Full Retail PhotoShop 7.0 for $39.95??? [recurring spam]

[Maetryx]

Maetryx here,

I've been getting a very colorful ad from an outfit called OptinFreebies or something. But if I actually click on the Buy Now link it sends me to an order form here: http://64.157.12.157/ [specific destination deleted]

Scam scam scam scam. Scam scam scam scam. Scammity SCAM! (to the tune of SPAM by Monty Python). So. What can we find out about that IP address?

 

[minendo]

Link

As seen from above link this was brought up in Hot Deals, but locked and editted by AnandTech Moderator.

 

[hoihtah]

shame on them jerks...

scamming out on honest people that actually pay for all their apps.

 

[Maetryx]

Doh! I didn't linkify it on purpose because I didn't want it to get locked. I don't think ANYONE should purchase from these guys because either:
1) it is a total scam and you will be the victim of fraud
2) it is a pirate software and Adobe will be the victim of fraud

I was just wondering if the AT community could expedite the demise of these jokers.

 

[Maetryx]

It appears that the IP address falls under an IP block as follows:

CandidHosting Inc. (NETBLK-NEUC-CH-64-157-12-0)
412 E. Madison Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
US Netname: NEUC-CH-64-157-12-0
Netblock: 64.157.12.0 - 64.157.12.255
Coordinator:
Charmatz, Charles (CC2190-ARIN) charles@city-guide.com
727-638-8091 Record last updated on 16-Jan-2002.
Database last updated on 20-May-2002 20:01:13 EDT.

 

[tm37]

Well I have been getting them too.

Either stolen or copied.

I just delete them.