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August 20th, 2003, 07:13 AM
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Re: Scam Or Not?
there's another thing - i am a user of MSNIM and i didnt get a single copy of that letter.
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August 20th, 2003, 07:14 AM
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Re: Scam Or Not?
It appears to be legit, I received an email from the MSN abuse people and they say yup, it is a true MSN email. Oh well, I guess not all emails are dubious.
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August 20th, 2003, 07:15 AM
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Re: Scam Or Not?
most Online stuff can now check and tells you if needs an update. if it stops working, you can always get it later.
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August 20th, 2003, 09:30 AM
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Re: Scam Or Not?
I always strip MSN and MSMessenger off all my systems at the earliest opportunity. Microsoft tries very hard to stop you doing this (for example, on XP messenger has no uninstall function) but if you're determined there's always a way...
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August 20th, 2003, 09:41 AM
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Re: Scam Or Not?
With all those viruses spreading during the Last weeks, it seems that PC Users become a bit paranoiac, doesn't it ?
After fighting with MS BLaster for three days on my own PC, I must admit that I'm becoming paranoiac too...
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August 21st, 2003, 01:03 AM
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Re: Scam Or Not?
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August 20th, 2003, 02:08 PM
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Re: Scam Or Not?
Email Rule of Thumb:
Never click a link, especially if its talking about installing patches and stuff.
Anything it says to install or delete, ignore.
Instead, close your email program, then visit the windows update site and do updates on your virus programs by yourself.
1) Links are often boobytraps that will send you down into the monster's lair.
2) Deleting a single file NEVER HELPS. Even the weakest viruses infect lots of files, so only a scanning program can find them all.
3) Putting password info into an email is like giving your wallet to the stranger with a pLastic police badge so he can check your driver's license. Don't be surprised if stuff is missing and all you hear is tires squealing in the distance.
4) Just because it is from a big, well known company does NOT prevent it from being a scam!
[ August 20, 2003, 13:11: Message edited by: Suicide Junkie ]
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