UPS/FedEx Delivery Failure VIRUS! true on Snopes.

Discussion in 'Discussion Group' started by nsanemom22, Nov 19, 2008.

  1. nsanemom22

    nsanemom22 Well-Known Member

    I did a search and it looks like this hasn't been posted.

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    UPS/FEDEX VIRUS............... thought you would like this information since people will be getting packages etc.

    With Christmas fast approaching . . .. . .watch out for this... be alert..
    Please read the following. It applies to FedEx as well, Thanks.
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    The newest virus circulating is the UPS Delivery Failure. You will receive an email from UPS Packet Service along with a packet number. NOTE: The word packet is mis-spelled on this line. It will say that they were un-able to deliver a package sent to you on such and such a date. It then asks you to print out the invoice copy attached. DON'T TRY TO PRINT THIS. IT LAUNCHES THE VIRUS! Pass this warning on to all your PC operators at work and home. This virus has caused Millions of dollars in damage in the past few days.

    Snopes confirms that it is real:
    http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/ups.asp
     
  2. seabee

    seabee Guest

    been getting those on blackberry for awhile now, wasn't sure why so was deleting them all. good thing
     
  3. Daredevil

    Daredevil Well-Known Member

    I go by the rule of....Anything that says "pass this on", or "send to everyone you know", etc is fake/viral/etc. If the info is so important, you'll pass it along on your own.
     

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