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Posted: 19th Jul 2011 - 21:52 Quote

This is getting really embarrassing. First of all, thanks to everyone who's offered help and notified me and secondly, apologies again for any inconvenience caused. I've changed my password and revoked access on all Twitter apps, but it seems I am still sending out annoying DM messages - anyone got any further ideas how to stop it? I have two accounts: sarahsodirect and 4NMarlborough.SadAngry

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Posted: 21st Jul 2011 - 00:46 Quote

Yeah, sort it out Sarah  Open Mouthed Smile

I have had 2 from you!

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Posted: 21st Jul 2011 - 11:43 Quote
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Yeah, sort it out Sarah  Open Mouthed Smile

I have had 2 from you!

Can' you sort it out for me Paul as you are such a whizz kid? Were they not of any interest then? Surprised The whole episode has made me amazingly popular never had so many tweets, emails and DMs - unfortunately, not for the right reasons. Hopefully, I've sorted it out myself now! See you soon.

 

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Posted: 21st Jul 2011 - 13:37 Quote

Sarah - file a report ticket with Twitter since your account is still sending DM's without you writing them. Take a look at the link below and you should find a form to use to get in touch with Twitter.
Hope it'll get sorted out for you.

http://support.twitter.com/forms

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Posted: 22nd Jul 2011 - 15:31 Quote

Thanks Christa. Annoying little people these hackers. I've now replied to an email from Twitter to confirm it's still going on, so hopefully that will kill it. Thanks again for your advice and links, most appreciated.

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Posted: 22nd Jul 2011 - 15:42 Quote

There has been a spate of this recently - I've had several of these scam DMs -  fortunately I realised what they were and didn't click the links.  Changing your password should sort the problem.   Make certain you choose an ultra-strong password -  I've found lastpass.com to be very helpful. 

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Posted: 22nd Jul 2011 - 15:44 Quote

Thanks Naomi! It's just been so embarrassing and annoying - can seriously damage your brand, get you unfollowed and get known for all the wrong reasons, takes up a lot of time sorting it out too!

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Posted: 22nd Jul 2011 - 16:10 Quote
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Thanks Christa. Annoying little people these hackers. I've now replied to an email from Twitter to confirm it's still going on, so hopefully that will kill it. Thanks again for your advice and links, most appreciated.

Yes, they can be annoying. And most of the time they're just doing it for fun...which makes it even more annoying.

Hope it'll get sorted out for you :)

 

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Posted: 22nd Jul 2011 - 16:12 Quote
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Thanks Naomi! It's just been so embarrassing and annoying - can seriously damage your brand, get you unfollowed and get known for all the wrong reasons, takes up a lot of time sorting it out too!

 

Yes it's a pity these people have nothing better to do :(  

Hope all is sorted for you soon.

 

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