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    raychi Posts: 48, Reputation: 3
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    #1

    Jun 21, 2009, 06:06 AM
    Scared by the internet
    I've just joined a chatroom and I have already had to block 25 men because they are asking for my number. How are they getting my email address? I'm scared of going online now!

    HELP!
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    Catsmine Posts: 3,826, Reputation: 739
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    Jun 21, 2009, 06:49 AM
    Lots of chat rooms have different profiles that allow email addresses to be visible. Some have a way to edit your preferences to block this. Some ISP's chat rooms use your email as your username.

    Make sure you have a working spam-blocker. Use it.
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    Fr_Chuck Posts: 81,301, Reputation: 7692
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    Jun 21, 2009, 11:26 AM

    Basically your profile you signed up on may be available, or the chat room, like this site will allow members to email others

    You may want to set up a email account just to use for signing up for online sites.

    But it is not uncommon to get tons of spam once you start posting online.
    I get about 10 get rich quick, about 10 I have won a million dollars and 4 or 5 someone in Africa is in love with me every day.
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