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Re: FLORIDA FIRE VICTIMS - NEWS-GROUP-NEWS
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- Subject: Re: FLORIDA FIRE VICTIMS - NEWS-GROUP-NEWS
- From: Todd "Waxahachiefortudinouslyexportitionismistically" Hartman <thartman at austin dot ibm dot com>
- Date: Thu, 9 Jul 1998 08:34:51 -0500 (CDT)
> >Is this for real? I tried the URL here and got nothing (404--Not Found).
> >Is there some way I can ensure that the address above has anything to
> >do with the Better Business Beareau?
> >
> >--
> >Todd Hartman thartman@austin.ibm.com (512)838-8789
>
>
> Todd,
>
> Checking the URL was the first thing I did too, although I was already
> highly suspicious. I find it hard to believe that any reputable organization
> that wanted to help the fire victims would send some blanket email message
> on the net soliciting money. I suppose there is the possibility that this
> is a real solicitation but I think a better bet is that it is spam. If you
> or anyone else is interested in helping out victims of the fire in Florida,
> I suggest you contact authorities in Florida directly. I'm sure they can
> direct you to completely reputable and valid organizations that will make
> sure your donations get to the right places and people. Sending money to
> the above address is quite likely going to line someone's pocket in my
> estimation...
>
>
> Larry Hall lhall@rfk.com
Well, naturally I was a bit suspicious because it looked like bulk e-mail.
Also, the URL had nothing to do with the "Better Business Council"
(whatever that is). Also, when I sent a message to the sender
(hurricaine@mpinet.net--complete with misspelling), I got an automatic
reply saying that the person had been expelled for bulk e-mailing. What
I was really hoping for with my original reply to the list was that the
person who sent it would respond to attempt to defend what appeared to
be a rather suspicious request for dough. Thanks for the replies, though.
todd.
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Todd Hartman thartman@austin.ibm.com (512)838-8789
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