Urban Legend Zeitgeist: Gap Email Tracking

Synopsis	The Gap is giving away cargo pants, Hawaiian shirts and hats to those who forward their email. See the hoax here.
Is it true?	No.
Why?	Forwarded email can't be tracked. There is no free lunch.
Comments	Email tracking hoaxes are becoming as prevalent as email virus hoaxes.
See also	Rebuttals More Email Tracking: The Gap Giveaway from About.com References "Computer Virus Myths Home Page" "CIAC Internet Hoaxes" from the US Department of Energy's Computer Incident Advisory Capability Other email tracking hoaxes Disney Email Prizes Gap Email Tracking

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