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June 20, 2013, 01:35:46 AM
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So today i got an email saying that
"This mail was sent because the 'forgot password' function has been applied to your account. To set a new password click the following link:"

With an ip geolocating to about 1500 miles from where i'm sitting. so dumb question is who's trying to be me?
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June 20, 2013, 03:18:21 AM
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Someone tried to hack your account it appears.
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June 20, 2013, 04:10:40 AM
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that i assumed i'm asking who Tongue
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June 20, 2013, 06:02:41 AM
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I doubt whoever did it is going to come out and admit it Tongue
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June 20, 2013, 06:06:02 AM
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I don't understand why people attempt this.
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June 20, 2013, 09:22:33 AM
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Quote from: theymos on June 20, 2013, 06:06:02 AM
I don't understand why people attempt this.
Because people are idiots who think if they enter a random username and click "Forgot your password?" they'll automatically get access to the account with absolutely no kind of verification whatsoever?
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June 20, 2013, 10:02:24 AM
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Did they think it was going to send to their email? lol
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