Why do I always get this spam on MSN messenger and how do I stop it?

Discussion in 'General Software' started by DaRuSsIaMaN, Dec 21, 2008.

  1. DaRuSsIaMaN

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    [15:05][email protected]: Hey DaRuSsIaMaN .....I cant upload my pics to msn for some reason!
    Hit me back up on link removed
    My screen name is WANK4ME you can find me there.

    I intermittently receive this message on my MSN messenger as long as I stay logged on, from different @hotmail accounts. While it can be rather funny, I've had enough for now. How do I prevent this spam from reaching me? And why does it happen in the first place? I asked my friend on msn messenger if he gets this, and he says he does not.

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    DaRuSsIaMaN, Dec 21, 2008
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  2. Net Jockey

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    Merry Christmas to you.
     
    Net Jockey, Dec 25, 2008
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  3. Sniper

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    I had something similar couple of years back, just ignore the messages and they should stop.
     
    Sniper, Dec 26, 2008
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  4. DaRuSsIaMaN

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    Oh. Hmm. I'm not very optimistic lol. How do they even find screennames to target? I, for instance, can't see how I can send an IM to some random person on msn, unless this person told me s/n first... so how do they know mine? Any ideas?
    Thanks.
     
    DaRuSsIaMaN, Dec 29, 2008
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  5. RHochstenbach

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    Have you already scanned your computer for viruses with an up-to-date malware scanner?
     
    RHochstenbach, Jan 7, 2009
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  6. DaRuSsIaMaN

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    I use avast and spybot. Yes, did scans, nothing.
     
    DaRuSsIaMaN, Jan 10, 2009
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  7. RHochstenbach

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    Have you also tried logging on with that account using a different computer?
     
    RHochstenbach, Jan 10, 2009
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