Oh oh. Just opened an email that looked like it was from a friend but it was not.

[mahina]

There was a link in the email that I did not click.

How big of a mess am I in and what the heck should I do? Thank you!

[Tetrachloride]

1. odds are safe. block that person but send them

a mail from another account to notify them.

[mahina]

5. Thank you!

[elleng]

2. Ignore.

I received #### 'messages' yesterday from old 'friends.'

[mahina]

6. Mahalo Elleng.

[Phoenix61]

3. Yeah! Not clicking the link is the key.

That’s where the bad stuff hides. Delete the e-mail. If it’s from your friends e-mail let them know what has happened.

[mahina]

7. Thanks very much.

She sent a note to her list and posted about it in social media. Thank you all for taking the time to send me on the right path.

[Tetrachloride]

4. ad-blocking software is a slight defense.

if one is inundated with spam, create a new email account. Gmail and iCloud are recommended, each with advantages. Yahoo is Not recommended.

[mahina]

8. Thanks!