Kelly had received a confirmation email from the airline, suggesting the fare should be valid under the new rules.

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And then further so that a confirmation email had to be sent which you then had to agree to again: double opt in.

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Georgetown told us to place a standard order for overnight delivery online, then reply to the confirmation email with the delivery date we wanted.

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Another, spotted by Websense, spoofs an Amazon order confirmation email.

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Elliott then received a confirmation email.

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Upon submitting your registration, you will receive a detailed confirmation letter via email.

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An email confirmation is sent to you which can be merged with Outlook or Google calender to serve as a reminder.

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Just shoot over any email with confirmation details (a flight, car rental, hotel booking, etc.) and it'll update your trip and any connected calendars.

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Even so, it was not clear that Allen would choose to go ahead with a Senate confirmation hearing, given the nature of the email probe.

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You'll get an email alerting you to the price drop and a new confirmation number.

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Now, instead of receiving thick-carded invitations to runway shows in the mail, guests are invited via email and directed to bring a barcode printout of their seat confirmation to the show in order to be admitted.

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