Adobe-pro-software - spam & possible malware email doing the rounds

[*CountessA*]

In the last day or so, you may have received an email with subject header: Action Required : Activate Your New Adobe PDF Reader

Sender: newsletter AT adobe-pro-software.com

REF: INTRODUCING UPGRADED ADOBE ACROBAT 2010

Dear Customers,

Adobe is pleased to announce new version upgrades for Adobe Acrobat 2010.

http COLON // www DOT adobe-pro-software DOT com

Advanced features include:

- Collaborate across borders
- Create rich, polished PDF files from any application that prints
- Ensure visual fidelity
- Encrypt and share PDF files more securely
- Use the standard for document archival and exchange

To upgrade and enhance your work productivity today, go to:

http COLON // www DOT adobe-pro-software DOT com

If you have any question please contact us at: support AT adobe-pro-software.com

Best regards,
Michael Lobenberg

Adobe Acrobat
Copy rights © Adobe Acrobat 2010 – All Rights Reserved
Website: http COLON // www DOT adobe-pro-software DOT com

This message was sent from Adobe PDF Support to xxxx. It was sent from: Michael Lobenberg, 3948 Avenue Street, New York, NY 10023. You can modify/update your subscription via the link below.

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To be removed click here

(I have removed the actual links as I do not want anyone inadvertently clicking onto them.)

Do NOT be fooled by this email!

The domain name was registered two days ago. Secondly, it was registered in RUSSIA (unfortunately a hot spot for spam/scam material). I have posted the whois details below for your information.

% By submitting a query to RU-CENTER's Whois Service
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Domain name: ADOBE-PRO-SOFTWARE.COM
Name Server: ns3-fwl2.nic.ru
Name Server: ns4-fwl2.nic.ru
Name Server: ns8-fwl2.nic.ru
Creation Date: 2010.11.13
Expiration Date: 2011.11.13

Status: DELEGATED

Registrant ID: RKJSS6Y-RU
Registrant Name: PDF Reader Solutions
Registrant Organization: PDF Reader Solutions
Registrant Street1: 1283 Avenue Street
Registrant City: New York
Registrant State: New York
Registrant Postal Code: 10028
Registrant Country: US

Administrative, Technical Contact
Contact ID: RKJSS6Y-RU
Contact Name: PDF Reader Solutions
Contact Organization: PDF Reader Solutions
Contact Street1: 1283 Avenue Street
Contact City: New York
Contact State: New York
Contact Postal Code: 10028
Contact Country: US
Contact Phone: +1 800 829933
Contact E-mail: pdfreader AT yahoo.com

STEPS YOU SHOULD TAKE:

1. Do not click to be unsubscribed to the mailing list. By clicking that link in the email, you will only confirm that your email is in use.
2. Do not click any link in the email. You will only run the risk of downloading malware.
3. Do not reply to the email. By responding in any way, you will only confirm that your email is in use - or make of yourself a target. Don't do it. The best response is none.
4. Do not keep the email. MARK IT AS JUNK, then delete is and purge it completely from your "Deleted" folder.

There is a similar email apparently which purports to be from Firefox. DON'T BELIEVE THESE EMAILS.

If you want the latest Adobe updates, go directly to www.adobe.com. Do not turn left or right; download only from the absolutely trusted source.

[Poddy]

Tis the season to be wary of all types of scams .

Happens every year and progressively getting worse

[*CountessA*]

This scam has surfaced again.

Please DO NOT CLICK ONTO LINKS FROM THESE EMAILS!

From: Skype Support <newsletter @ skype-2011-software DOT net> Sent: Sun 12/12/10 10:24 AM

To: my email address Priority: Normal

Subject: Download New Skype VoIP Software 2011 - More Free Talks

Dear valued Skype users,

This is to notify that new VoIP and Conversation Recording addons have been released for Skype.

Following are major new features:
http://www DOT skype-2011-software DOT net

- Talk more for free via Voice Over IP (VoIP)
- Lower cost when connecting to landlines (much cheaper than Calling Card)
- Record your conversation (better than telephone quality)
- Instant messaging & file-sharing, video calls
- Now available on PSP!

To check your current version and upgrade, go to :
http://www DOT skype-2011-software DOT net (I have removed the actual links here)

Skype has changed the way we think of telecommunications.

Thank you and enjoy.

Sarah Russell
Skype Support Center

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A virtually identical email has been sent with another Adobe Acrobat scam.

These are known to be scam emails. http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=782927

[*wheels*]

Well, I'm feeling a bit unwanted. 

I rarely get any spam emails at home. I get heaps of them at work, especially the ones where I've inherited or won lotsa money.

[*CountessA*]

If you want, I'll forward you MY spam!  :chinesespam: :phishing:

[golden]

The emails are arriving here twice a day, one goes through to junk mail, one ends up in the inbox.   

[*wheels*]

The internet providers must have different levels of filters in their systems. At work we use netspace and seem to get heaps of garbage. I have a gmail account and my isp account and they are both fairly spam free.

[low-enghooi]

Sometimes fairly spam free means bad news.

The spam filter might accidentally filter legitimate emails though. Gmail is doing a very good job but not perfect. It is worthwhile to regularly check your spam folder.

[*wheels*]

Thanks Low, I just checked my gmail spam folder and yes, both those emails are in there. Along with lots of special offers for anatomical enlargements and little blue pills! 

[low-enghooi]

Gmail once accidentally filtered off an ebay message from a seller. It was for a coin I purchased and seller discovered it was cleaned after the auction ended and asked if I still want the coin.

I didn't check the spam folder and missed that email. Only realized about that email when I told the seller the coin was cleaned, and she told me she sent me a message before I paid. When she saw my payment she thought I still want the coin.

So sorry to her. She is kind enough to accept the return and bear the postage cost for my carelessness of not checking my ebay message through ebay website instead rely on gmail.

I learnt my lesson to not rely on spam filter.

[tommy.irene]

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