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Old 30 August 2008, 12:11 AM
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When i fired up the Pc today, i had a windows messenger notification on my desktop, asking if i wanted to add an other to my contact list etc

now i didn't know the person, or the email addy do i clicked block & declined the request

anyone else had or have these and know how i can stop them?


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Old 30 August 2008, 12:18 AM
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Probably a internet scammer wanting your credit card number. I have seen this a few times. I have had this and added & found out they wanted credit card to see more...lol

Just delete em....send a message 1st n find out who they are etc....beware mart. Any mention of money, delete n block em.
Old 30 August 2008, 11:50 AM
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There have been loads doing the round recently - just ensure that ONLY your contacts can see that you are online and can contact you.

If any of these pop up just set them to ignore and you'll be fine

Oh, and NEVER reply to them... sorry Scoobz72 - that is a very bad idea.
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On Yahoo Messenger I am getting more and more of these: Probably up to 30 a day.

Very annoying.

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