Hoaxes
 
With the advent of email and the possibility of sending out information to
many recipients at the same time there have been many hoaxes cluttering up mailboxes.
The essential feature of these items is the plausibility of the message
and the possibility of it affecting your email/life/finances etc.
 
If a message you get from a friend or unknown author
seems to fit the above description
YOU SHOULD BE CAUTIOUS.
 
There is no substitute for common sense and a questioning mind.
 
Before sending it to others it is wise to:
 
First, ask yourself does it look suspicious?
Second, check the web sites listed below.
 

Remember: It's a really good idea to check your sources before broadcasting.