Suspicious email from Absolute

LondonBroil · #1 12-28-2004, 02:07 AM

I almost want to email him to see what kind of scam this is. As long as I don't download any attachments he sends me, could opening an email from him through hotmail give my computer some kind of virus/trojan?

From: "Gary McRory" <Gary@AbsolutePoker.absp04.com>
Reply-To: <gary@absolutepoker.com>
To: <ME>
Subject: bonuses
Date: Mon, 27 Dec 2004 14:54:39 -0500

Dear Me,

Just a short note to let you know that you have earned our year end cash bonuses as a VIP player. If you would like these bonuses please email me and I will go over the details.

Respectfully,

Gary

VIP Host

Asnbabe · #2 12-28-2004, 02:11 AM

Theres an old thread with the same person from ab, you might want to read it

http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/sh...v=#Post1371911

WSOPWinner2005 · #3 12-28-2004, 02:12 AM

Looks like a normal AP mail server to me, post the headers...

LondonBroil · #4 12-28-2004, 02:19 AM

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Looks like a normal AP mail server to me, post the headers...

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What are "headers"?

WSOPWinner2005 · #5 12-28-2004, 02:35 AM

Other thread answers the question, but headers are shown if you "View Source" of an e-mail sent to you, shows what servers it was relayed through etc etc etc...

joedot · #6 12-28-2004, 03:03 AM

It's legit. I got the same email a few weeks ago, emailed him back, and he gave me the bonus details. I think it was 20%, plus they gave me a free 10 bucks with no play through requirement.

gila · #7 12-28-2004, 03:49 AM

Yea, its legit. You better call or email him, you will get some free money depending on how much you deposit. Plus the 20 percent bonus.

ugaistheteam · #8 12-31-2004, 10:56 PM

Hmmm, I have over 100,000 ARP points on this site, and Im also a winner of a seat to WSOP on that site, but no MVP status......go figure. UGA.

JKDStudent · #9 12-31-2004, 11:05 PM

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Hmmm, I have over 100,000 ARP points on this site, and Im also a winner of a seat to WSOP on that site, but no MVP status......go figure. UGA.

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That's because you win too much. [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

ugaistheteam · #10 01-01-2005, 07:05 PM

HeHe, thanks, just wondered how it works. Stared year off right with fifth in Rebuy on stars this morning. Happy New year to all....UGA.