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URGENT: PLEASE STOP AND READ THIS MESSAGE ON SPAMWARE TO YOU!!!

Bre K
on 9/15/10 3:27 pm - Stamford, CT
 PLEASE STOP AND READ THIS VERY IMPORTANT MESSAGE...   Hello Everybody,   
I wanted to directly post this information to make everyone aware of a new spam virus thats getting into your contact list by using a familiar name from your address book to solicit potential clients to some VIAGRA link.  This is a spam virus corrupting contact lists by sending out an email with 'your' email address or name but.  Once you open this email it has access to all of your contacts (address book) where they can send out this VIAGRA link to your unsuspecting contacts using 'your' name.  This is truly IDENTITY THEFT via email!!!!  Its improper representation making friends, family, business acquaintances etc...think that you are selling or a part of this God forsaken product called "Viagra." 
Please be aware that there may not be a way to stop this as it is Spamware to the second power! The only way to spot it may be if you see an email from one of your contacts in bold writing using their first and last name or their email ID with "no subject" appearing in the Subject line.  DO NOT OPEN!!!  If this is indeed a message from your friend or acquaintance, it should have a subject line.  And if by any chance you do happen to open it, know that if it is truly your friend they would describe the link they are sending to you and why not just a link to some website unknown and unfamiliar to you.  Many of these fraudulent websites get unsuspecting people in this way so please be aware! 
If you received anything with my email address on it and this Viagra link, please know that this is NOT FROM ME!  I would never solicit my friends, family or business relations in this way.  It is horrible, degrading, and manipulative to say the least.  Please make all of your contacts aware by posting, forwarding, facebook or texting to friends, family, etc...BE AWARE OF THIS MISLEADING SPAMWARE  AND PASS IT ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
 
BRE visit http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/changedforGodforlife/membersCheck out Fairfileld County Bariatrics WTNH, www.wtnh.com/dpp/ct_style/health_fitness/fairfield-county-bariatrics 
             
Molly S.
on 9/17/10 9:50 am - Chicago, IL
Thanks Bre.  I believe this is old, but we can always use a reminder.
Bre K
on 9/17/10 12:39 pm - Stamford, CT
 Well for me Molly its new and violating because it just happened to me!  i want to make sure it does not happen to anyone else. Thanks so much...
BRE visit http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/changedforGodforlife/membersCheck out Fairfileld County Bariatrics WTNH, www.wtnh.com/dpp/ct_style/health_fitness/fairfield-county-bariatrics 
             
Annie M.
on 9/18/10 9:36 am - Monument, CO
Thanks Bre~
Hugs
Annie
Mishelle R.
on 9/23/10 3:04 pm
More along the lines of what this does, is sometimes there are links we might click on, unknowingly. Those "harmless" looking links, then load the web page and puts a tracking malware on your system. this malware then uses a key stroke logger to obtain your user id and password. Then they get into your web based email account and start sending out emails to all your friends.

Just had this happen to a friend of mine, they even logged in their IM program, and started asking friends for help/money. Luckily my friend caught on to this quickly, and got things fixed. The hackers changed, the contact email address, the security questions, and passwords. Also deleted all contacts and emails in the account. At least contacts were saved, and she was able to reset everything.

Can't hurt to be too careful.
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