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Ajt8888
Joining in
7 months ago

Email Hack - different email address

Hi I am coming to the end of my contract and was offered a new deal via my online account, when I accepted the deal it said it was sending me an email but when I checked no email was received so I did the transaction again and realised that Virginmedia were sending it to an email that was very similar to mine but slightly different. I checked my online account and spoke to your sales team and my email address was the correct one I have always had in 15 years with Virginmedia. So where did this different email come from? It suggests a hack to me, and I would like it to be investigated by Virginmedia and my security in their system to be assured. 

 

[MOD EDIT: Subject title changed for clarity]

  • Kath_P's avatar
    Kath_P
    Forum Team
    7 months ago

    Hi Ajt8888, 

    Thanks for taking the time to contact us via the Community. It's lovely having you on board with us in the Forums. ⭐

    We're sorry to hear there was a slightly different variation to your email address. This is something we can certainly check for you but in order to do that I will need to confirm some information with you to pass security. 

    I have sent you a direct message to allow us to do this with you in a private space. If you are using a PC/Laptop then you can just click on the little ✉ at the top right-hand side of the page to access your inbox. If you are on a mobile/tablet device then instead click on the little circle icon in the top right then select 'Messages'. 😊

    Thanks,