#943 – Someone’s Sending from My Email Address! How Do I Stop Them?

I didn't send that!

Someone complains to you about an email that came from you. Perhaps even something explicit or otherwise clearly spam.

Only one problem: you didn't send it!

It's common. It's easy. And spammers love to do it. Even worse: there's little to be done.

Someone's Sending from My Email Address! How Do I Stop Them? has the details.

Also this week:

• CHKDSK results after a reboot.
• Preserving your online content.
• Your neighbor's view into your online activity.
• The sudden demise of Boxcryptor.

As always, links below.

TEH Podcast

Like everyone else, it seems, Gary and I discuss our thoughts on ChatGPT, the AI/ML "chat bot" that seems to be much, much more. We also talk about how customer service and support is both changing and challenging, and, coincidentally, how AI might play a role in that.

TEH 177: A.I. gives answers, Google scrolling, online support

Take care,

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Someone's Sending from My Email Address! How Do I Stop Them?
When the email that came from you didn't really come from you, what do you do?

Email spoofing is rampant. Spammers often send email that looks like it came from you, and there's little that you can do about it.

https://askleo.com/1887

Also This Week on Ask Leo!

Where Do I Find CHKDSK Results After a Reboot? You're told to run CHKDSK after a restart, and do so. The results are well hidden.
CHKDSK must sometimes be run at boot time. I'll show you where to find those CHKDSK results. https://askleo.com/4534

How Do I Preserve My Online Content? What happens to your online content when you're gone?
Without attention, digital information decays over time. I'll review what I think needs to happen if you want your legacy to last. https://askleo.com/150686

Can My Neighbor View My Internet If I Use Their Wireless? When your neighbor becomes your ISP.
Using any shared internet means other users on the service might be able to see what you are doing. Extra security steps may be necessary. https://askleo.com/5178

What Should I Do About Boxcryptor? Boxcryptor's unexpected sale raises many questions.
With its sale to Dropbox, the future of Boxcryptor is uncertain. There's no rush to take action, but I'll share recommendations. https://askleo.com/151184

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What Should I Do About Boxcryptor? With its sale to Dropbox, the future of Boxcryptor is uncertain. There's no rush to take action, but I'll share recommendations. https://youtu.be/SPVR3huVkEk

Boxcryptor Sold? Now what? Boxcryptor has been sold to Dropbox. What's that mean? It's unclear, but I do have advice. https://youtu.be/Qq_kEOPZkAI

Can My Neighbor View My Internet If I Use Their Wireless? Using any shared internet means other users on the service might be able to see what you are doing. Extra security steps may be necessary. https://youtu.be/RRt3CcWB7ps

How Do I Preserve My Online Content? Without attention, digital information decays over time. I'll review what I think needs to happen if you want your legacy to last. https://youtu.be/AlTaW1H_P4A

CHKDSK Results after a Reboot Easily locate and view the results of a CHKDSK that ran on boot. https://youtu.be/4Vys_WRgKRk

Someone's Sending from My Email Address! How Do I Stop Them?! Email spoofing is rampant. Spammers often send email that looks like it came from you, and there's little that you can do about it. https://youtu.be/Z42YE3DoRH8

Back Up your Google Authenticator Code Here's the reason: https://askleo.com/a-lost-second-factor-tale-of-woe-and-how-to-avoid-your-own/ https://youtu.be/txKrUhkpb6I

Where Do I Find CHKDSK Results After a Reboot? CHKDSK must sometimes be run at boot time. I'll show you where to find those CHKDSK results. https://youtu.be/GhHMUjrM7B4

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