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graywarrior Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-21-05 03:12 PM
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Anyone else get this email from, ah-hem the FBI?
Dear Sir/Madam,

we have logged your IP-address on more than 30 illegal Websites.

Important:
Please answer our questions!
The list of questions are attached.


Yours faithfully,
Steven Allison



*** Federal Bureau of Investigation -FBI-
*** 935 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Room 3220
*** Washington, DC 20535
*** phone: (202) 324-3000


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

list.zip
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Cactus44 Donating Member (159 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-21-05 03:13 PM
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1. So

what are the questions?

(And what's an 'illegal website'?)
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Nimrod2005 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-21-05 03:13 PM
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2. Is this a joke? Please tell me it is....
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Cactus44 Donating Member (159 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-21-05 03:14 PM
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7. Not a joke, more like phishing.

No doubt one of the questions is "What's your Social Security number?"
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ayeshahaqqiqa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-21-05 03:13 PM
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3. No
But I'd delete the message if I were you.
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karlrschneider Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-21-05 03:14 PM
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4. It's bullshit. Somebody phishing. Don't open the zip file
...
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NMDemDist2 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-21-05 03:14 PM
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5. i wouldn't open it, it's looks like a virus-- check here for the latest
Edited on Mon Nov-21-05 03:15 PM by AZDemDist6
on this one

http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.sober.k@mm.html
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MADem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-21-05 03:14 PM
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6. What in hell is an "illegal" website?
I rather doubt this is from them, they do not do business that way. Either someone is yanking your chain, or it is some sort of phishing game being played.
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RagingInMiami Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-21-05 03:14 PM
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8. You should report that to the FBI
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karlrschneider Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-21-05 03:15 PM
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10. Yeah...what you said!
...
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MADem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-21-05 03:15 PM
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12. Actually, that is not a bad idea
There are heavy penalties for impersonating a federal agent. I have no doubt they'd prioritize that issue, simply as a matter of professional integrity.
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Catrina Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-21-05 03:18 PM
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19. Yes, that's what I would do
Some freeper type in his underwear in the basement may have attached a virus to that ~

Can you check where it came from? Return it to the sender, is another option. ~

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Sparkly Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-21-05 03:30 PM
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31. Definitely. nt
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sabra Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-21-05 03:14 PM
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9. and how did they get your email? :-)
this is crap(virus)
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ourbluenation Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-21-05 03:15 PM
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11. please post the questions - this I gotta see...
and what the heck is an illegal website - I think this is NOT the FBI...
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RebelOne Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-21-05 03:49 PM
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42. The so-called questions are supposedly
in the attachment, which contains a virus.
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Bullwinkle925 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-21-05 03:15 PM
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13. I agree - report this to the FBI.
If they really want to question you - there would be a knock at your door.
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FreedomAngel82 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-21-05 03:25 PM
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27. I agree
I've never heard of the FBI sending anyone Emails. That's so lame, but yes I would send it to them and tell them someone is going around saying they're FBI and more than likely giving people a virus.
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TheWraith Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-21-05 03:16 PM
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14. Virus/trojan message.
It's bullshit. They just want you to open the attachment. Delete it.
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klook Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-21-05 03:16 PM
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15. DON'T OPEN THE ATTACHMENT!!
It's a hoax email, probably with a virus attached:
http://www.hoax-slayer.com/fbi-virus-emails.html
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klook Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-21-05 03:17 PM
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17. FBI also says it's fake
http://www.fbi.gov/pressrel/pressrel05/022205.htm
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Fridays Child Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-21-05 03:17 PM
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16. Yours faithfully?
Email scammers need to take business writing lessons. It seems to be their weak point.
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Quakerfriend Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-21-05 03:17 PM
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18. No, I have not seen that one but,
yesterday my husband showed me all of the DoD hits on our firewall! And it's happening several times/day! I guess they are watching me- a middle aged stay at home Mom. I guess securing our borders is too much work!

This is in addition to all of the thousands of hits daily from places in China, India and etc.
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benddem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-21-05 03:20 PM
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20. look at
the properties of the email (file) scroll down to "properties" at the bottom. Click on that and then open the source...you should be able to find out where it came from.
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graywarrior Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-21-05 03:21 PM
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21. OK, I'll try that
The address is it came from is Department@fbi.gov.
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LizMoonstar Donating Member (392 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-21-05 03:32 PM
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33. not real.
i emailed the fbi at several different addresses previously when that freeper thought it was fun to joke about killing me, and i don't think that's even one of their addresses. they use location tags in the addresses (ie fbichicago or some such, it's been a while so i don't know for sure).
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LTR Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-21-05 06:26 PM
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47. Oh, so you know AZ Joe?
Edited on Mon Nov-21-05 06:26 PM by Fighting Irish
Haven't heard from that dickhead in awhile. Must finally be in jail or something. Too bad, I had fun messing with him and getting his email accounts shut down.
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LizMoonstar Donating Member (392 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-21-05 11:48 PM
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48. nah, i was in their weekly roundup.
it was whoever posts the weekly 'dumb DUers'.

