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jhobeaux7
Jan 14, 2008, 03:09 PM
Can someone search out my name if they have my e mail address? Can they ascertain my alternate address that contains my name? If so, how (both questions)? Thank you, Beaux

twinkiedooter
Jan 14, 2008, 03:14 PM
No to both questions.

CaptainRich
Jan 14, 2008, 03:16 PM
That obviously depends on how your email address is spelled. Unless they have sources and are trying to spam or stalk you (both questions)

Da Bigchamp
Jan 14, 2008, 04:13 PM
For the first one, it is possible if you have entered your email address and name on a site where your information can be publicly seen. For example let's say you entered your name and email on a website that can be publiclly accesed, someone can search your email screenname on Google and find that web page that entered your email and name on. I would suggest not using your real name if your email address and name can be publicly viewed.

Da Bigchamp
Jan 14, 2008, 04:16 PM
For number 2, the same thing. If you entered your alternate email address on a site with your real email they will be able to find it. Something else I forgot to mention, you can try searching your email address and name on Google to see where your info might be written down.

twinkiedooter
Jan 14, 2008, 04:45 PM
If you are that concerned, or freaked out, change your email and alternative email addresss asap and don't post "real" information on the net again in a hurry. A person cannot just call up say AOL and demand to know that information. The police, on the other hand, can get access to this information.