# Unfamiliar locations listed as Recently used devices

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unfamiliar-locations-listed-as-recently-used-devices/932841>\
**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [February 13, 2021, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unfamiliar-locations-listed-as-recently-used-devices/932841 "2021-02-13T15:37:20Z")\
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**Post date:** [February 14, 2021, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unfamiliar-locations-listed-as-recently-used-devices/932841/18 "2021-02-14T19:29:09Z")

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> [@"Your IP address has been recorded to prevent fraud"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-ip-address-has-been-recorded-to-prevent-fraud/781817):
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> Just got this message when ordering a delivery from a small business. What does it mean? Should I avoid online ordering when I see this message? Is it happening all the time and I’m just not being alerted?

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