Email from someone who says that my computer has been infected by a Virus.Currupt of data.

I received an Email my computer saying has been infected by a Email of Virus.My does not open, it says that my data is corrupted. What can I do about it.

Hi grahamfordy,

It's probably a scam.  Please see article with some additional information:

http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/msName.aspx

I hope this helps!

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