~checks files~

here it is:

~~DUmmie FUnnies 02-11-05 ("Is anyone else tired of living like this?")
Posted by Roscoe Karns to PJ-Comix
On Bloggers & Personal 02/11/2005 3:37:14 PM PST · 66 of 219

{i said this here at DU back in Feb when I first started psych treatment.}I went on drugs so I could sleep at night without thinking freepers were on their way to kill me. 2 days and counting. We'll see how it goes.

Actually, I was going to kill this person tonight. But now I sort of feel sorry for him.

Live well and prosper, Dummie LizMoonstar.~~
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graywarrior Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-21-05 03:24 PM
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24. Didn't work. I use mail,com for an email.
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RebelOne Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-21-05 03:51 PM
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43. Try this to find out where it came from.
http://headertool.apelord.com/
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graywarrior Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-21-05 04:39 PM
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45. OK, that worked. So what do I do with the IP address?
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Rick Myers Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-21-05 03:22 PM
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22. Do NOT open any attachments!!!
It's a crock!
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queerart Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-21-05 03:22 PM
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23. Just A Thought......
The FBI wouldn't need to email you with questions.... as they have everything at their fingertips.........

You would hear a knock at the door....

As many years ago I had a visit from them (FBI) "twice" myself
(concerning something another person was doing, and they were aware I knew the individual in question)

If they really want to ask you questions....

The door bell will ring... you can bank on that.......

Don't let "Cyber Bullies" stress you...... as they are "Phishing".....
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abbeyco Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-21-05 03:24 PM
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25. It's a VIRUS - Do NOT open it!
Just another bad attempt to get people to fall for their little BS pranks.

Delete it without opening the attachment and save yourself a lot of headaches.
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graywarrior Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-21-05 03:25 PM
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26. I bet it's freepers
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jobycom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-21-05 03:26 PM
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28. That's a pretty good one, I have to admit
Plays on a person's guilt and fear. Very Republican.
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melody Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-21-05 03:29 PM
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29. Idea: forward it to all the "Nigerian" scam artists n/t
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RebelOne Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-21-05 03:47 PM
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41. Excellent idea.
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Loonman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-21-05 03:30 PM
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30. Virus, man
Yep.
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im10ashus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-21-05 03:31 PM
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32. I seriously doubt the FBI will send an email.
Especially if they thought you had visited an "illegal" website, whatever the hell that is supposed to mean. Report spam. Hell, report it to the FBI. It's GOT to be a crime to impersonate a federal agency, yes?
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seemunkee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-21-05 03:33 PM
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34. It came into our office about 2 minutes ago
Only it said it was from the CIA. My supervisor had me look at it right away. The IP address of the sender was from XO communictaions. the zip file attached contained the Sober worm
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dweller Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-21-05 03:33 PM
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35. HI Agent Mike!
:hi:

i'm sure you want to get onto this one, pronto!

dp
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graywarrior Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-21-05 03:38 PM
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36. I just filed a complaint with FBI.
I hope Fox Muldaur pays me a visit.
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Patchuli Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-21-05 03:39 PM
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37. I told you to let that ducky go! Now you're in for it!!!
Illegal duck bondage will get you everytime! SHAME FOR SHAME!

BTW, that was obvious bullshit. Please turn that email into the FBI! Was it by chance from 'overseas?' I get phishers all the time trying to get into my ebay, etc. It's crap.
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graywarrior Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-21-05 03:44 PM
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39. He's Daffy Duck approved
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Oreo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-21-05 03:39 PM
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38. We're getting all sorts of virus emails all of a sudden
Edited on Mon Nov-21-05 03:42 PM by Oreo
Seeing the FBI and CIA ones.. also Paris and Nicole and Your Password and Mail Delivery failed.

They're being sent to my gateway from a large number of different senders.

For you tinfoil people... these are not really from the FBI.. they're viruses.


Also... this may be an effort to bog down FBI and CIA systems so don't send any emails to them complaining.
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Patchuli Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-21-05 03:45 PM
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40. Deleted for dupe by stupid computer! nt
Edited on Mon Nov-21-05 03:46 PM by Patchuli
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RB TexLa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-21-05 03:55 PM
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44. If the FBI wants to ask you something, they just show up at your door
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IChing Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-21-05 06:07 PM
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46. ....
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upi402 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-21-05 11:51 PM
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49. They can come in when you're gone...
and never tell you. Or did that get sunsetted out? I can't keep track of the insanity anymore!
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titoresque Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-21-05 11:53 PM
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50. It sounds familiar.....a website you can email anonymously
from and send prank emails to your friends. I have read that one, or something similar. Used to send my Family and friends stuff like that. It's probably a friend sending. The prank emails look real. But just in case dont open the file of course.

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titoresque Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-21-05 11:56 PM
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51. heres the website
http://www.sharpmail.co.uk/html/

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