Re: MSN Billing Notice

From: Jason (Jason_at_microsoft.com)
Date: 02/10/05 

Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2005 06:48:15 -0400

* George <George@discussions.microsoft.com>:
> I am in receipt of the following message, ostensibly from MSN: Dear MSN
> Member: During one of our regular automatical (sic) verification procedures
> we have encountered a technical problem. caused by the fact that we could not
> verify the information that you provided during registration. We urgently
> ask you to submit your information so that we could fully verify your
> identity, otherwise an access to MSN service for your account will be
> deactivated until you pass verification process. To submit your information
> please use our secure online application "update info" (underlined) Thank you
> for using our services, MSN Payment Processing Department."
> The "update info" leads to a link that looks like an MSN website. Is this a
> valid request for information or a scam?
>
> George
>

If you go for this one I have some river front property too for sale if
you're interested. ;)

Jason

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