It is a scam. They just want to give them your Product ID Number so they can post it over the net to steal Microsoft Software. Microsoft only asks for it when calling support, or sent via the net when you activate their products.
Please forward the original message and all headers to [EMAIL PROTECTED] More info can be found at www.microsoft.com/piracy Thank you, Eric Vogel Windows Shell / User MVP Microsoft Windows XP Associate Expert www.microsoft.com/windowszp/expertzone/ www.mvps.org/ecvogel/ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Barngoddess" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2004 8:54 PM Subject: Re: PCWorks: Urgent-Microsoft windows key update > Roger, > > That thing has some misspellings too. For that reason alone, I wouldn't > think of it as a legitimate business communication. > > Cindy > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of Roger Carnell > Sent: Friday, January 09, 2004 7:13 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: PCWorks: Urgent-Microsoft windows key update > > Microsoft Product Information Center: Microsoft Windows Bad Key Referral > > Would Microsoft send emails out to its users like this??? > > Roger > > > > Microsoft Home > Dear Microsoft User, > > Due to validation issues with your Product Key for your Windows OS > Platform, we need you to validate your information so we can ensure nobody > else is using your product key. Each computer must have a unique Product > Key, > this problem usually happens if you install Windows on two different > machines > and use the same product key. > > We need you to verify your information so we can send you a New > Product > Key VIA USPS. This also includes an information packet including ways to > secure your Windows Platform from malicious h*ckers. Your reply is needed so > you can continue to receive updates from Microsoft and always be up to date > with the newest Service Packs. Using same product key on two or more > different > machines is a felony and can result into serious fines. > > Please follow the directions below to complete the process. > > > 1. Click Here to be redirected to Microsoft Secure Server > 2. Fill all the required fields and press "Continue". > 3. Insure your information is correct, and then fill in the required > fields and press "Submit'. > 4. Please print the final page for you records. > 5. Your done! Please expect the package in 4 to 6 weeks. > > > > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.538 / Virus Database: 333 - Release Date: 11/10/03 ============= PCWorks Mailing List ================= Don't see your post? Check our posting guidelines & make sure you've followed proper posting procedures, http://pcworkers.com/rules.htm Contact list owner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Unsubscribing and other changes: http://pcworkers.com =====================================================
