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Have you ever received an email message form a sender with an MSN address you did not recognize, and wondered whether or not the owner was someone you knew, or if the message was spam? By not knowing the owner of the e-mail you probably debated whether or not you should open the message. After all, the last thing you would want is to expose your computer to a potential threat such as a virus, or other malicious software.
However, did you know that there are different ways you can find out if the MSN mystery address belongs to a trusted source? For instance, you can check the email message headers of the electronic mail to find out details, such as the actual address the e-mail was sent from, and you can also find out the IP address that belongs to the sender´s computer. If you trace the IP of the email owner, you may be able to determine their geographical location.
Aside from investigating the e-mail message, you can perform a reverse email address lookup on the mystery MSN address, as many online electronic mail directories include MSN within their database. This is because MSN is one of the largest web mail providers on the Internet. Therefore, many directories contain MSN email addresses or lists.
In addition, MSN has its own directory of e-mail addresses, which you can also search to find information. That said, it is likely that you will not find the details you seek due to the fact that like most web mail providers, MSN has an incomplete email directory because it is opt-in only and most patrons choose to remain unlisted. Thus, you will probably find that a general reverse email directory will provide you with a better chance of obtaining the information you are looking for (I.E the owner´s identity, location, IP address, etc.). |
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however i have not received any such mail....