I got this e-mail at work yesterday and I'm wondering if it's real or just one of the many stories people make up and send out.
SubjectGovernment regarding purchase of UPS uniforms: BE ALERT!!!!
There has been a huge purchase, $32,000 worth, of United Parcel Service (UPS) uniforms on eBay over the last 30 days. This could represent a serious threat as bogus drivers can drop off anything to anyone with deadly consequences! If you have ANY questions when a UPS driver appears at your door, they should be able to furnish VALID I.D.. Additionally, if someone in a UPS uniform comes to make a drop off or pick up, make absolutely sure they are driving a UPS truck.
UPS doesn't make deliveries or pickups in anything except a company vehicle. If you have a problem, IMMEDIATELY call your local law enforcement agency right away! TAKE THIS SERIOUSLY! Tell everyone in your office, family, friends, etc. Make people aware so that we can prepare and/or avoid terrorist attacks on our people! Thank you for your time in reviewing this and PLEASE send to EVERYONE on your list, even if they are friend or foe. We should all be aware!
Kimberly Bush-Carr
Management Program Specialist
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Bureau Customs and Border Protection
Washington, DC 20229
What do you think? Hoax or not?...and who exactly is selling all these UPS uniforms on E-bay?
If you got to this site it will say it is a hoax. Notice that the date is from June 16.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/virushoaxbusters/message/1455
Posted by: Tom at July 24, 2003 07:57 PMHere's the link to snopes.com, Always a good hoax checker:
http://www.snopes.com/rumors/ups.asp