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Aldrew Posts: 283

Just got this email forwarded on to me. Is this possible??

>All mobile users pay attention: if you receive a phone call and your
>mobile phone displays (XALAN) on the screen don't answer the call, END
>THE CALL IMMEDIATELY.
>
>If you answer the call, your phone will be infected by a virus. This
>virus will erase all IMEI and IMSI information from both your phone
>and your SIM card, which will make your phone unable to connect with
>the telephone network. You will have to buy a new phone.
>
>This information has been confirmed by both Motorola and Nokia. There
>are over 3 Million mobile phones being infected by this virus in all
>around the world now. You can also check this news in the CNN web
>site.

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Posted: 2005-08-18 17:34:12
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axxxr Posts: > 500

Thats the first i've heard of this...saw nothing at all on CNN or BBC to confirm this.
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Posted: 2005-08-18 17:39:03
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OluYom Posts: > 500

@Aldrew: That is one big hoax. No point dwelling on the issue.
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Posted: 2005-08-18 18:15:00
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Krubach Posts: > 500

BIG REAPPEARING HOAX!

How the hell can a virus be downloaded thru a call...
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Posted: 2005-08-18 20:30:38
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whizkidd Posts: > 500

Man! This is old stuff! Last heard in 04 but....my phone did act up..when i received a strange call.
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Posted: 2005-08-18 23:25:00
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