Is raretvdvds.com for real?  Or just a scam?
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they use to sell their dvds on ebay as well, but when Ebay found out they were pirating, they closed their account for them. The website has been disabled as well.
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It's popcorn.net and it's a scam. The FTC is currently involved in a lawsuit with this company. \n\nPopcorn.net is a peer-to-peer application that offers you legal downloads of movies, music, and more direct to your desktop. Popcorn.net offers you a free three-day trial download and may make it almost impossible for you to actually cancel Popcorn.net during your trial. Once Popcorn.net installs on your PC, pop-ups may launch aggressively to remind you that payment of $29.95 is due. Popcorn.net popups may override your computer’s other functions. Popcorn.net may install various files to launch these popups every few minutes, making it difficult to remove.\n\nSee link below for removal information
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NO! I ordered them, had to pay 50 bucks, and what I got were a bunch of documents I had to read. They wanted me to fork over $150 if I wanted to get started. But I did some research and it is definitely a scam. I called them, wrote to them, and even emailed them. They sent me my money back fortunately. Don't do it.. don't do any of the "easy money" crap.. it's aaaaaall scam.
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I have searched several business databases and these companies are not even registered as such.\n\nIt is doubtful that tou will find any information on these "companies," because they are 99% likely to be fake.
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Is it a LEGAL download?\nIf so contact the company you downloaded it from.\n\nIs it an ILLEGAL download?\nIf so, You probably shouldent be watching it anyhow, and since many of the people who create the files are inexperienced and inept, The audio and video tracks get messed up alot, the quility is often poor and well.. you get what you pay for.
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It used to be ok, but so much stuff on there now is NOT what it claims and it can be the kiss of death from an adware point of view.\n\nI use torrent now - hardly ever have a fake file, very fast downloads, VASTLY more material on torrent sites, ZERO spyware / adware.\n\nFab :)
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No, and I wouldn't have if someone had pointed it out to me. Their domain bears all the details of a typical fake electronics store. If you perform a WHOIS search (for example at http://www.joewein.net/whois/ ) you get these details:\n\n+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++\n\n   Domain Name: megastore-electronics.com\n\n   Registrant Contact:\n      Ryan Newman         sseppelo@aol.com\n      2Advanced Tech Support\n      6 Westway\n      South Woodham\n      Ferrers, GB CM3 5NX\n      US\n      +1.7915327696\n\n   Administrative Contact:\n      Ryan Newman         sseppelo@aol.com\n      2Advanced Tech Support\n      6 Westway\n      South Woodham\n      Ferrers, GB CM3 5NX\n      US\n      +1.7915327696\n\n   Technical Contact:\n      Ryan Newman         sseppelo@aol.com\n      2Advanced Tech Support\n      6 Westway\n      South Woodham\n      Ferrers, GB CM3 5NX\n      US\n      +1.7915327696\n\n   Billing Contact:\n      Ryan Newman         sseppelo@aol.com\n      2Advanced Tech Support\n      6 Westway\n      South Woodham\n      Ferrers, GB CM3 5NX\n      US\n      +1.7915327696\n\n   Record created on 2006-01-08 04:54:16.\n   Record expires on 2007-01-08 04:54:16.\n\n   Domain servers in listed order:\n\n      ns1.dreamhost.com\n      ns2.dreamhost.com\n      ns3.dreamhost.com\n\nSo what we have is a site that's just over three months old, registered with a UK postal address but a US phone number and it doesn't mention the name of the supposed business this is the site of. Most fraud site domains were registered within three months because the sites tend to get killed after a weeks when the first victims complain or the stolen credit card for the website hosting bounces.\n\nOther things to check for on electronics store sites:\n- does the currency match the location?\n- do they have SSL (https:) for the ordering system with the padlock showing in IE and a proper certificate (no warnings!)?\n- do any e-Trust and other links do proper verification?\n- do they have a phone number that's either a freephone or matches the geographic location?\n- do they mention Western Union payments? (a big red flag)\n- do they have low prices but high minimum orders? (another big red flag)\n- do they offer free or flat rate worldwide shipping or worldwide on-site warrantee?\n- do they accept credit cards or PayPal? If not, avoid them. If they accept credit cards but then tell you your card was rejected and you must pay by Western Union, assume your card is now in the hands of a Romanian or Russian fraud gang and will be used to pay for the setup of another site like MegaStore-Electronics.com.
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It is indeed a scam. If everyone would do everything you can (file complaints at bbb.org, usps.com, consumer affairs, etc) I bet this place would be shut down.
