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Old 03-28-2011, 07:26 AM
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I've spotted this in my Spam in-box, and I'm sure you guys have seen this also. But just in case, please do NOT open the attachment, this is very bad news.

United Parcel Service notification #684557205
From: "United Parcel Service" <[email protected]>

Dear customer.

The parcel was sent your home address.
And it will arrive within 3 business day.

More information and the tracking number are attached in document below.

Thank you.
© 1994-2011 United Parcel Service of America, Inc.
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Old 03-28-2011, 07:27 AM
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Thanks for the warning!
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Old 03-28-2011, 07:27 AM
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thanks for the heads up!
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Old 03-28-2011, 07:32 AM
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PS - Snopes did update an article on this:
http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/ups.asp

**I can't find any others that have this phrase, but it's the same difference.
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Old 03-28-2011, 07:38 AM
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Why do people do this? Thanks for the heads up!!
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Old 03-28-2011, 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by QuiltnNan
thanks for the heads up!
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Old 03-28-2011, 10:18 AM
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I've been getting them and from DHL and FedEX too!
I don't do anything but put them into SPAM and then delete them.
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Old 03-28-2011, 10:43 AM
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I get these all the time...I haven't used my UPS account for over a year, so I knew it was a scam. Not as bad as the check I rec'd via Fed. Ex. As soon as it got delivered, I realized what it was - refused acceptance. Too bad these scammers don't use their talents in a more acceptable way.
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yes...I got this and sent it to the spam box then delete...I knew I was not expecting anything.
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I got that a few times-not a normal looking email from them-they never send ones with attachments.
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