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Phishing Alert

The following phishing email was received on 07/04/09. If you receive this note, please delete it!


Subject: Dear WebMail User,
Date: Sat, 4 Jul 2009 21:21:54 +0200

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 (_______________)email:system.upgradeteamaccount.admi@gmail.com
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 cant receive 
or send email.