Mary Thomas False identity, person does not represent company con artist fake ripoff Internet

I received an e-mail from this individual, who claims she represents Sprint. Sprint Customer Service denies any affiliation with this person. I don't know how she got my e-mail address, or how she knows I have an account with Sprint.

I have given the Sprint/MCI Internet Abuse Investigations department all the information I have been able to glean from message headers as well as WHOIS information. I am going to append this information below, with my own personal information redacted. If you receive the same type of e-mail, notify Sprint immediately, and do not access the referenced website.

ORIGINAL MESSAGE:

From:
To: "1298819 SURVEY" ************
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2003 9:27 AM
Subject: Sprint Needs Your Assistance


> Sprint is conducting a research study to better understand the needs and
preferences of our local service customers - and we would like your help!
>
> To help, just follow the instructions below. Your opinions are CONFIDENTIAL and will NOT be associated with you in any way.
>
> To complete our survey, you can either:
> 1. Double-click on the URL below, or
> 2. Copy it into your browser
>
> http://www.greenfieldonline.com/net/36803-mrr.asp?email=1298819
>
> Please note that no one will attempt to sell you anything as a result of your participation in
> this study. The survey should take no more than 5
> minutes of your time and you are free to complete it when it is most convenient for you from home, work, or school. All we ask is that you complete the survey by May 4, 2003.
>
> Your cooperation with this study is greatly appreciated!
>
> Mary Thomas
> Project Director

dns www.greenfieldonline.com

www.greenfieldonline.com resolves to 206.65.172.40

This website is not blackholed (associated with spammers), but I am working with Sprint/MCI to find out exactly what they're up to. It could be a some type of scam, so beware. I'll update if and when I get more information from Sprint.

John
Waconia, Minnesota
U.S.A.