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Constant Skype contact requests from stranger

ttenneb · 2016-12-20 12:19:17

On a daily basis I get pop-up requests to contact a stranger on Skype . Is there any way I can stop and block them?

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20-12-2016 1:19pm

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ttenneb

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On a daily basis I get pop-up requests to contact a stranger on Skype . Is there any way I can stop and block them?

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#2 20-12-2016 1:20pm
me_irl

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https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA10488/how-do-i-block-or-report-a-contact-in-skype-for-windows-desktop

You might want to double check your privacy settings too.

https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA140/how-do-i-manage-my-privacy-settings-in-skype-for-windows-desktop

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#3 20-12-2016 1:20pm
degsie

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Just ignore them, it's a skype thing.

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#4 20-12-2016 3:08pm
Xterminator

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change your profile pic - use a cartoon character etc.

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#5 20-12-2016 11:43pm
ttenneb

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Thanks for the suggestions, I think I've managed to get rid of the problem with your help.

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