is this a scam? save almost 2.5k on adobe master collection!??

humonous · Jul 22, 2009, 08:04 PM

No, before you ask im not affliated with this site, I got an email from them today saying they were an authorised reseller and that I could save almost 2.5k on adobe CS4 master suite.

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The additional code is Fs0MTZzk5555

Surely this can't be right, does anyone know if they are a scam site flogging pirated versions of adobe software?

gadabout · Jul 22, 2009, 08:23 PM

I wouldn't trust it. The links at the bottom of the page for being certified or what not don't work.

Neshi · Jul 22, 2009, 08:28 PM

everything that sounds too good to be true, usually is.

and I get a 404 Not Found error when trying to open the link.

SeraphicSorcerer · Jul 22, 2009, 08:43 PM

I definitely think its a scam, based on the link, based on the authorizing certifications being invalid or not working, Probably would get a disk, but it's probably pirated.

RoyBatty · Jul 22, 2009, 08:55 PM

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Why is the software cheap?

You can take the software for downloading only! You don't have to pay for frilly package, license and printing user manual, which altogether makes up the majority of the total value. But, unfortunately, in this case you cannot get a technical support and different additional discounts from the producer. Also you can take updates which are available for the majority of our products. Finally, you will not pay for the delivery.

The prices are too good to be true, IMO. Also they have Czechoslovakia in their coutry list - who cares it disappeared from the world map 20 years ago...

SeraphicSorcerer · Jul 22, 2009, 09:13 PM

Well didn't dissapear so much as rebrand itself. but hey who's counting, It's definitely piracy related, and in the case, got 5$? JK

lmao

Matth · Jul 22, 2009, 09:24 PM

IP traces to Korea, not a good sign!

Erroneus · Jul 22, 2009, 09:27 PM

It's pirated software

One of my sisters earlier boyfriend was stupid enough to buy a program via them and he couldn't get it to work, so I had to take a look on it. What he got, was access to donwload an iso file, which he should mount/burn and a patch with the name: appname_CRK...

I told him he was an idiot and showed him how to use it and never call me again with such a problem.

Zardon · Jul 22, 2009, 09:33 PM

reported it to my contacts in adobe, its not legal.

Mac Daddy · Jul 23, 2009, 02:21 AM

No it certainly isn't legal and humonous leaving you some rep for warning us on this

Jul 22, 2009, 08:04 PM	#1
humonous DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 164 Rep Power: 0	is this a scam? save almost 2.5k on adobe master collection!?? No, before you ask im not affliated with this site, I got an email from them today saying they were an authorised reseller and that I could save almost 2.5k on adobe CS4 master suite. Search The additional code is Fs0MTZzk5555 Surely this can't be right, does anyone know if they are a scam site flogging pirated versions of adobe software?

Jul 22, 2009, 08:23 PM	#2
gadabout Im Zaphod Beeblebrox Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 89 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Re: is this a scam? save almost 2.5k on adobe master collection!?? I wouldn't trust it. The links at the bottom of the page for being certified or what not don't work. __________________ AMD64 X2 3800+ 2GB DDR400 Dual Channel 250GB SATA Seagate \| 500GB SATA WD (WAS an external HD unit, until closure failed) DVD+/-RW Dual Layer w/ Lightscribe \| Plextor DVD+/-RW Dual Layer ATI MSI RX3870 OC Edition PCI-E 2.0 Windows 7 64bit

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Neshi S.N.A.F.U. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Wellington, NZ Posts: 3,384 Rep Power: 177 System Specs	Re: is this a scam? save almost 2.5k on adobe master collection!?? everything that sounds too good to be true, usually is. and I get a 404 Not Found error when trying to open the link. __________________ If one does not attach himself to people and desire, never shall his heart be broken. But then, does he ever truly live? Life is just too damn short for if's and maybe's

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SeraphicSorcerer HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 2,295 Rep Power: 156 System Specs	Re: is this a scam? save almost 2.5k on adobe master collection!?? I definitely think its a scam, based on the link, based on the authorizing certifications being invalid or not working, Probably would get a disk, but it's probably pirated. __________________

Jul 22, 2009, 09:13 PM	#6
SeraphicSorcerer HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 2,295 Rep Power: 156 System Specs	Re: is this a scam? save almost 2.5k on adobe master collection!?? Well didn't dissapear so much as rebrand itself. but hey who's counting, It's definitely piracy related, and in the case, got 5$? JK lmao __________________

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Jul 22, 2009, 09:27 PM	#8
Erroneus Get off my lawn! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Denmark Posts: 13,417 Rep Power: 119 System Specs	Re: is this a scam? save almost 2.5k on adobe master collection!?? It's pirated software One of my sisters earlier boyfriend was stupid enough to buy a program via them and he couldn't get it to work, so I had to take a look on it. What he got, was access to donwload an iso file, which he should mount/burn and a patch with the name: appname_CRK... I told him he was an idiot and showed him how to use it and never call me again with such a problem. __________________

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Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	Re: is this a scam? save almost 2.5k on adobe master collection!?? reported it to my contacts in adobe, its not legal.

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Mac Daddy DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 7,950 Rep Power: 79 System Specs	Re: is this a scam? save almost 2.5k on adobe master collection!?? No it certainly isn't legal and humonous leaving you some rep for warning us on this __________________ "My mom said the only reason men are alive is for lawn care and vehicle maintenance." - Tim Allen