Dodgy Adobe email

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January 04, 2010, 03:03:21 PM Last Edit: January 04, 2010, 03:51:49 PM by BennyHarp
I dont know much about computers but i got this email and was wondering did anyone else get something similar and is it ok to download - always a bit wary about these things and i've no idea how they got my email address!

Thanks

Dear valued customers, 

Adobe PDF is pleased to announce new version for PDF Reader which enable you to view, create, edit  and print PDF documents. The PDF format as a global exchange document format is created by Adobe and is the most efficient way to exchange information. You can simply follow the following instructions to make your PDF Reader/Writer most updated.
     1. Visit Abode PDF website or click this link: http://www.adobe-pdf.org


     2. Download new version of Adobe PDF and get your application updated.

Thank you for choosing us, the worldwide leader PDF Reader.

Adobe PDF
That was never a square ball!!

Billys Boots

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January 04, 2010, 03:13:55 PM
Keep me posted if this is above-board please.  Sounds too good to be true.
My hands are stained with thistle milk ...

screenexile

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January 04, 2010, 03:16:45 PM Last Edit: January 04, 2010, 03:19:04 PM by screenexile
Wouldn't trust it... Adobe's website is adobe.com so I would be wary of them setting up another website for something like this... I'll have a look around but I'd say it's nothing to do with Adobe!

Also I would be wary of them not spelling their companies name right!

Quote1. Visit Abode PDF website or click this link: http://www.adobe-pdf.org

Declan

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January 04, 2010, 03:27:39 PM
steer clear

BennyHarp

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January 04, 2010, 03:29:09 PM
Quote from: screenexile on January 04, 2010, 03:16:45 PM
Wouldn't trust it... Adobe's website is adobe.com so I would be wary of them setting up another website for something like this... I'll have a look around but I'd say it's nothing to do with Adobe!

Also I would be wary of them not spelling their companies name right!

Quote1. Visit Abode PDF website or click this link: http://www.adobe-pdf.org

That bit you have highlighted is actually a hyperlink in the original email, screenexile - think its a bit dodgy alright!
That was never a square ball!!

Fear ón Srath Bán

#5
January 04, 2010, 03:41:12 PM
Carlsberg don't do Gombeenocracies, but by jaysus if they did...

BennyHarp

#6
January 04, 2010, 03:50:17 PM
Cheers lads!
That was never a square ball!!

ziggysego

#7
January 04, 2010, 04:23:06 PM
Quote from: BennyHarp on January 04, 2010, 03:03:21 PM
I dont know much about computers but i got this email and was wondering did anyone else get something similar and is it ok to download - always a bit wary about these things and i've no idea how they got my email address!

Thanks

Dear valued customers, 

Adobe PDF is pleased to announce new version for PDF Reader which enable you to view, create, edit  and print PDF documents. The PDF format as a global exchange document format is created by Adobe and is the most efficient way to exchange information. You can simply follow the following instructions to make your PDF Reader/Writer most updated.
     1. Visit Abode PDF website or click this link: http://www.adobe-pdf.org


     2. Download new version of Adobe PDF and get your application updated.

Thank you for choosing us, the worldwide leader PDF Reader.

Adobe PDF

1) Have you bought something off them before? (not downloaded illegally)

2) If you have, then they would use your name in the email... not valued customer.
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