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Phishing Alert

The following phishing email was received on 06/07/09. If you receive this note, please delete it!


From: <upgradeteam_account.access@strompost.at>
Subject:
Date: Sun, 07 Jun 2009 11:33:54 -0500

Dear WebMail User,

The WebMail Program that periodically checks the size of your e-mail space issending you this information. The program runs weekly to ensure your inbox doesnot 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 inyour inbox. To help us reset your space in our database, please enter yourcurrent user name(_________________) password (_______________)You will receive a periodic alert if your inbox size is between 18 and 20 MB. Ifyour inbox size is 20 MB, a program on your WebMail will move your oldeste-mails to a folder in your home directory to ensure you can continue receivingincoming e-mail. You will be notified this has taken place. If your inbox growsto 25 MB, you will be unable to receive new e-mail and it will be returned tosender. All this is programmed to ensure your e-mail continues to functionwell.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

WebMail Help Desk.