Special Invitation to Google Earth Locations

Variol (Farseer) Elmwood · 03-30-2009, 12:24 PM

Did anyone else get this as well?

Quote:

Get the exclusive first look at Google Earth New Locations

Google Earth is a free software which allows you to view the world from the comfort of your PC. Enhance your experience with Contacts Navigator & Earth Viewpoint!

Your Earth Code: 6208 (Limited amount left)
http://netgweekly.com/re.php?lnk=1203430582

- See the best & most popular locations on Earth
- Easily add friends & family from your address book
- Get easy to follow step-by-step directions
- NEW! Explore the ocean & watch footage of ocean expeditions

Your Earth Code: 6208 (Limited amount left)
http://netgweekly.com/re.php?lnk=1203430582

Also, you can now explore the Ocean with Google Earth.

- Dive right into the water and visit the deepest parts of the ocean

- Learn about endangered species, ocean observations and climate changes

- Discover shipwrecks and new hot spots around the world

Your Earth Code: 6208 (Limited amount left)
http://netgweekly.com/re.php?lnk=1203430582

Best Regards,

Daniel Davis
Earth Team VP

You will not get anymore of our emails if you go here
http://netgweekly.com/

or write to:

Plaza Neptuno, local #7
Via ricardo J Alfaro, Tumba Muerto
Panama Ciudad
Republica de Panama

SpiritWarrior · 03-30-2009, 12:46 PM

I thought Google Earth was free? Or is this some kinda pro version or beta of the "new locations"?

Firestormalpha · 03-30-2009, 01:01 PM

Never heard of any programing company based in Panama. And the constant repetition of your "Earth Code" seems a little suspicious to me. Though if this is a scam, it's the best grammar and spelling I've seen in one.

ocellis · 03-30-2009, 01:22 PM

It's probably an attempt to make money off Google's work (by gaining traffic) at best, or an attempt to peddle malware at worst (by offering 'tweaked' version of Google Earth).

You might want to edit out the links.

Bungleau · 03-30-2009, 01:45 PM

Scam sniffer on high alert...

Googling for "google earth locations" provides a number of hits, most related to collections of locations from Google Earth. Nothing related to this particular venture.

Googling for "netgweekly" and "netgweekly.com" provides abso-flinkin'-lutely nothing... no entries anywhere.

Checking Whois for netgweekly.com provides just a protected registration.

Feel free to examine... but have your spy/mal/bloatware sensors on high, and make sure your antivirus is up to date. And keep both hands on your wallet... which would, of course, prevent you from accessing the mouse or keyboard

Unless you're really, really talented....

Variol (Farseer) Elmwood · 03-30-2009, 02:14 PM

Oh boy, I hope ElfBane doesn't see this. ..probably give me sh!t again.

I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express once!

Bungleau · 03-30-2009, 02:31 PM

I wouldn't worry about it too much yet... like FSA said, it's one of the best written and most grammatically correct messages I've seen. And the repetition of the link just strikes me as common email sales technique - a lot of the reputable people I get email communications from will do that with their offers. That way, at whatever point you've decided you want to find out more, you can easily do it.

Most people don't do the kind of sniffing around that I do, so they don't get much beyond the surface. Hey, prove it to yourself... at your next gathering, see how many people know what whois is, or what a domain lookup is.... just don't be surprised if they all start to give you a little more room

03-30-2009, 12:46 PM	#2
SpiritWarrior Jack Burton Join Date: May 31, 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 5,854	Re: Special Invitation to Google Earth Locations I thought Google Earth was free? Or is this some kinda pro version or beta of the "new locations"? __________________ Still I feel like a child when I look at the moon, maybe I grew up a little too soon...

03-30-2009, 01:01 PM	#3
Firestormalpha Knight of the Rose Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Coral Springs, Fl USA Age: 41 Posts: 4,454	Re: Special Invitation to Google Earth Locations Never heard of any programing company based in Panama. And the constant repetition of your "Earth Code" seems a little suspicious to me. Though if this is a scam, it's the best grammar and spelling I've seen in one. __________________ "When you start with a presupposition, it's hard to arrive at any other conclusion." "We are never to judge a philosophy by its abuse." - Augustine "If you're wondering if God has a sense of humor, consider the platypus." http://www.greaterthings.cbglades.com

03-30-2009, 01:22 PM	#4
ocellis The Magister Join Date: August 3, 2003 Location: Dis Age: 41 Posts: 121	Re: Special Invitation to Google Earth Locations It's probably an attempt to make money off Google's work (by gaining traffic) at best, or an attempt to peddle malware at worst (by offering 'tweaked' version of Google Earth). You might want to edit out the links.

03-30-2009, 01:45 PM	#5
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Re: Special Invitation to Google Earth Locations Scam sniffer on high alert... Googling for "google earth locations" provides a number of hits, most related to collections of locations from Google Earth. Nothing related to this particular venture. Googling for "netgweekly" and "netgweekly.com" provides abso-flinkin'-lutely nothing... no entries anywhere. Checking Whois for netgweekly.com provides just a protected registration. Feel free to examine... but have your spy/mal/bloatware sensors on high, and make sure your antivirus is up to date. And keep both hands on your wallet... which would, of course, prevent you from accessing the mouse or keyboard Unless you're really, really talented.... __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

03-30-2009, 02:14 PM	#6
Variol (Farseer) Elmwood Jack Burton Join Date: May 16, 2003 Location: Dartmouth, NS Canada Age: 60 Posts: 5,634	Re: Special Invitation to Google Earth Locations Oh boy, I hope ElfBane doesn't see this. ..probably give me sh!t again. I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express once! __________________ A MAN WHO WANTS FOR NOTHING HAS INFINITE WEALTH. (me)

03-30-2009, 02:31 PM	#7
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Re: Special Invitation to Google Earth Locations I wouldn't worry about it too much yet... like FSA said, it's one of the best written and most grammatically correct messages I've seen. And the repetition of the link just strikes me as common email sales technique - a lot of the reputable people I get email communications from will do that with their offers. That way, at whatever point you've decided you want to find out more, you can easily do it. Most people don't do the kind of sniffing around that I do, so they don't get much beyond the surface. Hey, prove it to yourself... at your next gathering, see how many people know what whois is, or what a domain lookup is.... just don't be surprised if they all start to give you a little more room __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

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