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HIV hoax email

 

24.3.2008The Australian Red Cross Blood Service is aware of an email in circulation warning people about a HIV-infected needle found in a cinema.

Although the message appears to have been transmitted through the ARCBS email system, it was NOT an official transmission.

It appears the HIV warning email is a hoax, similar to those publicised through the Urban Legends website.

Apparently the hoax email has been circulating since 1998, but the location changes as it is forwarded. Please disregard the email.

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