Badkey ( hoax )email

From: Allan (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 01/05/04 

Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2004 07:24:51 -0800

Has anyone recieved a recent email(hoax)here is a copy:

Dear Registered 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 insure nobody else is using your
product key. Each computer must have a unique Product
Key, this problem usually happens if you install Windows
twice on the same machine 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 a
information packet including ways to secure your Windows
Platform from malicious hackers. Your reply is needed so
you can continue to receive updates from Microsoft and
always be up to date with the newest Service Packs.
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, then fill in the
required fields and press "Submit".
  4. Please print the final page for future reference.
  5. Your done! Your package is expected to arrive in 4
to 6 weeks.
 
 
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).

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The site is spoofed sending the user to
badkey.microsoft.ch I was wondering if anyone has a
report of this from a security site, or from MS them
selves as I am unable to locate any information.

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