AOL Complaint - I cancelled my aol service over a year ago, but someone is using it. Cancel "fourofakin@aol.com"

Posted by Sparticus on 2011-07-15:

I wonder if they recycle email addresses? That would be odd if they did, but it might explain what is happening. Perhaps after you cancelled someone else registered that handle?

Be curious to know how the re-activation process works for an old AOL account. I remember Hotmail use to let me re-activate my old hotmail account and pick a new password.

Are the emails directed towards you? Is the person sending inappropriate content, or threatening content?

Posted by trmn8r on 2011-07-15:

I don't know all the details of your situation, but I can tell you one thing - AOL is not going to act on an account change request filed through a third party website. You will need to contact them directly.

Posted by Ponie on 2011-07-15:

Can't you just block receipt of these emails? I have to admit, I really don't understand this complaint. How are your friends involved?

Posted by MRM on 2011-07-15:

It may be a spam as I have received this kind of email.

Posted by CharlesInCharge on 2011-07-15:

When I canceled my AOL account years ago the rep told me that the primary on the account would still have access to their email account. My guess is that your old email was is active and someone hacked into the account. Your best bet is to call them and explain the situation.

Posted by madconsumer on 2011-07-15:

i hated aol. when i cancelled my service with them many years ago, was the best day of my life!