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Oh oh. Just opened an email that looked like it was from a friend but it was not.
There was a link in the email that I did not click.
How big of a mess am I in and what the heck should I do? Thank you!
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Oh oh. Just opened an email that looked like it was from a friend but it was not. (Original Post)
mahina
Apr 2023
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Tetrachloride
(8,443 posts)1. odds are safe. block that person but send them
a mail from another account to notify them.
mahina
(18,903 posts)5. Thank you!
elleng
(135,794 posts)2. Ignore.
I received #### 'messages' yesterday from old 'friends.'
mahina
(18,903 posts)6. Mahalo Elleng.
Phoenix61
(17,555 posts)3. Yeah! Not clicking the link is the key.
Thats where the bad stuff hides. Delete the e-mail. If its from your friends e-mail let them know what has happened.
mahina
(18,903 posts)7. Thanks very much.
She sent a note to her list and posted about it in social media. Thank you all for taking the time to send me on the right path.
Tetrachloride
(8,443 posts)4. ad-blocking software is a slight defense.
if one is inundated with spam, create a new email account. Gmail and iCloud are recommended, each with advantages. Yahoo is Not recommended.
mahina
(18,903 posts)8. Thanks!