Instant Messaging Handle Sharing

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My wife's IM Handle was given to someone else -- how come?

Instant Messaging Handle Sharing

Depending on the messenger service, there could be different reasons why someone else could have the same handle.

If you do not log into your messenger service for a long time, sometimes six months or a year, you could lose that IM name.

On some Instant Message services, you may

If you find you can not log in with a regularly used username, contact customer support. This could be the result of a hacker. Remember to never share your password with anyone.

   

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