Hotmail Virus sending me spam from my own email

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I seem to have a Virus in my email that is sending me spam emails from my own email address.

I use a chrome book so it doesn't have anti virus to sweep with.

I can't block the emails as they are from myself and hotmail says i am in my own contacts. I have changed my email password and there are no forwarding addresses but it is still happening.

What should I do?

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Anonymous

2015-03-18T15:27:08+00:00

I am having the same issue.
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Anonymous

2015-02-27T14:51:17+00:00

HI Audrey_P,

I am also being the victim of this. how can this be rectified.

kindly givew me a solution i have been a paid user of microsoft subsriptions and these spams are really annoying.

regards

Enoch
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Anonymous

2014-11-26T09:21:23+00:00

Hi Audrey_P

I am experiencing the same problems like KacieBlake. (Some of my contacts and myself get a spoofmail) I have also already done the steps which were provided by Eugene S. and am still receiving spam email, which is sent from my account.

Could i also send you the full message source of the spam?

Kind regards

NickRafferty
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Anonymous

2014-11-19T18:43:51+00:00

Hi Kacie,

We have verified that the message you received is a hoax and was not sent by Outlook.com (formerly known as Windows Live Hotmail). Microsoft has no control over e-mail messages or websites that imitate company trademarks, logos, or copyrighted materials. The sources of hoax e-mail messages and fake web sites will try to encourage people to disclose personal information or open the provided links. We strongly advise not to provide any personal information or click any links on the message for your own security.

To help you identify and learn more whether an e-mail is a scam, please refer to these articles:

How to recognize phishing email messages, links, or phone calls

     http://www.microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/phishing-symptoms.aspx

Email and web scams: How to help protect yourself

    http://www.microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/phishing-scams.aspx#Victim

E-mail spoofing

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E-mail_spoofing

Understanding E-mail Spoofing

    http://www.windowsecurity.com/articles/Email-Spoofing.html

It is also a good idea to secure your account by following the steps on this link:

Microsoft account security info: FAQ

     http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-live/account-security-password-information

Regards!
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Anonymous

2014-11-07T16:52:35+00:00

Hi, can I get help on this issue too please? Changed passwords probably 3 times this year and still receiving junk emails from myself that I cannot block only list as 'phishing scam'. Thanks.
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