The following is an example of the 'Klingerman Virus' email.

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This is an alert about a virus in the original sense of the word...one that affects your body, not your hard drive.

There have been 23 confirmed cases of people attacked by the Klingerman Virus, a virus that arrives in your real mail box, not your e-mail in-box.

Someone has been mailing large blue envelopes, seemingly at random, to people inside the US. On the front of the envelope in bold black letters is printed, "A gift for you from the Klingerman Foundation." When the envelopes are opened, there is a small sponge sealed in plastic. This sponge carries what has come to be known as the Klingerman Virus, as public health officials state this is a strain of virus they have not previously encountered.

When asked for comment, Florida police Sergeant Stetson said, "We are working with the CDC and the USPS, but have so far been unable to track down the origins of these letters. The return addresses have all been different, and we are certain a remailing service is being used, making our jobs that much more difficult."

Those who have come in contact with the Klingerman Virus have been hospitalized with severe dysentery. So far seven of the twentythree victims have died. There is no legitimate Klingerman Foundation mailing unsolicited gifts. If you receive an oversized blue envelope in the mail marked,"A gift from the Klingerman foundation", DO NOT open it. Place the envelope in a strong plastic bag or container, and call the police immediately. The gift" inside is one you definitely do not want.

PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO EVERYONE YOU CARE ABOUT!

The following is an example of the 'Kinderman Virus' variation.

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Gene has just called from downtown and asked that I forward this info to as many of you as possible. The Houston Fire Department has received info over their wires from the federal government warning about some mailings that have been received by others.

Do not open a LARGE BLUE ENVELOPE with black lettering on the front saying "A GIFT FOR YOU FROM THE KINDERMAN FOUNDATION". They say 28 people have already died from some type of chemical or something on a sponge inside. They are taking this seriously at this point. I would hope that this would hit the news later, but they say there are so many things going on it's impossible to cover them all. If you do get an envelope like this call the police department or take it to your nearest fire station or back to the post office. Just do not open it. How sad this all is. I guess the best thing is to stick together protecting, caring and sharing.

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