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To check the status of an e-mail, try the following Web sites: Does the e-mail warn you about an alleged computer virus? Check it at These Web sites are good for researching very current items: If you're looking for information specific to a particular city, try:

 

  
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

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Hoax Busting Resources
Tired of getting recycled e-mail hoaxes and chain letters in your inbox? Here's a handy list of resources for identifying and coping with Internet misinformation