Originally Posted by
DnvrFox
Someone hijacked Nora's email address and sent a bunch of dirty email out in mass. Not to anyone in her address book - simply to a lot of email addresses. We know, because we got about 15 mailer-daemons (spam) back with the subject, and in some cases more info.
So, they did not get into her computer. We have changed passwords. Our McAfee is up to date and current, and a scan shows no infections, etc.
Apparently, they chose her email for some reason as the "from" address. I have communicated with AOL and they assure me there is nothing wrong with her account, and the "sent" folder shows only messages she has sent.
Is there any way that one (or someone) can tell from the Mailer-Daemons and other returns who was the culprit who sent the emails??
I suspect a neighbor down the street as a result of a recent unpleasantness.
First thing I would do is get an email address that is only used for business. I made the mistake of using my main email to look at a friend's page on facebook and the B.S. began. Most all of the free social sites contain lurkers that find it funny to get into other people's business. If you visit any of those sites, get a free email address and use it. You can throw it away when you are done.
I visited My Space and Facebook one time each and have received thousands of B.S. email since. Live and Learn.
Also, If you neighbor down the street knows your wife's email address, he can use it to create these emails. Before you go down the street and stomp your neighbor, see if your wife uses the free social sites.