I received an email from Microsoft Award 2012 by saying "congratulations your email have earned the Microsoft Award 2012: is - this legitimate?
I have an email entitled 'CONGRATULATIONS YOUR EMAIL HAVE GAGNÉ of THE MICROSOFT AWARD 2012, PLEASE OPEN THE ATTACH.' 05/26/12. So I'm wondering - is it true or is it just a scam.
I understand your concern.
Sincerely;
Mulan
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