Unfortunately, the Scunthorpe abuse is happening again. I got a submission roughly in the 53.539596,-0.581294 (GCQ8+VJ Scunthorpe, UK) area which looked dodgy, a look at the nearby wayspots in the map revealed several obvious fakes.
This was the submission:
Twigmore Woods The Outdoor City Trail Marker 2
GCQ8+VJ Scunthorpe, UK
I found this was stolen from 53.383232,-1.491391 in Sheffield..
Here’s is another one nearby which will also be fake..
Twigmoor Woods The Outdoor City Trail Markers
Looking around, there are several others.
Twigmoor Woods Two Way Directional Sign
I don’t know exactly where this is from, but the signs say “Leicestershire County Council” which is quite a distance from Scunthorpe, so fake.
Twigmoor Welcome & Rule Sign
The sign clearly says “Kielder” on it which is further north and not near Scunthorpe. This is the original at 55.304282,-2.344358
Twigmoor Woods Directional & Rules Trail Marker
This is not far from Plymouth but a long way from Scunthorpe at 50.39718,-3.920952
Twigmoor Woods Public Footpath Directional Sign
Pretty sure I’ve seen this before. There’s no road in this location, so the photograph is impossible.
@NianticAaron or others in the Wayfarer team, this not only indicates someone making rogue submissions but also the existence of a voting ring.
Other wayfarers in the UK, if you see any submissions in the Scunthorpe area please check them carefully and also have a look at the surround wayspots.