Odd Blank Folder Names

I have a new MBP 2.4 and have discovered something very odd. Something is writing blank folders with very odd names to my preferences folder. The names contain dingbat symbols and other odd 'Greek' symbols. I have trashed the folders a couple of times but from time to time they come back. They are written at various times and I can't find anything in any log to coincide with the times these folders are written. Does anyone have a clue?
Victor

I have the same "problem" i dont't know if it's doing any harm, but if anyone has a clue, i would like to know. Thanks.
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>
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