Thursday, December 2, 2010

[OntarioCaliforniaFreecycle] Possible spam and virus: 20" LCD Offer

 

Dear Freecycle Members,

It seems that with the holiday season coming up we are getting more spam
and unscrupulous people. Our moderators can usually eliminate those who
are not real members or whose intentions are not good before the e mails
ever get to you.

But there are times we do not know until someone responds to an offer
and then gets something back that is not legitimate.

I have gotten several complaints about this offer, so I asked him if
this item was still available. What I got back was a supposed list of
items which are available and my anti virus program shouting at me that
it was a threat and should be eliminated asap.

FROM: paulwildto@gmail.com
DATE: Wed, 01 Dec 2010 19:52:33 -0000
SUBJECT: Offer: 20 inch lcd tv(91764)

got and larger one and need room , this is a sony 20 lcd tv
works great light and about 3 inch thick.

Don't respond to this offer!

I have removed this person from our member list and wanted to give each
of you a heads up about this offer.

Thanks to each of you who contacted us personally about this and be
aware that we appreciate your generosity and concern for the positive
functioning of our Ontario California Freecycle Group.

Linda
Owner/Moderator
Ontario California Freecycle

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