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Spam Email

jonnner · 2008-12-10 22:53:11

I just noticed an email in my spam folder. It is telling me I won a cheque from "The Write-A-Check Committee". Nothing out of the ordinary there however the subject of the email lists my full name and postal address! How is this possible? Should I be worried?

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10-12-2008 11:53pm

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jonnner

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I just noticed an email in my spam folder. It is telling me I won a cheque from "The Write-A-Check Committee". Nothing out of the ordinary there however the subject of the email lists my full name and postal address!
How is this possible? Should I be worried?

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#2 12-12-2008 3:04am
numbnuts

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It’s possible to find any info on a person if they have given it to a dodgy
Site that’s not secure,

Caution

Click the link and fill out all your personal and financial details. Not only will you not receive $500, but as an added bonus you also get your identity stolen for FREE.

numbnuts

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