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Old 10-17-2011, 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by mgjim View Post
.......You should never click on a link or open an attachment unless you completely trust the sender. Even then, you should know that unscrupulous senders can "steal" the identity of people you trust.
True. But beware: You can potentially receive e-mails from a sender you know. People get their e-mail addresses hijacked all the time. If the content/context of the e-mail seems suspicious, delete it, ignore it, or contact your friend the supposed sender to see if it's legit.

Bill