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You're right--it's not a scam.  Some are actually very legit.  For an example on how to get a free laptops, try the following link:\nhttp://laptops.freepay.com/?r=27988381\n\nThis same company offers free XBOX, iPod, etc.  There are some websites that offer a free stuff if you fill out questionnaires and surveys, sign up for at least one offer, and make referrals.  Some examples of these offers are credit card applications, Netflix / Blockbuster movie rentals, magazine subscriptions, etc.  These offers are usually decent deals (but not the best if you search hard on the internet.)  As for referrals, you will need to get family and friends to sign up for the same free laptop deal.  For this reason, although these free laptop deals are legit as reported by media (including CNN, New York Times, NPR, etc), these deals are criticized by some for its aggressive marketing methods.  Others argue that this is simple an alternative payment method in which advertisers pay for the end-users/consumers.\n\nI encourage you to do more research on your own before heavily investing your time.  As mentioned earlier, it works and you will get a free laptop.  However, it also takes work and time.  This link should provide you with more unbiased information.\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freepay\n\nLastly, if you don't feel comfortable with them, just ignore them.\n\nGood luck and have a nice day!
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They are legitimate.  But I can see that they are a satellite ISP provider.  Use this only if there are no DSL or Cable companies in your area as satellite services (while faster than dial-up are slower than DSL or cable) especially with the value pack, Verizon DSL gets you 768kbps download and 128kpbs upload which is slightly faster than the value pack with WildBlue and Verizon is also much cheaper ($15 per month vs. $50 per month with WildBlue).  So check to see what other services are in your area before you jump on board with a satellite ISP, they tend to be overpriced for the services they provide.  But if you live in a small or out of the way town then you may not have a choice.\n\nCheck some other services below as well (for DSL and Cable).
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Can you get ripped off at on line auction sites?\nYes - it can happen.\n\nDo people get deals that are ligitamit?\nNo but they usually get deals that are legitimate.\n(Spell checker is your friend)\n\n///
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I am a business librarian, so I just checked several business databases to see if this company is even registered to do business.\n\nI could find not records that this company is registered in any state, so I would highly recommend that you stay away from this illegitimate "company."\n\nIt sounds like a scam, someone trying to cash in with a fake product by playing off peoples' anger and frustration with high gas prices.
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I don't think they're legit. They get a real hard copy, make illegal copies and sell them for cheap by the masses.
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Yea def do this I used that site and got an ipod it IS LEGIT\n\nIt really pisses me off when stupid people just post SCAM when they have no idea what theyre talking about.  It works through affiliate programs.  These websites make money through sending referrals to reputable companies and get paid a commission that EASILY covers (and makes them a nice profit) whatever free gift you want.\n\nGood Luck and enjoy your laptop when you get it man!
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Complaints\n6/6/2006 - Justyn writes: I purchased the program in mid May n received package n weeks n after reading welcome letter carefully, the 39.99 property vault charge implies that they give u a month free it doesnt tell whether ur signed up for life or for a month as ne reasonable business would call a trial membership.. but all it says is u will have access to the vault for a month free. after reading thru da material i could see that there were chances for a profit but it was all lucky guesses n u had 2 do a LOT of traveling. i then came across this site 2 hear bout what ppl had 2 say about da program n after 10 mins of reading complaints n the defense, i decided 2 cancel the vault subscription only 2 find out i couldnt get thru!!!! I am now going to cancel the visa i charged the program to.....\n6/5/2006 - Wendy writes: We are currently paying $39.95 a month for a product we have not received.  Oh and don't try to call customer service, they do not exist do they??  My husband was given a cancellation number last month stating it was cancelled and again they billed us $39.95 this month.  I am off now to cancel my husbands credit card so that they can't bill us anymore.\n5/27/2006 - Albert writes: To anyone that is reading this that has not already ordered it, take my word for it as well as everyone elses underneath me and do not let yourself be caught up in there lies. about three months ago i bought into the infomercial and spent my 39.95 to get started, i then received some dumb little pamplets and a couple of dvds that seemed to just repeat the commercial over and over. Within a week i received a call from a rep named Deano who seemed to promise me all kinds of money that was guranteed to come within 3 months if i payed another $600 to cover nothing more than the coaches pay to help me reach my goal, well needless to say i havent heard from anybody in about a week so far regarding my refund or personal coach as promised. The worst part is i am still trying to be billed 39.95 every month. If anyone decides on filing a lawsuit heres my number and my email get me in on it. XXX-XXX-3935 or []\nDefends\n5/23/2006 - Lincoln writes: The John Beck program is a great program that really works.  The first month free membership to his Product Vault website, his Landbank website and his Hotline support are included with your order for his training.  Then, for ease of administration, every customer is set up on an automatic billing cycle for continued access to these awesome tools useful to profiting from the tax sale process. To help avoid concerns from our customers, we clearly state in all of our materials that the first month is free and that there will be an automatic billing charge every month until such time as the customer decides to cancel. We clearly state our policy in the materials you were sent.  We also include a phone number and an email address useful to stopping this automatic payment procedure if you decide so to do.  I just tried this number and it only took a couple of minutes on hold before I was able to speak with a customer service agent. We would hope that you will continue to nurture your dream of making more money and would hope that you will see us as the solution in the future.  Good luck!\n5/17/2006 - Kevin writes: We purchased a piece of land from the Kern County Tax Sale for $4200 and sold it [] in just 5 days for $6800.   We made $2600.00 with the help of John Becks advisor in a short amount of time. