Re: MSN Messenger E-mails...

From: Sandi - Microsoft MVP (sandi_hardmeier_at_mvps.org)
Date: 08/19/03 

Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2003 22:24:24 +0800

Yes, there was another problem regarding suspicious looking (legitimate)
emails from MS not that long ago; the company used to do that send-out heard
the feedback loud and clear and will hopefully mend their ways toot-sweet;
as for this current crowd, I suspect they'll be getting similar 'feedback'
;o) 

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________________________________________
Sandi Hardmeier - Microsoft MVP since 1999
http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer
"Justin" <justindmc@msn.com> wrote in message
news:0ec101c3665b$a35acd80$a301280a@phx.gbl...
> Thanks for the reply... but someone should tell them the
> whole thing looks highly suspect, not just because of the
> resend.  It just looks like one of those scams where
> someone pretends to be another company gets you to go to
> a website where you're hit with a virus or they'll steal
> personal e-mail. Just doesn't look legit, even if I had
> only received it once.
>
> Justin
>
>
> >-----Original Message-----
> >The email is legitimate. It does not have to come from
> Redmond to be so.
> >Those responsible have been notified of the problem of
> duplicate sends.
> >
> >-- 
> >Hyperlinks are used to ensure answers remain current.
> >________________________________________
> >Sandi Hardmeier - Microsoft MVP since 1999
> >http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer
> >
> >" Duncan McNutt .[FTSE]" <pitmaster@127.0.0.701> wrote
> in message
> >news:OM06yZlZDHA.1128@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> >> Just get the headers, and check the IP of the sender,
> if its redmond, its
> >> legit :D run it through emailtracker pro or visual
> route
> >>
> >> or
> http://visualware.com/business/demo/visualroute/livedemo.h
> tml
> >>
> >>
> >> --
> >>
> >> Duncan McNutt
> >> Microsoft Product Deactivation Team
> >> --
> >>
> >>
> >> "Sandi - Microsoft MVP" <sandi_hardmeier@mvps.org>
> wrote in message
> >> news:#$VO1XlZDHA.1492@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> >> > The email is legit.  It addresses a security fix
> that will
> >> > 'essentially break' all prior versions of Messenger
> except those listed
> >at
> >> > the first link.  As for the problem that's causing
> the multi-send,
> >> hopefully
> >> > that'll be fixed quick-smart - the team responsible
> will be notified
> >> > directly of the problem.
> >> >
> >> > --
> >> > Hyperlinks are used to ensure answers remain current.
> >> > ________________________________________
> >> > Sandi Hardmeier - Microsoft MVP since 1999
> >> > http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer
> >> >
> >> > "Justin" <justindmc@msn.com> wrote in message
> >> > news:09c601c3660b$c67d7510$a301280a@phx.gbl...
> >> > > I received this message twice... think it's a
> scam...
> >> > >
> >> > > ===
> >> > >
> >> > > ATTENTION: IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED FOR MSN AND
> WINDOWS
> >> > > MESSENGER USERS.
> >> > >
> >> > > You are receiving this e-mail because you are a MSN
> >> > > Messenger or Windows
> >> > > Messenger Service user.
> >> > >
> >> > > As part of Microsoft's Trustworthy Computing
> initiative,
> >> > > Microsoft is
> >> > > updating the .NET Messenger Service and providing
> you
> >> > > with an important
> >> > > MSN Messenger or Windows Messenger security update.
> >> > >
> >> > > If you are using MSN Messenger 5.0, Windows
> Messenger
> >> > > 4.7.2000, or MSN
> >> > > Messenger for Mac 3.5, or any versions higher than
> these,
> >> > > you do NOT need
> >> > > this security update. To find out which version
> you have,
> >> > > select the
> >> > > 'Help' menu in Messenger, then select 'About'. If
> you are
> >> > > using an older
> >> > > version, or are not sure, please visit:
> >> > > http://messenger.msn.com/Help/Upgrades.aspx
> >> > > for an update.
> >> > >
> >> > > NOTICE: If you are not using an updated version,
> you will
> >> > > be unable to
> >> > > continue using your MSN Messenger or Windows
> Messenger
> >> > > Service.
> >> > >
> >> > > Thank you for helping Microsoft further its
> commitment to
> >> > > helping you
> >> > > protect your privacy and security online.
> >> > >
> >> > > You can view the .NET Messenger Statement of
> Privacy at:
> >> > > http://messenger.msn.com/Help/Privacy.aspx
> >> > > and the .NET Messenger Service Terms of Use and
> Notices
> >> > > at:
> >> > > http://messenger.msn.com/Help/Terms.aspx.
> >> > >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >
> >.
> >

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