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Got a spam obscene pm...does this happen a lot here...first time for me in 5 years
You stated it was your first time in 5 years after asking if it's common, which somewhat answers your question.
In the future, it's best and easier for all involved to use the Report PM feature - similar to the Report Post feature. Please see the attachment below. As well the other thread regarding this concern.
The team is working to make it more difficult for spammers to register and send or post spam. The problem is, you don't want to lockout the legitimate members who want to use the site for its intended purpose.
This has been an issue with online community forums for several years. It's an Internet issue and not just CorvetteForum.