Can someone record your ip address over the internet? What can they do with it?
@njrealestategirl (369)
United States
September 11, 2007 12:10am CST
I was thinking about joining this site but am a little leary because of its nature but I was told not to worry if people threaten by saying that have your ip address because there is no way a person can get it. Is that true? I remember joining another site and them saying they recorded my computer or something like that so that multiple accounts couldn't be set up in the same household. Can it be done? If so, what can they do with it?
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@thenguyenclan (90)
• United States
11 Sep 07
a lot of websites can record your IP address any site telling you that they dont is a liar..how else can websites remember your information like passwords and stuff on your computer? all by the IP address...im not sure what they can do with it all i know is that there are a lot of hackers out there who know way too much information about the internet and computers and they can steal your identity and wreck havoc with your computer
@njrealestategirl (369)
• United States
11 Sep 07
I guess I kind of knew that that's how the info is stored but I never really thought about it till now. Just not sure if a hacker can get it just by communicating via email or instant message - do you know? Thank you - I really appreciate your response.
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@thenguyenclan (90)
• United States
11 Sep 07
no worries i never claimed to be a tech guru i leave that to the pros ^_^
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@laughingsin (21)
• Philippines
14 Sep 07
someone told me that..getting your ip address can locate your house..plus some hacker can insert viruses on your computer..
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@franky4ng101 (23)
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11 Sep 07
i think you ip can be recorded, its just a way of tracking an individual for abuse on the site... yes it can be done
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