Here's a heads up from Rootsweb Help Desk:
http://helpdesk.rootsweb.com/
Faked mail:
2006-05-02
Fake mail addressed from RootsWeb Abuse Department
It has come to our attention that RootsWeb is suffering from a low-life
attempt to infect its users by sending them to an infected website.
Basically, if you see mail that is reputedly being stated as being from
the RootsWeb Abuse Department and telling you to confirm your email by
clicking a link, then just delete it.
Please DO NOT click the link.
Another reminder: don't ever click on any bank, PayPal, today I got one
from Amazon etc, links that talks about your information needs
correction. When you click on it, it takes you to an internet place
that looks just like the authentic website, but it isn't, and then will
ask for personal info, like your social security number, date of birth,
credit card info etc. This is a way for them to take money out of your
bank account, charge your credit card or take over your identity. Be
aware.
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Pat Connors, Sacramento CA
http://www.connorsgenealogy.com
http://www.connorsgenealogy.net