I've become quite cynical about emails from strangers, deleting them upon receipt. I've adopted a "Just Say No" mantra. But this one almost got me.
Subject: Adobe Acrobat: Upgrade Needed
I thought it odd for Adobe to email me, much less attach a zip file, so my suspicions were raised. But I probably did need an upgrade, so I continued reading.
The details seemed legit:
Adobe is pleased to announce new version upgrades for Adobe Acrobat Reader. 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 please open attached file.
Copyright 2011 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights reserved.
TrackNum: RBN098-2772687
Adobe Systems Incorporated,
Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:56:18 +0200
Then I re-read the greeting: "Hello Dear." And hit delete.
"Hello Kitty" would have been more believable.
Score one more for the suspicious consumer, another zero for spammers.
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