This is an alert about a virus in the original
        sense of the word...one that affects your body,
        not your hard drive.

        There have been 23 confirmed cases of people
        attacked by the Klingerman Virus, a virus that
        arrives in your real mail box, not your e-mail
        in box. Someone has been mailing large blue
        envelopes, seemingly at random, to people
        inside the US.  On the front of the envelope in
        bold black letters is printed, "A gift for you
        from the Klingerman Foundation."  When the
        envelopes are opened, there is a small sponge
        sealed in plastic.  This sponge carries what
        has come to be known as the Klingerman Virus,
        as public health officials state this is a
        strain of virus they have not previously
        encountered.

        When asked for comment, Florida police Sergeant
        Stetson said, "We are working with the CDC and
        the USPS, but have so far been unable to track
        down the origins of these letters.  The return
        addresses have all been different, and we are
        certain a remailing service is being used,
        making our jobs that much more difficult."

        Those who have come in contact with the
        Klingerman Virus have been hospitalized with
        severe dysentery. So far seven of the
        twentythree victims have died. There is no
        legitimate Klingerman Foundation mailing
        unsolicited gifts.

        If you receive an oversized blue envelope in
        the mail marked,"A gift from the Klingerman
        foundation", DO NOT open it.  Place the
        envelope in a strong plastic bag or container,
        and call the police immediately.  The "gift"
        inside is one you definitely do not want.

        PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO EVERYONE YOU CARE ABOUT.

        PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO EVERYONE YOU CARE ABOUT.
 should immediately alert you that this is a hoax and should not be forwarded.
 If you see a request in an email to forward or pass on the message, you can immediately assume it's a hoax.