Someone has set up an email address using my name which is what my email address is except they have added a full stop between my first name and last name. They have then procedded to send an email to my friends claiming to be me. We have tried going to the police to see what we can do about this but they are unable to help. 

We want to find out who this is?

PLEASE HELP!!!!!!

Regards,

Sbollard

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I'd like to assure you that your account name is unique and no two Windows Live Hotmail users have the same account name.  It's not possible on our system for 2 users to have the same e-mail address. If messages are being sent from your account without your knowledge, it's possible that you were victimized by the latest Malware attack. Check out this Solution article for more info about it and for ways on how you can make your account and computer more secure:

 http://windowslivehelp.com/solutions/safety/archive/2009/04/29/recent-reports-of-account-hijacks.aspx

Now, if the e-mail address is somewhat similar but not exactly the same as your e-mail address, you need to report this to our Abuse team. Send an e-mail address to this address: abuse@hotmail.com

BTW, I've moved your post here at the Accounts and Password Forum