so a stranger sends me an IM - Page 2

Wynton · #11 03-06-2006, 07:40 PM

Incidentally, this occurred at MSN, not AIM. I mention that just in case someone thinks it might be more likely to occur at MSN.

Dids · #12 03-06-2006, 07:41 PM

It's far less likely on MSN, 'cause they'd have to have your email to add you, right?

Tonding · #13 03-06-2006, 07:47 PM

Just happened to me with Skype.
Some dude I had no idea who he was asked me to be added.
Next day going through the list, I ask myself: "Who the hell is this?"
Got no idea.
Deleted. Busto.

Wynton · #14 03-07-2006, 09:17 AM

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It's far less likely on MSN, 'cause they'd have to have your email to add you, right?

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I have no idea if this is true or not. But it seems like the hotmail address - which I assume is always linked to the MSN messenger name - is incredibly easy to get. It is unreal how much spam I get on that account, despite constantly using the "junk" mail option.