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the big torch! 101 Scam

The theme of the torch cleansing is not new.

This is the second hoax using this symbol that I have received a few days, experts have found another 1 or 2 more. This hoax is a variant of the hoax of the "Olympic torch", itself a variant of "a map for you."

Basically, this message invites you (yes!) to tell your friends to be wary of any message marked "Invitation" in the subject line or else the 10 plagues of Egypt ( Bible: Exodus , chap.7- 8) will be the gnognotte compared to what you expect.

Here is a sample letter:

============== ======================= TITLE ========

Invitation
or
Info ...

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CONTENT READ AND CIRCULATE .............!!!!
VIRUS CAUTION

In the coming days, you must be very careful not to open any mail called "Invitation" regardless of who sent you! It is a virus that "opens" a torch and burns the hard disk of the PC.

This virus will be sent by someone you have in your contact list, that's why you should send this e-mail! It is better to receive this message 25 times than to receive the virus and open it!

So if you receive a mail called "invitation" DO NOT OPEN ABOVE !!!!! AND TURN YOUR PC !!!!!!

is the worst virus announced by CNN classified by Microsoft as the most destructive virus ever have existed until now!

this virus was discovered yesterday afternoon by McAfee and no repair yet for this virus level cons!

This virus simply destroys the Zero Sector "of the hard disk where vital information is kept!

SEND THIS EMAIL TO EVERYONE YOU KNOWLEDGE! Friends, contacts ... and remember that the more you tell people, more people will be prevented by mass!
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In study of hoaxes email it is always interesting to note the linguistic anomalies. In fact, hoaxes are rarely re-writing errors and quickly become the "signature" of the hoax. Thus, the phrase " announced by the CNN " (emphasis added) is quite revealing and unique. In fact, a Google search gives 149 results containing all the same fault ... And they all mention that it is a hoax ...

Beyond that, Microsoft n'anonce nor classifies viruses. By cons, if you want to ensure the validity of virus warnings, check the sites of McAfee, Symantec (Norton).

Symantec (English): http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/vinfodb.html
McAfee (English): http://us.mcafee.com/virusInfo/default.asp
VirusTraQ ( French): http://www.virustraq.com/info_virus/

Never forget the following:

Use your brain before clicking

Do not click on an attachment not formally identified by Sender

Put Your anti-virus update and scan your PC

Do not hesitate to opt for free (or avast avg example)