In the last day or so, you may have received an email with subject header:
Action Required : Activate Your New Adobe PDF ReaderSender:
newsletter AT adobe-pro-software.comREF: INTRODUCING UPGRADED ADOBE ACROBAT 2010
Dear Customers,
Adobe is pleased to announce new version upgrades for Adobe Acrobat 2010.
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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:
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If you have any question please contact us at: support AT adobe-pro-software.com
Best regards,
Michael Lobenberg
Adobe Acrobat
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Registrant Name: PDF Reader Solutions
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Registrant City: New York
Registrant State: New York
Registrant Postal Code: 10028
Registrant Country: US
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Contact Name: PDF Reader Solutions
Contact Organization: PDF Reader Solutions
Contact Street1: 1283 Avenue Street
Contact City: New York
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Contact Postal Code: 10028
Contact Country: US
Contact Phone: +1 800 829933
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