Re: [MV] A strange email.....

From: Patrick Jankowiak (eccm@swbell.net)
Date: Thu Jun 05 2003 - 22:33:34 PDT


anything with a double extension is suspect. especially .doc and .scr.
These are often used by trojans. I think AOL does not send this kind
of thank you note. Can you zip the file and send it to me? I would
like a peek. Since I use netscape, I can handle the file sanitarily
and view it with a dos based hex editor.

Rikk Rogers wrote:
>
> Just got a file from "AOL Instant Messenger" thanking me for my
> subscription.
> It asked for a return with an "OK" in the body of the reply.
> Had attached file bod399.doc.scr
> Showed my logon name as "armytruck63".
> Norton did not see it as a virus, I did not subscribe, I did not reply.
>
> This just about had to come in from something connected to the Yahoo or the
> Military Vehicle Mailing list.
>
> 1. has anyone seen this?
>
> 2. Watch for it, it sure looks suspicious.
>
> Rikk Rogers - RK Lion LTD.
> 416 S 4th St
> Ponca City OK. 74601-5335
> -M35A2- -M38- MVPA -22345-
>
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