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Spam warning, email with PUP as the sender

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Scott Bulger
Sun, May 15, 2005 3:27 PM

Recently there has been a dramatic increase in spam email addressed to the
PUP mailbox.  I suspect a list member has had their email contact list
harvested, and the PUP address was hijacked.

This doesn't mean the PUP subscriber list has been accessed or impacted in
any way.

It is important to be aware that spammers may use the PUP email address as
the sender, in an attempt to have you open their garbage email.  If the
subject line if the email has nothing to do with our topic, delete it, do
not open it.  Also, make sure you have adequate virus protection on your
systems.  It's unfortunate we have to deal with this, but it's a fact of
internet life.

Thanks,

Scott Bulger
PUP List Administrator

Recently there has been a dramatic increase in spam email addressed to the PUP mailbox. I suspect a list member has had their email contact list harvested, and the PUP address was hijacked. This doesn't mean the PUP subscriber list has been accessed or impacted in any way. It is important to be aware that spammers may use the PUP email address as the sender, in an attempt to have you open their garbage email. If the subject line if the email has nothing to do with our topic, delete it, do not open it. Also, make sure you have adequate virus protection on your systems. It's unfortunate we have to deal with this, but it's a fact of internet life. Thanks, Scott Bulger PUP List Administrator