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Who's behind that IM Message?

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From Leo's mailbag:

> From: A Computer User
> Sent: May 10, 2005
> To: Ask Leo!
> Subject: Who's behind that IM Message?
>
> Leo,

> I received an instant message from someone last evening and I
> do not know who it was, but they knew me. What they said to
> me was disturbing and they knew me. How do I find out who the
> screen name belongs to?

In general, you cannot. If it's appropriate, I would contact
the abuse or customer service folks at the IM service you are
using.

Thanks for asking,

Leo

Article 189 | Category: Instant Messaging

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