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Old 10-18-2011, 08:25 AM
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Tinabug
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If it was from his address, then he was hacked. That would be where your address came from. Just spam it, he should change his address.

Originally Posted by Lneal
Help!!

I just received an email with an address of an older gentleman who I have corresponded about family genealogy earlier this year.

I know it was not from him so I deleted it and I know it is a scam asking for money to bail him out in another country due to unfortunate circumstances. Okay, so I deleted the email. Now I am wondering if I should be concerned about identity theft since they used one of my personal contacts. What should I do any one know?
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