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On Wed, 31 Dec 1997, Chris Pickett wrote:

>This is consistent with my ZERO TOLERANCE policy on spam.
>
>More information on this spammer(and soon to include this spam) are 
>available at:
>http://www.studio42.com/kill-the-spam/reports/freesoft600.html
>
>USA:
>Once again, some spamer has chosen to forge a USA.Net address into their 
>illegal spam. I know this violates your AUP and that if this is a valid 
>account it will be terminated. I thank USA.Net in advance for your 
>cooperation beacuse of your excellent and consistent track record in the 
>past.
>
>Gin.Net:
>Someone has chosen to use your servers to relay their spam. Please correc 
>this problem to avoid becoming victims of this in the future. If you can 
>also point to where this spam originated from, I'll be more than happy to 
>complain there as well.
>
>lifedata.com:
>It appears this spam came from your network. Regardless, your domain has 
>been implicated to defraud you, so you might want to look into this.
>
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>Date: Thu, 01 Jan 98 06:48:59 EST
>To: hoket@usa.net
>Subject: FREE $600 Worth of Software !
>Message-ID: <199712273755.LAC88852@taretmail.net>
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>				
>
> "FREE" $600 Worth of SOFTWARE "EXPLODES YOUR BUSINESS" 
>
> Hello,
>  
>You don't want to trash this one! I "WILL" give you absolutely "Free" 
>Software that sells for $600. I WILL NOT ASK FOR ANY MONEY at Any Time.
>  
>The $200 "CHECKER" software program allows you to accept checks by fax, 
>email, or telephone. If you have ever wanted or presently have an 
>internet business.......this is a MUST!
>  
>BONUS!! Now I also provide you with a "well known" software program that 
>will easily enable you to obtain contact information on potential 
>customers right from the internet. Similar software sells for $400+. You 
>will be able to obtain these sales leads by the thousands while you are 
>"online".
>
>Will your business "EXPLODE"?
>  
>You bet it will!               IT HAS TO !!!!
>  
>You will become a part of a  DOWNLINE THAT HAS THIS CAPABLITY!
>  
>Along with these software programs, I provide you with a "GREAT", "FREE
>BUSINESS", that you can promote on the internet and off. 
>
>Additional BONUS - you will receive one of the cheapest long distance 
>rates available today!! NO Sign-up Fees! NO Hidden Costs!
>  
>For quick and  FREE  details, just send an email with CHECKER in the 
>subject 
>line to:
> 		 <mailto:morkim@hotmail.com>         
>
>and you will receive information about this exciting opportunity right 
>away!
>  
>I look forward to your response.  You may email me at:  
>
>				morkim@hotmail.com 
>
>for an immediate  response for more info.
>
>
>Thanks,          
>
>