YOU_are_FAT!.TXT.pif was the attachment I received (I though rootsweb did not allow attachments through their server - the one I got was via the list) http://housecall.antivirus.com/housecall/start_pcc.asp free online virus scanner would be my suggestion along with a big DO NOT OPEN ATTACHMENTS that are unrequested from anyone - including your most trusted friend > Hi All: I am getting messages from Ann Wooley through this newsgroup that > suggest looking at an attachment. They came with two different messages and > are unrelated to the discussion that they purport to be responses to. One > is marked as a music file, the other as a news article. My computer is > refusing to open them because they are corrupt (ie. damaged, not offensive). > Don't know what is going on, but be careful. > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.264 / Virus Database: 136 - Release Date: 7/2/01