I just received a very concerning phonecall. It was from some czech beautiful women agency or something. The number on my mobile came up as a London number. The man knew my name and said that I had e-mailed them and they were returning my call. He repeated my mobile number AND my hotmail address and said that I had e-mailed him from that account at a sepcific time a couple of days ago!!!!!!!!! I HAD NOT BY THE WAY - in case you're wondering.
He said that someone must have hacked into my hotmail account. But I know that nobody knows the password (I am absolutely definate about that) and how on earth could he have my mobile number, name, AND e-mail address?????
I never use that e-mail address on the internet (only use it for MSN), and also never put my mobile number on any forms either.
So am a bit scared now to be honest as it sounds very creepy - what is going on and how can I stop this!!!!!
2007-01-03 02:33:54 · 5 answers · asked by Jon 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Anyone else use your PC besides you?
2007-01-03 02:36:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First I would suggest you change your Hotmail password. I would also send an email to abuse@yahoo.com and let them know what is going on. You may even want to open a second account and close this one. I would let yahoo know first though and see what they say and if there is anything that they can do.
When you make a new password do not make it a simple one. Include digits as well as letters and never use a word or phrase that is common.
Also, never make it so your public info is available. You can change this in options. Keep this info private. Good luck!
2007-01-03 02:39:52 · answer #2 · answered by The_answer_person 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You are a victim, if you can delete that account and use another one. How did the People who called you get your phone number? From an E-mail? So is this a Cellular e--mail addy? If so call your provider and have them switch numbers or addresses.
John
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2007-01-03 02:37:14 · answer #3 · answered by A+ Certified Professional 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you know it could simply be a prank call, i can easily get information and hack into any phone i want, and change any of the information coming through the phone line.
2007-01-03 02:36:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well all i can tell ya is to chang your phone # and change your email password i mean i try to change mine evey week so no one will hack into my acccounts and stuff
2007-01-03 02:39:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