---
title: 'Please Reply This Email Immediately and Provide the Following Information Above'
date: '2009-07-16T09:07:37-04:00'
permalink: /please-reply-this-email/
tags:
    - internets
---

I’m not sure exactly why I find this as funny as I do. The sad thing, however, is that I’m quite sure someone’s going to fall for it.

> From: System Administrator \[email address redacted, but trust me when I say it’s not my sysadmin’s\]  
> Subject: Mailbox Update.  
> Date: 15 July 2009 6:16:57 PM PDT  
> To: undisclosed-recipients:;  
> Reply-To: System Administrator \[at a whole other email address, also redacted\]
> 
> Attn: Webmail User,
> 
> This message is from our Helpdesk Team to all webmail account owners.
> 
> We noticed that webmail account has been compromised by spammers. It seems they have gained access to webmail accounts and have been using it for illegal internet activities.
> 
> The center is currently performing maintenance and upgrading it’s data base. We intend upgrading our Email Security Server for better online services.
> 
> You are to send us your account information immediately to enable us reset your account. A new password will be sent to you once this is done.
> 
> Send the information as follows
> 
> \*Username:  
> \*Password:  
> \*Alternate email:
> 
> In order to ensure you do not experience service interruptions, please reply this email immediately and provide the following information above to prevent your account from being deactivated from our database.
> 
> Thank you for using our online services.  
> Helpdesk Team