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What to do if someone emailed me using my name as sender but ip shows someone else?

iPad, iPadOS 15

Posted on Aug 7, 2022 3:01 AM

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BobTheFisherman

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Posted on Aug 7, 2022 7:33 AM

SW Collector wrote:

What to do if someone emailed me using my name as sender but ip shows someone else?

This is a common tactic used by phishers/scammers. It is like you sending a snail mail and putting anybody else's name and address as the return address. Delete the email.

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