1. ATM Reverse Pin Panic Code
E-mail claims that entering one’s PIN in reverse at any ATM will summon the police.

2. Invitation Virus
E-mail warns about Invitation (or Olympic Torch) computer virus.

3. UPS Uniform Warning
E-mail warns that terrorists have acquired UPS uniforms.

4. Osama Bin Laden Virus
E-mailed computer virus claims Osama bin Laden has been captured or hanged.

5. Ashley Flores
Missing child alert: Ashley Flores.

6. Cell Phone Directory and Telemarketers
E-mail claims users must sign up with the national Do Not Call list to prevent telemarketers from calling their cell phones.

7. Applebee’s Gift Certificates
E-mail claims Applebee’s restaurants are giving away free gift certificates.

8. Life Is Beautiful
Warning about the “Life Is Beautiful” PowerPoint-based computer virus.

9. Bill Gates / Microsoft / AOL Giveaway
E-mail claims Bill Gates, Microsoft and AOL are giving away cash and merchandise to those who forward an e-mail message.

10. Target Stores
E-mail claims Target stores do not support veterans.

11. Slow Dance / Amy Bruce
Amy Bruce, a terminally ill young girl, writes “Slow Dance” poem.

12. Ben Stein’s Confessions for the Holidays
Actor/writer Ben Stein’s commentary on the observance of Christmas.

13. Starbucks
E-mail claims Starbucks refused to send free coffee to G.I.s serving in Iraq.

14. Carjacking
E-mail describes parking lot carjackers who place flyers on cars’ rear windows.

15. Gift Card Scam
E-mail warns about scammers’ stealing value from gift cards.

16. Citgo Buycott / Boycott
E-mails urge Americans to buy/not buy gasoline from Citgo or Petro Express stations.

17. Social Security Petition
E-mail petition advocates denying U.S. social services to non-citizens.

18. Fantastic Machine
Video clip shows music-playing “farm machine” built at the University of Iowa.

19. Zicam
E-mail describes consumer’s experiencing a loss of smell after using Zicam brand cold remedy.

20. Excise Tax Credit
Special one-time federal excise tax credit rebates tax overpayment on phone bills.

21. Let’s Say Thanks
The Xerox web site LetsSayThanks.com allows the public to send free personalized postcards to U.S. troops serving overseas.

22. Lead in Lipstick
E-mail warns that several major brands of lipstick contain dangerous levels of lead.

23. Jury Duty Scam
E-mail warns about jury duty phone scam perpetrated by identity thieves.

24. Andy Rooney
E-mail offers transcript of 60 Minutes commentator Andy Rooney’s explaining his political views.

25. Andrea Montoya
Missing child: Andrea Montoya

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