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Is this a scam or worse?
NeilL
Registered Users Posts: 4,201 Major grins
http://apple-downloads.com/
It's slick and elaborately set up, but the English betrays a non-native user, and the purchase page is http:// not https:// despite claims that it is secure.
It's one of those too-good-to-be-true offers, but too-good-to-ignore!:D
Any ideas?
Neil
It's slick and elaborately set up, but the English betrays a non-native user, and the purchase page is http:// not https:// despite claims that it is secure.
It's one of those too-good-to-be-true offers, but too-good-to-ignore!:D
Any ideas?
Neil
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my own english typing is terrible and sometimes I have had to delete a whole post and
redo after reading it on a forum and it actually sounded like someone from a 3rd world country......
I would contact them about return / refund policy.....if there is absolutely no refunds then run fast..real fast....
and only pay with CC or PAYPAL....at least with those 2 paymt types you can get your money back if it is pirated
and you cannot register it with the software company....they also invite you to ask them questions.......
Not all download companies are frauds.....just because they do not offer a hard copy with a purchase......I have used a company that is in Russia for e-books / manuals over 10yrs ago and then bought a piece of software from them...it registered and work fantastically and I forgot to upgrade it for a few years.....went back to the software company to buy an upgrade to the most current version and all went smoothly, no probs.....the original purchase saved me $300...but I make sure I can get a refund if the software is not registrable with proper key codes and such......
Basically just use your buyer beware spidey sense and email them all sorts of questions.........some software comes with registration key codes and also authentication codes....make sure all is available..
I would never purchase from an http link, only https
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I agree but......A lot of http sites change to https once the purchase is actually started, as when they ask for CC number
I am in communication with them. Will pop the question about whether the SW is registrable.
Neil
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Stay away.
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Quote:
Follow-Up: 152120
Good Day,
You have to realize, that online registration is not supported by OEM versions,
but there is no limitation with software at all.
You'll receive serial number and activation instructions. You can update your software from Adobe after activation without problems.
Thank you for your interest in the Software Store. I hope this information has been helpful.
Software Store Customer Support
Here are my working hours: everyday (except Friday) from 11 PM to 7 AM (GMT)
Any feedback you provide would be greatly appreciated.
Respectfully, Scott
Neil
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Wanna buy a bridge?
Seriously, just do a Google search on "apple-downloads.com" and you'll find all the reasons to avoid this site.
Kind of you, R... but actually, I was looking for a blue one!
Neil
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Yeah!:cry
And I want so much to believe I can buy PS CS5 for a hundred bucks!:D
Neil
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Yeah, right.
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Absolutely a scam! Apple sells Photoshop CS5 upgrade for $199. If it seems too good to be true...
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Soft Quality
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<table id="toc" class="toc" summary="Contents"><tbody><tr><td>Contents
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- 1 History
- 2 Evidence of spamming
- 3 Evidence of piracy
- 4 False Pretenses
- 4.1 Bogus acreditation
- 4.2 Bogus physical address
- 5 Sample sites
- 6 IP Adddresses
- 7 Further reading
</td></tr></tbody></table> URL="http://spamtrackers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Soft_Quality&action=edit§ion=1"]edit[/URL HistorySoft / Quality aka RoyalSoftware, OEM Software, Quality Software, Soft Quality, Soft Store, surfaced about September 2009, and grew into significant spamming numbers through October / November. It was discovered again in June 2010 under the name OEM Software or Quality Software.
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OEM Software / RoyalSoftware - Click to enlarge
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Quality Software - Click to enlarge
</td><td>
Soft Quality - 1 Click to enlarge
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Soft quality - 2 Click to enlarge
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Soft Store Click to enlarge
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OEM Software Click to enlarge
</td></tr></tbody></table> URL="http://spamtrackers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Soft_Quality&action=edit§ion=2"]edit[/URL Evidence of spamming
The "Contact Us" page shows that this company is finding itself being blocked by spam filters. That is a clear indication that their domain names are being so heavily spammed that they have to tell people to turn off their spam filters in order to receive mail! The spelling, punctuation and grammar is left unaltered.
