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Phishing Alert

The following phishing email was received on 04/29/09. If you receive this note, please delete it!


Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:43:01 +0200
From: Webmail Help Desk <webmaster@info.org
Reply-to: upgrading.dept@live.com
Subject: WebMail Account Verification Update ! ! !

Dear WebMail User,

The WebMail Program that periodically checks the size of your e-mail
space is sending you this information. The program runs weekly to
ensure your inbox does not grow too large, thus preventing you from
receiving or sending new e-mail.
As this message is being sent, you have 18 megabytes (MB) or more
stored in your inbox. To help us reset your space in our database,
please enter your current user name(_________________) password
(_______________)

You will receive a periodic alert if your inbox size is between 18 and
20 MB. If your inbox size is 20 MB, a program on your WebMail will
move your oldest e-mails to a folder in your home directory to ensure
you can continue receiving incoming e-mail. You will be notified this
has taken place. If your inbox grows to 25 MB, you will be unable to
receive new e-mail and it will be returned to sender. All this is
programmed to ensure your e-mail continues to function well. Thank you
for your cooperation and understanding.

WebMail Help Desk.