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Answer» Several months ago I bought Ubuntu from CD Earth and put it on my credit card. In a few days it arrived and all was well. "Thanks, You went above and beyond even without the free CD's. I will definitely remember you for any future software needs." Though i couldn't find Ubuntu on CDearth to check it out. It also seems to have a legitimate Verisign and Mcafee security label. you MIGHT want to check this out: http://www.cdearth.com/terms_conditions.htm It says the extra CD's were a free trial and had to be returned within 25days, it is all written in their terms and conditions but they are being quite sneaky about it. FBPleas do us a favor. REPORT this to you local DA. And call your credit card company and have a talk with them. This kind of stuff is going on all over. Please read this: http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/0/333/RipOff0333661.htm Go to every consumer forum you know of an let everybody know. Nobody will do anything unless enough people yell long enough and loud enough. Ubuntu is Free... They will ship you up to 10 copies from there website.Thanks for your comments. It's probably no secret that I'm a 'senior citizen.' So it's my job to fall for every scam out there; anyway... Ubuntu has now cost me 5$ plus the $59.96 they charged me for the other discs. I did file a report with the Scam Report as the previous post suggested. I talked with my credit card company, Mastercard and they will protest the charges. I doubt that will result in any return of the charges, I did google cdearth and found several people complaining that they had received the same treatment. Anymore suggestions appreciated.http://www.mywot.com/en/scorecard/cdearth.com ...Has quite a bit of a BAD report... Copas: If you use FireFox, check out WOT for helping determine if a site is safe: http://www.mywot.com/ If you use Internet Explorer, check out McAfee Site Adviser: http://www.siteadvisor.com/ WOT is FF and IE compatible And as usual SA has it WRONG! http://www.siteadvisor.com/sites/cdearth.comQuote from: evilfantasy on January 18, 2009, 09:38:34 PM WOT is FF and IE compatibleAHha, they dont go off user INPUT nearly as much as they should. At least they have comments. I couldent find a IE version of WOT, where is it? http://www.mywot.com/en/download/ff The IE install option is beneath the download button.Quote It's probably no secret that I'm a 'senior citizen.' So it's my job to fall for every scam out there; anyway... Me too. And I keep getting e-mails for companies the I canceled. They just keep sending bills to me because I changed my Credit Card number and they can no longer bill me automatically. Anti-Virus and similar tools are very important. But they can not protect you form everything. Fraud can come in many forms.By the way SSL is good, but not as secure as it should be. Your browser can be tricked.This has been documented. You need that latest version of FireFox to be sure. I have a PayPal account, and I use it, but I refuse to give them more information than what they need. They are NOT a responsible institution that will protect you from any fraud. You have to put a limit on what you do with your PayPal account. Yet PayPal is one of the better firms! The only companies that will offer you protection, as far as I knew, are the credit card companies. And even then you have to be on top of it and look at all your charges every month. Avoid ever doing any business with a stranger using your bank account. Do not deposit checks from people you do not know! Do NOT give then your account number, you social security number, your birthday or anything other than maybe your shipping address. Don't even tell a stranger the name of your dog! Thanks for your comments. What I experienced wasn't illegal just deceptive. I think I am pretty aware but I got caught. Fortunately it was for a small amount. I suppose it would be the same if it had been my house. I would be setting out in the street... Anyway, Your comments made me feel better. I'll try to stay alert and spread the word. Hang in there, Ivan Copas This is for: The Geek After Dark. (There is no little reply box at the end of your last post.) I received an email from CDEarth saying they were going to refund the money they charged me for the discs. I'm giving you credit for moving them. Perhaps they 'got religion' as we say here in Southern Ohio. Or perhaps you contacted the Obama team. Anyway; Thanks a bunch. Ivan Copas |
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