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montechristo	posted on April 15, 2001 07:07:39 AM There is an e-mail I recieved today, originating from Albuquerque. It wants you to send $19.95 via PayPal. FROM: eBay Software <[email protected]> Congratulations. You have been randomly selected to receive a FREE SuperPro Digital Camera with NO STRINGS ATTACHED!!! 100% FREE!!! We are giving away 1000 free Superpro Digital cameras to prove that our product is higher quality than the competition, and you have been randomly selected to receive your free camera in this exclusive promotion. No strings attached, nobody will call, not even a questionaire to answer. It is absolutely free href="http://64.212.32.185/camera.html">CLICK HERE TO CLAIM YOUR FREE DIGITAL CAMERA</a>
toollady	posted on April 15, 2001 07:11:48 AM hhmmm......according to PayPal, they are a verified account member????? Does this make a difference on whether it is a scam or not???? Damon, any comment? ========================================= Edited to add, where does the 19.95 come in? When you click on the PayPal link, it comes up as .01 for the price. [ edited by toollady on Apr 15, 2001 07:13 AM ]
montechristo	posted on April 15, 2001 07:14:50 AM I was more concerned because the message line says: FROM: eBay Software Lot's of folks are going to think that this is from eBay, right?
montechristo	posted on April 15, 2001 07:17:41 AM Toollady, The end of the web pages states: Digital Camera and camera software is yours FREE! We only ask for the shipping and handling fee of $19.95 to cover our own expenses. Just mention Promotion Code # RAD-777-FREECAM on your order form. and is followed by a PayPal button.
toollady	posted on April 15, 2001 07:23:05 AM Guess I shouldn't read without my 3rd cup of coffee first! I wonder why the paypal page is set up at .01 for the price...... I would forward the email with headers attached to both [email protected] and PayPal.

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