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By Mary Landesman, About.com Guide to Antivirus Software since 2000

Killer Spam : Hitman Email Threatens Recipients

Tuesday January 16, 2007
Imagine opening your email inbox and reading a message from an alleged assassin - telling you to pay thousands of dollars, or die. According to the FBI, the scary emails have been ongoing since December 2006 and at least 115 people have filed complaints thus far. Many of the emails contain personal details that attempt to lend an air of legitimacy and, of course, add to the recipient's fear. >> Full Story
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