Illegal version of Microsoft Windows??!

[Myridden]

Today I just got a e-mail saying that I have a illegal version of microsoft windows, and I have no idea why.

 

 

 

I got my computer from best buy probably 6-8 months ago and I didnt get this e-mail since now. The people at best buy didnt tell me anything about this or any microsoft info.

 

 

 

What is this about? did anybody else get this e-mail?

[Somnambulism]

Who is it from?

 

 

 

Be aware that Windows Genuine Advantage gives a lot of false positives.

[Myridden]

it says its from

 

 

 

"Microsoft Corporation"

[Parabola]

Can you copy and paste the header of the email? Addresses are often spoofed.

[Myridden]

Can you copy and paste the header of the email? Addresses are often spoofed.

 

 

 

Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2007 18:38:32 +0000

 

Subject: Illegal Version Of Microsoft Windows

 

To:

 

From: "Microsoft Corporation"

 

 

 

 

 

here is the whole thing

 

 

 

"Dear Sir/Madam,

 

 

 

Advances in software technology allow us to regularly scan the internet for use of pirated software.

 

 

 

We have been running these scans on ranges of IP Address' and we believe you are using an illegal version of Microsoft Windows. Failure to read this email thoroughly may result in legal action being taken against yourself and/or your company.

 

 

 

If you are not responsable for your Microsoft Windows installation then please forward this message to the respective persons.

 

 

 

Unless you take immediate action and purchase a legitimate Microsoft Windows package then we will have no alternative but to take further action and contact our attorney.

 

 

 

You may purchase a legitimate version of Microsoft Windows by clicking on the following link:

 

 

 

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/.

 

 

 

You have a maximum of 30 days to comply to this email.

 

 

 

If you have any further questions please contact [email protected]

 

 

 

Microsoft Corporation

 

 

 

"

[Parabola]

I meant the whole header as opposed to just the reader-friendly bit. I don't know how you read your email so I can't tell you how to view it.

 

 

 

In Gmail you can click the down arrow, on the right of 'Reply' at the top of a message, then click 'Show original'. Copy and paste the part above the actual message text and it will looks a bit like this, taken from some spam:

 

 

 

X-Gmail-Received: 6addad9f85391c0d55288795f9e1cf2d7d957e97

Delivered-To: REMOVED

Received: by 10.70.34.13 with SMTP id h13cs38073wxh;

       Mon, 8 May 2006 21:00:54 -0700 (PDT)

Received: by 10.70.28.7 with SMTP id b7mr3289875wxb;

       Mon, 08 May 2006 21:00:52 -0700 (PDT)

Return-Path: 

Received: from 64.freepay.com (64.freepay.com [69.20.36.64])

       by mx.gmail.com with ESMTP id i15si2805527wxd.2006.05.08.21.00.52;

       Mon, 08 May 2006 21:00:52 -0700 (PDT)

Received-SPF: pass (gmail.com: domain of [email protected] designates 69.20.36.64 as permitted sender)

Message-Id: <[email protected]>

Received: by 64.freepay.com id hc09v809sggm for ; Tue, 9 May 2006 00:00:51 -0400 (envelope-from )

Date: Tue, 9 May 2006 00:00:51 -0400

From: [email protected]

To: REMOVED

Subject: Your gift is waiting...

Content-type: text/html

[Myridden]

I meant the whole header as opposed to just the reader-friendly bit. I don't know how you read your email so I can't tell you how to view it.

 

 

 

In Gmail you can click the down arrow, on the right of 'Reply' at the top of a message, then click 'Show original'. Copy and paste the part above the actual message text and it will looks a bit like this, taken from some spam:

 

 

 

X-Gmail-Received: 6addad9f85391c0d55288795f9e1cf2d7d957e97

Delivered-To: REMOVED

Received: by 10.70.34.13 with SMTP id h13cs38073wxh;

       Mon, 8 May 2006 21:00:54 -0700 (PDT)

Received: by 10.70.28.7 with SMTP id b7mr3289875wxb;

       Mon, 08 May 2006 21:00:52 -0700 (PDT)

Return-Path: 

Received: from 64.freepay.com (64.freepay.com [69.20.36.64])

       by mx.gmail.com with ESMTP id i15si2805527wxd.2006.05.08.21.00.52;

       Mon, 08 May 2006 21:00:52 -0700 (PDT)

Received-SPF: pass (gmail.com: domain of [email protected] designates 69.20.36.64 as permitted sender)

Message-Id: <[email protected]>

Received: by 64.freepay.com id hc09v809sggm for ; Tue, 9 May 2006 00:00:51 -0400 (envelope-from )

Date: Tue, 9 May 2006 00:00:51 -0400

From: [email protected]

To: REMOVED

Subject: Your gift is waiting...

Content-type: text/html

 

 

 

I use yahoo and I dont see anything that shows the origanal...

[Myridden]

Ok people the problem is solved...I scrolled down and it said "this is a prank e-mail from one of your buddies" soo...no need to worry anymore

[dsavi]

If one of my buddies did that to me... :evil:

[ashozzy2]

haha, thank liquid generation for that

[Mercifull]

I'd tell my mate that I had to go out and buy it. And that he now owes me at least half the money for it