From http://softqualitygo.com/user/contact/
Need Help?
Want to purchase, but have a questions? Complete form bellow to get quick response via e-mail. To get response make sure, that you have disabled spam filters on your mailbox (or check spam/junk mail folder). Registered users, please, consider to use login form above.
URL="http://spamtrackers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Soft_Quality&action=edit§ion=3"]edit[/URL Evidence of piracy
From http://download-community.com/info/faq/
1. Why is your software cheaper than the original version?
Because we offer only download copies of licensed versions. This means that you will not
receive any printed documentation (licensing or instructions) - just files and instructions
in .txt format, and will not be able to register this software online. All updates (for
most of the software) are available to you. The software which we selling was bought
primarily at auctions and from companies that have gone out of business.
From their own admission, they do not provide software keys that are designed to prevent software piracy. Even second hand software comes with an enabled software key, transferable from the previous owner. If there is not a key, then the software is either "not for resale" or stolen.
URL="http://spamtrackers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Soft_Quality&action=edit§ion=4"]edit[/URL False Pretenses
URL="http://spamtrackers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Soft_Quality&action=edit§ion=5"]edit[/URL Bogus acreditation
A set of accreditation logos on the page make it look as if this operation is certified by several organizations. The first sign that this is a fraudulent claim, is that each logo is an image with no click through to the appropriate site for verifications. Secondly, if you do take the trouble to visit such sites, you will find no reference to Soft / Quality. They are not referenced at c|net, nor as an Adobe Certified Partner, nor an Autodesk Authorized Reseller nor a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner. What they have done is stolen the logos from each of the sites for these certifiers, and displayed them on their web site.
URL="http://spamtrackers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Soft_Quality&action=edit§ion=6"]edit[/URL Bogus physical address
<table> <tbody><tr> <td> Their web site pictures their building in "business.jpg" and gives an address at 901-999 North 3rd st, Abilene, TX 79601.
Google maps shows a different building at that location, and it is the Abilene Independent School District building. </td><td>
Fake picture - Click to enlarge
</td><td>
Actual 901 North 3rd St - Click to enlarge
</td></tr></tbody></table> In November the address was changed to a real building at 795 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA 94107. A search of the database of Microsoft Gold Certified Partners for online software shows no partners at that address. There is no listing to be found on the Adobe Partners program either.
URL="http://spamtrackers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Soft_Quality&action=edit§ion=7"]edit[/URL Sample sites
