Jack- Contact AOL immediately--by phone or any other means and explain what happened. Only they can help you resolve the matter. Joan In a message dated 2/20/2010 11:03:43 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, Jackbowk@aol.com writes: Joan, et al - Just turned on my computer to find my system has been attacked and a message of alarm sent to all my address book that I'm stranded in Europe and need help - send money etc. My address book is now empty - completely purged - my mail boxes are empty - and the files I've saved to AOL also. The false message has my name in the Subject line, and is apparently sent from "joanaspen@aol.com', as if I'm using her computer (whoever she is). Advice on how to proceed please. Jack