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From: MSN NicknameBrandflake301  (Original Message)Sent: 11/26/2008 2:05 AM
I can't find Michaels' Computer Tips thread but this is the latest big virus alert so it seems.
 
Hello all,

I got this from my friend Jill:


Subject: Fw: [SPAM?? 51%] Virus Alert (UPS/FedEx) (fwd)

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> Snopes verifies this - thought all might want to know about this one
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>   Subject: PLEASE READ!
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>   With Christmas fast approaching ... watch out for this...be alert
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>   Please read the following. It applies to FedEx as well, Thanks.
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>   The newest virus circulating is the UPS Delivery Failure. You will
> receive
>   an email from UPS Packet Service along with a packet number. NOTE: The
> word
>   packet is mis-spelled on this line. It will say that they were un-able to
>   deliver a package sent to you on such and such a date. It then asks you
> to
>   print out the invoice copy attached. DON'T TRY TO PRINT THIS. IT LAUNCHES
>   THE VIRUS! Pass this warning on to all your PC operators at work and
> home.
>   This virus has caused Millions of dollars in damage in the past few days.
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>   Snopes confirms that it is real:
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http://www.snopes.com/<WBR>computer/virus/ups.asp
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