.


Did something happen with deal alerts? Starting the morning I have been getting dozens upon dozens of deal alerts that start with 1$. For example 1$: COSLUS Professional 300ML Cordless Portable Rechargeable Water Flosser $9.99 + Free Shipping w/ Prime or on $35+

https://slickdeals.net/f/18282067-coslus-professional-300ml-cordless-portable-rechargeable-water-flosser-9-99-free-shipping-w-prime-or-on-35?p=176831761&utm_source=dealalerts&utm_medium=em-i&utm_term=481098&utm_content=u2980236&utm_campaign=tu%3Fpeid%3Da14e5c20-72f4-49c4-b348-a1aa86d6953a

Any idea what this is, it's ruined my deal alerts.

Thanks!
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Nik9899
05-08-2025 at 08:46 PM.
05-08-2025 at 08:46 PM.
I am also getting too many alerts which are non relevant, such as for Uber, I am getting alerts that has everything except Uber.
Please help.
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jbrw
05-08-2025 at 09:12 PM.
05-08-2025 at 09:12 PM.
19 emails today. Don't even know how many iOS alerts.

This is wild, let's revert the updates
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teesee150
05-09-2025 at 05:29 AM.
05-09-2025 at 05:29 AM.
I'm getting flooded with unrelated alerts as well for the past couple days. My biggest culprit right now is an alert for "board games"
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grilledsteak
05-09-2025 at 06:08 AM.
05-09-2025 at 06:08 AM.
I'm also getting completely flooded with false-positive alert emails. Stuff that doesn't even have anything from my alerts.
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Johnny99x
05-09-2025 at 09:49 AM.
05-09-2025 at 09:49 AM.
Just adding my two cents. A flood of Deal Alert emails arriving in recent days. Some are duplicates of an alert email already received, while others seem to be unrelated to my specific alert settings.
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patcal1
05-09-2025 at 03:36 PM.
05-09-2025 at 03:36 PM.
Me too- over 565 slickalerts- 95% do not have anything to do with the actual product - same as ARETHEYREAL member- But mine are more than just Subway- mine- are Hanes- Amazon- Almost all have the word coupon in them! What can we do to stop this? I have even went into my deal alerts- and checked- many I dont even have as alerts.
HELP!
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patcal1
05-09-2025 at 03:43 PM.
05-09-2025 at 03:43 PM.
Almost 95% of my 500+ alerts have the word- AMAZON in the beginning of alert! Should I just delete my AMAZON delete alerts?
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