POSSIBLE SPOOF POP UP

From: P WILSON (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 12/31/03 

Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2003 16:41:36 -0800

This has popped up twice today while I was doing work on
the Internet. Is this for real or just another Internet
sneak thief. The pop up message follows.
Thanks
PJW
 Warning. Important Message!!!
 
  You are seeing this message, because we have detected
that you have tracking software installed in your machine.
(more info)
 
  
  This is not a virus, but a program in your machine that
monitors and transmits all of your online activities, and
is a serious violation of
your privacy.
 
  
  Below is a link to a free scanner to download that will
find and remove all spyware programs on your machine: Get
the scanner
 

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