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General => Technical Help => Topic started by: boosh on Monday 31 May 10 17:43 BST (UK)
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Hello - I'm seeking some advice about an email address.
Someone has contacted me about a family in my tree. They found an old query of mine on Ancestry, and then made contact through the contact box on my website. I'm not 100% sure about validity of the email address. For the sake of the explanation, I'll use my handle:
boosh@inode.at
That's it! ??? It looks a bit odd to me. I'd like to make contact, but I'd hate to open up a can of worms, or am I being too cautious? Any wise words gratefully received.
Thanks
Pip
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I just googled the possible website for the mail and it is in USA but only had small $$value
another google with spam added seems to have a connection with the site
Have you tried just sending them an email to see if its genuine rather than opening your tree?
Bye
Althea
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Austrian webmail (and possibly isp): http://webmail.inode.at/src/login.php
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Hi Boosh,
I felt the same when contacted by someone in Australia using the following ISP: Internode.on.net ??? It sounded so strange to me, but turned out to be fine, with the bonus of lots of helpful information.
Ambers
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Amber, Sikes and Althea, many thanks for responding to my query.
Well, I'm going to bite the bullet and give it a go. I'd hate to think I might be missing out on something! ;)
Pip
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If uncertain you could consider setting up a temporary email address with say hotmail or google mail - If the contact is sound you can then provide your more normal address and if there are any problems simply ditch the temporary email address.
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Hi Falkyrn - that's a tip-top idea, many thanks ;D.
Pip