Eric, Cindy & All, I thought this seemed strange. Thats the first thing i thought of, that they just wanted my product ID for other installs. I did click on the link to see if it would go to a "secure" page, but all i got was "HTTP 403, Forbidden--You are not authorized to view this page"----impressive ! :>) Some additional text that was in the email that didn't get posted on this group is as follows::
"Please do not reply to this e-mail confirmation. It was sent to you through an automated system that is not monitored. If you have additional questions, you can call Microsoft Customer Service Monday through Friday, 8 A.M. to 10 P.M. (Eastern Time), at (888) 218-5617 (toll-free in the United States). Microsoft highly recommends that users with Internet access update their Microsoft software to protect against viruses and security vulnerabilities. The easiest way to do this is to visit the following website: http://www.microsoft.com/protect " I'll forward the message as you requested, Eric Thanks for the replies, All. -Roger ----- Original Message ----- From: "Eric C. Vogel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2004 10:00 PM Subject: Re: PCWorks: Urgent-Microsoft windows key update 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. ============= 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 =====================================================
