Many greeting card messages sent via email are simply a ploy to get users to either download and install an infected computer file or to visit a site where the user will receive a virus.

Lately there has been a message going around similar to the following:
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Good day.
You have received an eCard
To pick up your eCard, choose from any of the following options:
Click on the following link (or copy & paste it into your web browser):
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Your card will be aviailable for pick-up beginning for the next 30 days.
Please be sure to view your eCard before the days are up!
We hope you enjoy you eCard.
Thank You!
(Link Removed)
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Please delete this message immediately. Do not follow any of the links within the message, and always avoid any message with a link to an .exe file or any other type of attachment.