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missile
missile Posts: 11,769 Forumite
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From: Adobe Software (your_order@adobe.com)

Hello.

Thank you for buying Acrobat X Pro software.
Your Adobe License key is in attached document below.

Adobe Systems Incorporated.
https://dub116.mail.live.com/mail/#

I did not buy this, so I guess it is a scam?
Please advise :A
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  • waddler_8
    waddler_8 Posts: 3,588 Forumite
    Just delete it - The attachment probably contains a trojan.

    Similar thing here: http://blog.mxlab.eu/2011/11/02/email-with-adobe-license-key-attached-contains-a-trojan/
  • bengalknights
    bengalknights Posts: 5,021 Forumite
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    Yes it is a scam trying to infect your pc
  • scooby75
    scooby75 Posts: 800 Forumite
    The big giveaway to these is to look at the email address they purport to come from. This one, from live.com, is basically a hotmail account. Even if it looks official, you can hover your mouse over the link (don't click!) and you should get the actual address pop up in a box after a second or so.

    With this particular example, ask yourself "Would Adobe use a hotmail address for their business?" The answer should be "No".

    Best to ask if you have communicated with or bought something from the organisation the email purports to be from. If not, then treat it as scam mail and forward it to this address: email@actionfraud.org.uk
    Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam
  • missile
    missile Posts: 11,769 Forumite
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    scooby75 wrote: »
    ...you can hover your mouse over the link (don't click!) and you should get the actual address pop up in a box after a second or so.

    When I hover over, it does come up with the same sender address.
    "A nation's greatness is measured by how it treats its weakest members." ~ Mahatma Gandhi
    Ride hard or stay home :iloveyou:
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