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mrsnesbitt



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PostPosted: Sat Mar 05, 05 4:30 pm    Post subject: Worry Reply with quote
    

"Microsoft Security" microsoftnewsupdatessecurealert0@yahoo.com


I have just received an e-mail from the above.is this some sort of scam?

sean
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 05, 05 4:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Yes, don't open it, delete it.

mrsnesbitt



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PostPosted: Sat Mar 05, 05 4:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Already have........had a hunch I suppose!

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PostPosted: Sat Mar 05, 05 4:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I would expect any microsoft info to come from microsoft.com

I tend to not open anything I did not ask for!

jema
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 05, 05 5:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Never ever open anything unless you KNOW it is safe.

Do not rely on virus checkers to protect you.

mrsnesbitt



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PostPosted: Sat Mar 05, 05 5:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

jema....have an UNOPENED bottle of whisky in............

is THAT safe?????

jema
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 05, 05 5:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

mrsnesbitt wrote:
jema....have an UNOPENED bottle of whisky in............

is THAT safe?????


NO, potentially quite dangerous and should be posted to me for inspection

mrsnesbitt



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PostPosted: Sat Mar 05, 05 5:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

a problem shared.is a problem doubled!!!


jema
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 05, 05 5:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

mrsnesbitt wrote:
a problem shared.is a problem doubled!!!



I think I can guarentee that if you post it, the problem will be at least halved

mrsnesbitt



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PostPosted: Sat Mar 05, 05 5:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

You're never alone when you have a problem

a good mission statement for downsizer.net

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