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  More options Jul 24 2008, 11:09 am
From: Whit33­©
Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:09:44 -0700 (PDT)
Local: Thurs, Jul 24 2008 11:09 am
Subject: Re: email hijacking
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Creating a unique password helps stop someone from breaking into your
Google account. Here are a few tips for creating a good password, and
keeping it safe:

https://mail.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?answer=29409&topic=13262

Protecting your Google Account
https://mail.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?answer=29407&topic=13262

On Jul 23, 10:55 pm, Thar wrote:

> Yesterday, 23 July, I my Gmail account was hijacked. The perpetrators
> had access to my account and as far as I know only one spam message
> was sent. They had written a spam message in my vacation responder and
> sent it out to everyone on my contacts list. I turned off the vacation
> responder and changed my password but I'm worried that this might
> happen again.

> Here is their message:

> Best supply!
> Our shop is specialized in the export of brand electron products. We
> offer grade  quality products ,Our products are authentic quality with
> original box and accessories.
> the products is including:  PC,TV,Camera,GPS,Mobile Phone ,MP3/4 and
> so on.
> Best Service,Highest Quality,Competitive Price,Timely Delivery as its
> philosophy,We sincerely hope that we become your idea supplier .
> Thanks for your visiting!
> any further information needed is available if you contact us.
> please touch website:www.btneeds.com
> Email: [email address]
> MSN: [email address]
> skype: btneeds

> Their website is for a company in Beijing China

> How might I prevent this in the future?


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