Re: New Scam??

From: Chris Jackson (chrisjATmvpsDOTorgNOSPAM)
Date: 12/01/03


Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2003 12:33:40 -0500

www.betaplace.com is an official Microsoft site, so information that you
provide there isn't going to the bad guys.

-- 
Chris Jackson
Software Engineer
Microsoft MVP - Windows Client
Windows XP Associate Expert
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More people read the newsgroups than read my email.
Reply to the newsgroup for a faster response.
(Control-G using Outlook Express)
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"Scott" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:0a3e01c3b82b$72bc3f70$a501280a@phx.gbl...
Dear Valued Microsoft Customer,
You are cordially invited to join the MSN® Beta Program.
We use beta programs to help define features for future
products and services. This is your chance to make a
difference! Participation lets you share your ideas and
plays a key role in the development process. And
together, we will build a better MSN!
What is a beta program?
A beta program is a group of key customers who have
agreed to test a new, unreleased version of a product.
Through testing, these customers provide valuable
feedback that we utilize to make MSN Internet Services
easier to use and better meet your communication needs.
The beta program is your chance to make a difference in
MSN products!
If you are selected as a participant, you will need to:
Install and run the Microsoft® Office Outlook® Connector
for MSN beta software (beta software is free) on your PC.
Submit bug reports and feedback to the MSN beta support
team in a timely fashion.
We are looking for a group of participants that are
excited about the program and are willing to provide
useful feedback throughout the entire beta period. The
beta period is currently expected to run for the month of
December and may continue into the month of January.
Since this beta has such a short window of opportunity to
submit bugs and feedback, it is very critical that we
have high participation in the first 2 weeks of the
beta.  Please make your decision carefully. Your feedback
is crucial to the success of our product.
How do I sign up?
If you would like to participate in the program, please
take our beta survey. We will use this information to
select program participants.
NOTE: During sign-up and installation of the beta
software you will get prompted for credit card
information. The MSN beta software will be free during
the program and you will not see any charges on your
credit card until the beta has expired. Credit card
information is a requirement since MSN is a subscription
service and it is essential that the account activation
and billing features are tested along with the many other
features prior to launch. At the end of the program, all
participants will receive an e-mail letting you know that
the program is ending and if you desire to cancel the
subscription before the free period ends you will need to
call the toll-free number (1-866-672-4551).
Please note: you must follow these directions. Using a
personal or previously assigned BetaID will NOT grant you
access to this survey.
Go to http://www.BetaPlace.com.
Sign in with your .NET Passport. (Your MSN e-mail address
is your .NET Passport.)
Enter Guest ID: MSNOLC (Note: the Guest ID is case
sensitive).
Complete the beta survey.
If you are selected as a participant, you will be sent
a "Welcome" e-mail. That e-mail will contain your
BetaPlaceID and password along with information on how to
download the software.
 Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be
able to contact those customers who have been chosen for
the program.
Thank you for taking the time to review this information.
We greatly appreciate your consideration of the MSN Beta
Program and hope you decide to make a difference in MSN
products.
Regards,
MSN Member Services
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