This is an internet scam attempt. One of our staff received the same email, allegedly from her nephew. Someone has apparently hacked into Jerry's email account and sent this to addresses in his contact list.
Brent Jeter Anatomic Pathology Supervisor The George Washington University Hospital 202-715-5076 (phone) 202-715-4691 (fax) brent.je...@gwu-hospital.com ________________________________________ From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Valantou Grover [vgro...@polysciences.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 3:53 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] FW: NEEDS URGENT HELP !!! I am just curious, can someone check on Jerry to see if he is dead or alive, or if someone stole his phone/laptop to get this message to me. I remember the email address from Florida Society for Histotechnology, I am wondering if this is real or if someone is assuming his identity overseas, foul play, etc. Valantou Grover, Ph.D. HT/HTL(ASCP), PA, MBA Biosciences Product Line Manager Polysciences, Inc. 400 Valley Road Warrington, PA 18976 Fax: 1-800-343-3291 Phone number: 1-800-523-2575 X7418 Direct:1-215-488-7418 Cell phone: 1-215-409-8327 **************************************************************************** ************** * Visit us at the 36th Annual National Society for Histotechnology Convention - September 26-28, Seattle, WA - BOOTH 126-128 **************************************************************************** **************** * Polysciences/Bangs Laboratories, Inc. will be hosting the 2010 Latex Course in Orlando, FL at the Grand Floridian Resort from 10/3 - 10/5. Please enquire at i...@bangslabs.com for additional details! Phone: 800-387-0672, 317-570-7020. **************************************************************************** ***************** _____ From: JERRY SANTIAGO [mailto:sant...@bellsouth.net] Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 1:53 PM To: undisclosed recipients: Subject: NEEDS URGENT HELP !!! Help! I'm sorry to be emailing you like this, but I am in need of some urgent assistance. As you have know, I've been traveling through Europe. But last night in Scotland, my worst fears came true. As we were headed back to the hotel, we were robbed but a crazy man with a knife. He took our bags, wallets, and phones. We have no credit cards or cash.Thankfully, we had left our passports in the safe at the hotel. We need to get back home, but we have no way to get to our flight in Germany that leaves for home next week. Right now our only option is to fly home from here. We need some money so we can purchase tickets to get to JFK, and then fly home from there. As soon as we get back home, I can repay you, I just need to get some cash to get there. If you can help, send me an email back, we have internet access from the lobby in the hotel. I'm sorry to bother you, I just didn't know how else to contact everyone quickly Thanks! _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet UHS Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient (s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution of this information is prohibited. If this was sent to you in error, please notify the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet