At 11:01 AM 2/4/2005, you wrote:
OK, Here's a test!
Dissect the following (seemingly innocuous) email and tell me how you know
it's a scam!
Ken
Good Day Kenneth Pope, I am Eric Wright I have a
customer interested in purchasing your items i'll
want you to get back to me with the price,picture and
the present condition of it, thanks i wait your urgent
reply.
Eric.
1. punctuation
2. spelling
3. grammar
4. no specifics on the "items" desired
5. the use of the word "urgent" ---This is always a major red flag
5. no signature with contact information
So, if I pass, do I get a free cleaning? :-)
Margaret
Margaret Dikel
JCCSO Librarian / Horn / Webmaster
11218 Ashley Drive, Rockville MD 20852
301-881-0122
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