<table class="wikitable" border="1"> <tbody><tr> <th width="180"> Domain name </th><th width="250"> Registrar </th><th width="115"> IP Address </th><th width="220"> Name Servers </th></tr> <tr> <td>bestdownloadsoftwareshop.com </td><td> PAKNIC (PRIVATE) LIMITED </td><td> 46.16.240.26 </td><td> ns1.newwt.ru ns2.newwt.ru </td></tr> <tr> <td>good-software-market.net </td><td> PAKNIC (PRIVATE) LIMITED </td><td> 46.16.240.26 </td><td> ns1.newwt.ru ns2.newwt.ru </td></tr> <tr> <td>buycheapsoftwarenow.net </td><td> PAKNIC (PRIVATE) LIMITED </td><td> 46.16.240.26 </td><td> ns1.newwt.ru ns2.newwt.ru </td></tr> <tr> <td>cheapsoftwaremagazine.com </td><td> PAKNIC (PRIVATE) LIMITED </td><td> 46.16.240.26 </td><td> ns1.newwt.ru ns2.newwt.ru </td></tr> <tr> <td>soft-for-all.com </td><td> ALANTRON BLTD. </td><td> 60.172.228.103 </td><td> ns1.pr2mf.com ns2.pr2mf.ru </td></tr> <tr> <td>soft-downloads.net </td><td> ALANTRON BLTD. </td><td> 60.172.228.103 </td><td> ns1.pr2mf.com ns2.pr2mf.ru </td></tr> <tr> <td>software-discounter.net </td><td> ALANTRON BLTD. </td><td> 60.172.228.103 </td><td> ns1.pr2mf.com ns2.pr2mf.ru </td></tr> <tr> <td>software-software.net </td><td> ALANTRON BLTD. </td><td> 60.172.228.103 </td><td> ns1.pr2mf.com ns2.pr2mf.ru </td></tr> <tr> <td>oemsoftwarediscounter.com </td><td> ALANTRON BLTD. </td><td> 60.172.228.103 </td><td> ns1.pr2mf.com ns2.pr2mf.ru </td></tr> <tr> <td>get-soft-now.com </td><td> ALANTRON BLTD. </td><td> 60.172.228.103 </td><td> ns1.pr2mf.com ns2.pr2mf.ru </td></tr> <tr> <td>oem-market.net </td><td> ALANTRON BLTD. </td><td> 60.172.228.103 </td><td> ns1.pr2mf.com ns2.pr2mf.ru </td></tr> <tr> <td>appe-software.net </td><td> ALANTRON BLTD. </td><td> 60.172.228.103 </td><td> ns1.pr2mf.com ns2.pr2mf.ru </td></tr> <tr> <td>billing-one.com </td><td> ALANTRON BLTD. </td><td> 212.117.165.179 </td><td> ns1.ns4dns.com ns2.ns4dns.com </td></tr> <tr> <td>bill4soft.com </td><td> ALANTRON BLTD. </td><td> 212.117.165.179 </td><td> ns1.ns4dns.com ns2.ns4dns.com </td></tr> <tr> <td>clean-oem.com </td><td> HOOYOO (US) INC. </td><td> 212.117.165.179 </td><td> ns1.ns4dns.com ns2.ns4dns.com </td></tr> <tr> <td>download-community.com </td><td> BIZCN.COM, INC. </td><td> 212.117.165.179 </td><td> ns1.ns4dns.com ns2.ns4dns.com </td></tr> <tr> <td>download-journal.com </td><td> BIZCN.COM, INC. </td><td> 212.117.165.179 </td><td> ns1.ns4dns.com ns2.ns4dns.com </td></tr> <tr> <td>greatoem.com </td><td> ONLINENIC, INC. </td><td> 212.117.165.179 </td><td> ns1.ns4dns.com ns2.ns4dns.com </td></tr> <tr> <td>oem-box.com </td><td> ONLINENIC, INC. </td><td> 212.117.165.179 </td><td> ns1.ns4dns.com ns2.ns4dns.com </td></tr> <tr> <td>oem-data.com </td><td> ONLINENIC, INC. </td><td> 212.117.165.179 </td><td> ns1.ns4dns.com ns2.ns4dns.com </td></tr> <tr> <td>oem-name.com </td><td> HOOYOO (US) INC. </td><td> 212.117.165.179 </td><td> ns1.ns4dns.com ns2.ns4dns.com </td></tr> <tr> <td>oem-planet.com </td><td> DOMAINCONTEXT, INC. </td><td> 212.117.165.179 </td><td> ns1.ns4dns.com ns2.ns4dns.com </td></tr> <tr> <td>oem-share.com </td><td> BIZCN.COM, INC. </td><td> 212.117.165.179 </td><td> ns1.ns4dns.com ns2.ns4dns.com </td></tr> <tr> <td>oem-software.cn </td><td> XIAMEN LONGTOP TECHNOLOGY </td><td> 212.117.165.179 </td><td> ns1.ns4dns.com ns2.ns4dns.com </td></tr> <tr> <td>oemlibrary.com </td><td> ONLINENIC, INC. </td><td> 212.117.165.179 </td><td> ns1.ns4dns.com ns2.ns4dns.com </td></tr> <tr> <td>oemlight.net </td><td> DOMAINCONTEXT, INC. </td><td> 212.117.165.179 </td><td> ns1.ns4dns.com ns2.ns4dns.com </td></tr> <tr> <td>oemstart.com </td><td> ONLINENIC, INC. </td><td> 212.117.165.179 </td><td> ns1.ns4dns.com ns2.ns4dns.com </td></tr> <tr> <td>oemwin.com </td><td> ONLINENIC, INC. </td><td> 212.117.165.179 </td><td> ns1.ns4dns.com ns2.ns4dns.com </td></tr> <tr> <td>sales-download.com </td><td> ONLINENIC, INC. </td><td> 212.117.165.179 </td><td> ns1.ns4dns.com ns2.ns4dns.com </td></tr> <tr> <td>soft4lib.com </td><td> BIZCN.COM, INC. </td><td> 212.117.165.179 </td><td> ns1.ns4dns.com ns2.ns4dns.com </td></tr> <tr> <td>soft4pcs.com </td><td> BIZCN.COM, INC. </td><td> 212.117.165.179 </td><td> ns1.ns4dns.com ns2.ns4dns.com </td></tr> <tr> <td>soft4windows.com </td><td> BIZCN.COM, INC. </td><td> 212.117.165.179 </td><td> ns1.ns4dns.com ns2.ns4dns.com </td></tr> <tr> <td>soft4world.com </td><td> BIZCN.COM, INC. </td><td> 212.117.165.179 </td><td> ns1.ns4dns.com ns2.ns4dns.com </td></tr> <tr> <td>users-help.com </td><td> ALANTRON BLTD. </td><td> 212.117.165.179 </td><td> ns1.ns4dns.com ns2.ns4dns.com </td></tr> <tr> <td> softqualitygo.com </td><td> ALANTRON BLTD. </td><td> 122.225.56.90 </td><td> ns1.gr4ns.com ns2.vb8ns.com </td></tr></tbody></table> No reputable registrar should honor a service contract to register a domain name for criminal use.
URL="http://spamtrackers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Soft_Quality&action=edit§ion=8"]edit[/URL IP Adddresses
212.117.165.179 is owned by
root eSolutions
35, rue John F. Kennedy
7327 Steinsel
Luxembourg
+352 20.500
+352 20.500.500
122.225.56.90 is owned by
CHINANET-ZJ Jiaxing
No.101 Zhongshan Road,Jiaxing,Zhejiang.314001
CN
+86-573-2050040
+86-573-2079999
ns1.ns4dns.com has address 85.17.189.165
RIP Mean
P.O. Box 93054
1090BB AMSTERDAM
Netherlands
+31 20 3162880
+31 20 3162890
ns2.ns4dns.com has address 202.71.104.226
Gatekeeper TMNET Sdn bhd
TMNET Sdn Bhd
Tingkat 3, TM IT Kompleks
Jalan Lingkaran Fauna 2, cyberjaya
+603 26812075
+603 26810187
MY
60.172.228.103 is owned by
Jinneng Wang
17/F, Postal Building No.120 Changjiang
Middle Road, Hefei, Anhui, China
CN
+86-551-2659073
+86-551-2659287
wang@mail.hf.ah.cninfo.net
URL="http://spamtrackers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Soft_Quality&action=edit§ion=9"]edit[/URL Further reading
- Threat Center Live blog
- Redirection abuse on Microsoft spaces.live.com
Retrieved from "http://spamtrackers.eu/wiki/index.php/Soft_Quality"Categories: Well-known Spam | Software Piracy
Canon 50D, 30D and Digital Rebel (plus some old friends - FTB and AE1)
Long-time amateur.....wishing for more time to play
Autocross and Track junkie
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I am impressed, dude! WTG!
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Adobe's official ( World-Wide) retailers: Here
I don't see that store listed.
Jim,
Good lord.....don't spread it around! I have a rep to keep up.
Sam
Hey, that's not a blue bridge! It's a red bridge that someone painted blue! I smell a scam!
Buy with confidence:
Did you use real Adobe software to do that??!!
Neil
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...And the verdict is... GUILTY!
Sam the Super Sleuth, this is mighty!
Neil
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No surprise, is it, Tom!!
Neil
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I dunno... I see a bit of grey in places
neil
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Link to my Smugmug site
Neil
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