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Just got a similar gag, supposedly from Paypal

This is apparently a common trick. Other similar tricks will activate a virus when you click on the attachment. Some of these e-mails are authentic-looking enough to fool almost anyone. I got a "Microsoft" one that even had working links to Microsoft in it.

Key fact to remember: no legitimate operation will EVER ask for things like your Social Security number or bank account number in an e-mail.

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