Why am I getting fake IM requests in Yahoo Mail?

[louie54]

Every now and then when I log into my yahoo mail, I get a request to add someone. I know it's no one I know, and it's obviously a bot. I ended up changing my yahoo email address (which was a pain because I have so many log-ins that I use this mail for). I don't post my email address anywhere, but I am still getting these stupid messages. I also have been reporting them as spam and ignoring them. I would get something from Yahoo saying "thanks" but then I see no solution. Another bot will try to contact me. I have been doing virus checks an came up with nothing. I mainly go to amazon, ebay, what not. Sometimes I get this at school too (I remember to uncheck remember my password). Please help.

[LikesToTrip]

1. Use Gmail 2. ??? 3. Profit

[Angusaurus]

Spam? We have separate school email and we used to sign eachother up for spam. Mainly Groupon. I know requests aren't the same, though.. Contact Yahoo?

[ninja9578]

I had that problem too, I finally figured out to to shut off the IM. Click the button next to your contact list, and it will put you offline.

[louie54]

Thanks Ninja