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strange advert-thing appearing on my emails.

hello there.

anyone tell me whats dpoing here?? whenever i try to write a new email OR forward and existing email, a strange advert thing comes up as part of the body of the actual email. if i didnt delete it every time i would be sending it along as part of my message.

it appears to be from a foreign company???? asking me if i am looking for crazy gifts for my friends my family and and finishes by wishing me happy your family and friends!!!! it gives and email and website address:bguoe.com and [EMAIL="export@bguoe.com"]export@bguoe.com[/EMAIL]

how do i get rid of these b******s and more importantly, is it doing my computer no good at all.

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  • victor2
    victor2 Posts: 8,214 Ambassador
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    Sounds like you've got a trojan/virus there.
    Download malwarebytes, update it and run a full scan.

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  • aerostar
    aerostar Posts: 1,738 Forumite
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    It would help if you said what version of windows and what is the e-mail program you are using.
  • alanrowell
    alanrowell Posts: 5,389 Forumite
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    I had something similar and it was because I'd used an internet cafe at Heathrow to check emails. I removed it and changed the password for the account
  • i have also changed the password in the past and it disappeared, but now its back again. will change password again and do a check.

    i use a hotmail account for the email and i havent a clue what version of windows i use. and i do, from time to time, use an internet cafe as well. will change password and see what happens first.
  • Run a full malware scan and clean your PC then check your email settings server address, signature, etc., and then change your password
    Press any other key to continue.
  • Benet
    Benet Posts: 284 Forumite
    If you're using a web based service to check your emails and send them, login and check your signature settings. It could be someone has gained access to your account and changed it.

    Then of course run anti malware scans :)_
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