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I received an e mail yesterday from someone who I had had previous contact with at the Drama Workshops in Oldbury. Didn't understand the heading, but thought it should be OK because it was from her. It wasn't a virus, as I have full Norton cover, but it was recruiting people to make money on the internet, obviously pushing spam.

Because I opened it, it somehow was forwarded on to everyone in my address book and I know I have e mail addresses for people on here.

It's not dangerous, but if you did received an e mail from me ,do not open it, or the same thing could happen. BT and Norton have both remotely accessed my computer this morning and thankfully, I have no viruses. Do have a nasty lump on my neck though - but the doctor will have to sort that one later on this afternoon

Maggie

Too late! I thought you were trying to tell me something Maggie

Just ran a full security scan and it's detected no threats but message may have been passed on to my contacts now

Bit late now Maggie I opened it

Same with me Mags....not to worry:

Same here , Not to worry . Good job I have not many E. Mail friends Just sent message to my daughter and grandson , just in case . Otherwise my daughter will think "whats mother doing now ". and my grandson will say "I told you Nans Nutty "

Sorryyyyyyy

Would have noticed earlier, but had to go to the docs

Don't Worry !

I dont think I opened it, normally when I get an email that is addressed to more than 1 address I delete them.

the best way to spot these type of emails that goes through some ones contacts and sends the spam/virus on is that there will be no subject heading so dont open it you then can send that person an email to check but dont use the automatic reply

Question.....if you click on it how then does it get into your address book and is able
to send out loads of emails?

I got it and didnt click on it

bad enuff trying to work out my new phone which I somehow blocked
and what is a Puk code?

It did have a heading Pete - which is why I opened it. Normally if there is no subject I don't. I did know this lady though, so, although I didn't quite understand the title, I thought it would be OK.

Northern Lass wrote:Question.....if you click on it how then does it get into your address book and is able
to send out loads of emails?

I got it and didnt click on it

bad enuff trying to work out my new phone which I somehow blocked
and what is a Puk code?

Have no idea how it works Jan - but BT and Yahoo didn't seem that surprised. You have to open it first though, and then it is forwarded to everyone in your address list. To be honest though, I did have 32 undeliverable mails, which really is the only way I knew it had happened.

A Puk Code is a code you provider will give you to get you back into your phone if you become locked out.

I had an email today from Maggie Smith.Guess what? I opened it!!

Funny

I didnt click the link but opened the email.
It had Maggie as subject.
But I did think odd thats why I said.
Its easy done. Wish the people who do it could spend thier time doing something more worthwhile!
Jo