Dubious 'request' in the mail
SFGate.com, March 12th, 2006
We would like to take this opportunity to warn all of our viewers of
the dangers of various scams such as the one described in this
article. Always be careful when giving out your personal
information to anyone.
Alot of junk mail masquerades as official documents. But a recent mailing
from something called the National Data Research Center really takes the prize.
California seniors who are being targeted by the apparent scam should be
especially vigilant.
"2006 Government Regulated Senior Program," the mailer says in big letters.
And in smaller letters: "New Government Program Protects Seniors."
The return address is given as 2020 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington DC,
which is just a few blocks from the White House.
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