Klingerman Virus
(Toxins in Envelopes)

Last Updated: 23/05/2000 12:21 PM

This information is a hoax/urban legend and should be ignored.

Here is a link to the CDC in the US that debunks this hoax: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/kingerman_hoax.htm

Subject: Fw: virus warning but not e-mail

This is an alert about a virus in the original sense of the

word...one that affects your body, not your hard drive.

There have been23 confirmed cases of people attacked by the

Klingerman Virus, a virus that arrives in your real mail box,

not your e-mail in box.

Someonehas been mailing large blue envelopes, seemingly at

random, to people inside the US. On the front of the envelope

in bold black letters is printed, "A gift for you from the

Klingerman Foundation." When the envelopes are opened, there is

a small sponge sealed in plastic. This sponge carries what has

come to be known as the Klingerman Virus, as public health

officials state this is a strain of virus they have not

previously encountered.

When asked for comment, Florida police Sergeant Stetson said,

"We are working with the CDC and the USPS, but have so far been

unable to track down the origins of these letters. The

returnaddresses have all been different, and we are certain a

re-mailing service is being used, making our jobs that much more

difficult." Those who have come in contact with the Klingerman

Virus have been hospitalized with severe dysentery. So far

seven of the twenty-three victims have died.

There is no legitimate Klingerman Foundation mailing unsolicited

gifts. If you receive an oversized blue envelope in the mail

marked, "A gift from the Klingerman foundation", DO NOT open it.

Place the envelope in a strong plastic bag or container, and

call the police immediately. The "gift" inside is one you

definitely do not want.

PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO EVERYONE YOU CARE ABOUT.

Another new variant (October 2001):

Subject: this was told by a postal worker a friend of mine

Please be aware of the envelopes you received in the mail saying coupons inside. It has been stated on the internet that these envelopes are brown or white in color. One they are open it has some chemical inside that will do damage to the skin.

These envelopes are being sent by terrorists.

Please ignore any messages regarding this supposed "hoax" and do not pass on any messages regarding it. Passing on messages about this hoax serves only to further propagate it.

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