Fearfest continues courtesy of Homeland Security

[linazelle]

This is what I came to work to find in my email today:
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Government Warning regarding purchase of UPS uniforms:

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 (terrorists) 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, your family, your 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

[eyesroll]

1. This has, thankfully, been debunked

http://www.snopes.com/rumors/ups.asp

The advice is still valid -- if you don't know who your courier is, it's a good idea to check.

[greyl]

2. Thanks for being diligent

in your fact finding efforts, citing your sources etc... /sarc

[linazelle]

3. Thanks for debunking this

I was not aware of it.

[ellie]

4. Actually,

wasn't the MO of the Boston Strangler to wear service uniforms to gain entrance to people's homes and strangle them? I am always careful about letting people into my house, as should everyone. I would be more worried about this type of violence than terrorism.

Fear, consume, repeat.