Mystery Files Being Transferred to me via Bluetooth--should i be worried?

Ok stupid mistake--had not realized Bluetooth was on. Today, randomly, someone kept trying to transfer a file to me. I declined each time and quickly turned Bluetooth off. I never use Bluetooth and have no idea why it was even turned on, but should I be worried about anything else that someone had access to? Any files, etc? Pardon novice questions but I want to make sure things are A-OK.
Thanks all.

Hello a:
The effective distance for Bluetooth transmissions is about 10 meters (30 feet). Wherever that was coming from, it had to be within that range (reduced for walls, etc). Perhaps from an apartment or even another room.
I would not worry about anyone accessing your system. If you have file sharing on and you allowed anyone to look at anything, there would be a possibility of something being read.
Incidentally, if it is not on, turn on your OS X built-in firewall.
Pardon novice questions but I want to make sure things are A-OK.
Ask away, people here enjoy helping others.
Barry

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