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Daniel Yourdon
05-06-2004, 9:20 AM
I recieved this e-mail today.
Until I learn otherwise I am treating it seriously and thought this the best way to spread the word.

UPS Uniforms

Government warning regarding purchase of UPS uniforms:
There has been a huge purchase, $32,000 worth, of United Parcel Service
(UPS) uniforms on eBay over the last 30 days. This could represent a
serious threat as bogus drivers (terrorists) can drop off anything to
anyone with deadly consequences! If you have any questions when a UPS
driver appears at your door, they should be able to furnish VALID ID.
Additionally, if someone in a UPS uniform comes to make a drop off or pick
up, make absolutely sure they are driving a UPS truck. UPS doesn’t make
deliveries or pickups in anything, except a company vehicle. If you have a
problem, immediately call your local law enforcement agency right away!
Take this seriously! Tell everyone in your office, your family, your
friends, etc. Make people aware so that we can prepare and/or avoid
terrorist attacks on our people! Thank you for your time in reviewing this
and please send to everyone on your list, even if they are friend or foe.
We should all be aware!

Kimberly Bush-Carr
Management Program Specialist
U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Just keep you heads up alot of us get U.P.S. Packages.

Chris Rolke
05-06-2004, 10:05 AM
sorry this is a hoax

http://www.snopes.com/rumors/ups.asp

Wes Bischel
05-06-2004, 2:19 PM
"if someone in a UPS uniform comes to make a drop off or pick
up, make absolutely sure they are driving a UPS truck"

Gee in our neighborhood during the Christmas rush the UPS guy (who I know thanks to eBay) has a helper who rides a full size tricycle with a wagon behind it - Now I know your going to ask - yes it is brown :eek:

Wes