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I keep getting a pop up/redirect saying I'm a random winner (of an IPad, I think) when I come to this forum on my IPad. I use Safari, and it doesn't happen when I go to any other websites. I'm not sure if the problem is on my end or if it's a wonky ad causing issues. If I disable JavaScript in Safari then I can get here without trouble. I deleted history and cookies but it still pops up. Is anyone else having this problem?
 
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Same here.
My PC and laptop are fine, but my Ipad cannot seem to remove traces of this annoyance. Tried following the instructions on googled iPad and safari forums, but nothing has worked.
 

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This is a hijack; it's not on AW, but it's hijacking the ads on AW.

If you're using the Mobile version, I don't think (but can't guarantee) that you won't see the popup.

The solution is to completely quit Safari (double-press the Home button, find Safari, and swipe UP).
Go to Preferences
Clear the browser data.
Shut down the iPad completely, wait 30 seconds at least then reboot.

In the mean time, I'm going to turn off the Google ads; the instigating adware is on so many sites as a cookie-and-javascript combo that it's going to be a problem for days, at least.
 
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