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COMPUTER SCAM

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     Nigel,

     This doesn't have anything to do with brass bands but could 
     affect us all.  It has been circulated by the Computer people 
     here at Manchester University and I would be grateful if you 
     could circulate it thoughout your mailing lists.

     Cheers 

     Janet Lewis

     Forwarded warning:
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     There is a big scam going on where a person calls and says that 
     they are doing a computer survey from a company.  The company 
     name that they give is usually a big well-known software company, 
     and they usually say that they are doing the survey because they 
     want to give out free software.

     They want to know what would be a good time for someone to come 
     from their company and install the software on your PC.  They 
     also ask questions about income, etc.

     During their questioning, they (unknowingly to you) find outwhat 
     time you're usually home, what kind of computer equipment you 
     have and all sorts of other valuable information.  At a company 
     where a friend of mine works, a co-worker of his received one of 
     these calls, and he was robbed the very next day (of course, when 
     he was not home).

     I received a  similar call yesterday afternoon.  Fortunately, I 
     knew about this ahead of time, and we didn't provide them with 
     any information.

     I want to make you all aware of the situation and the potential 
     danger involved in giving out any information like this over the 
     phone. The people sound very genuine, and very few people are 
     going to question receiving free software.

     I would advise you, however, to tell the people that if they have 
     your phone number, they should have your address (we think 
     they're getting it off the internet somehow), and they can mail 
     you any free software they might be offering.  If you have a home 
     computer set-up, you should be familiar with installing your own 
     software.  You may even want to tell them you don't have a home 
     computer.  Whatever you're comfortable with.

     Please don't give out any information  that you may regret later. 
     Pass this information along to friends and  family members, as 
     well. The fewer people they are able to scam, the better.


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