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This Phishing email... What is the IP? (programming.dev)
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[โ€“] DScratch@sh.itjust.works 31 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I do believe that is confirmed canon.

[โ€“] entwine@programming.dev 2 points 6 hours ago

I remember reading about this many years ago as an explanation for why there were so many banner ads that looked like they were created in MS paint.