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Returned/Unable to Deliver

By Mary Landesman, About.com

Description: A hoax. The text of one such email follows:
Example of hoax email:

There is a new virus going arround in the last couple of days!!! DO NOT open or even look at any mail that you get thar says: "Returned or Unable to Deliver" This virus will attach itself to your computer components and render them useless. Immediately delete any mail items that says this. AOL has said this is a very danderous virus, and there is NO remedy for it at this time, Please Be Careful, And forward to all your on-line friends A.S.A.P.

Remember: Hoaxes are a waste of both time and money. Please don't forward them on to others. And if you are tempted to forward something just in case, read the article Toxic Excuses instead.

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