From: mhw@wittsend.com (Michael H. Warfield)
Subject: Re: FLORIDA FIRE VICTIMS - NEWS-GROUP-NEWS
10 Jul 1998 01:14:35 -0700
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To: thartman@austin.ibm.com (Todd Waxahachiefortudinouslyexportitionismistically Hartman)
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Todd Waxahachiefortudinouslyexportitionismistically Hartman enscribed thusly:
> Forwarded message:
> > From: hurricaine@mpinet.net
> > Subject: FLORIDA FIRE VICTIMS - NEWS-GROUP-NEWS

> <SNIP>

> > If you would like to help.
> > SEND WHATEVER AMOUNT YOUR HEART CAN.

> > TO:BBC 
> > P.O. 757 
> > Lady Lake,  Fl.   32158-0757

> > Make check payable TO:
> > BBC or Better Business Council

> > Write on bottom left of check in Memo:**Fire victims**

> > For more information:http://myfreeoffice.com/spacestation/


> Is this for real?  I tried the URL here and got nothing (404--Not Found).
> Is there some way I can ensure that the address above has anything to
> do with the Better Business Beareau?

	Get real!  They ask for donations sent to a PO box and you ask
if it's for real?  The chances of a scam like this being legit are so
remote the Hubble Telescope couldn't find it!

> todd.

> -- 
> Todd Hartman           thartman@austin.ibm.com      (512)838-8789
> The opinions which may or may not be explicitly expressed or implied in this
> document are completely my own and are not necessarily those of my employer.

	Mike
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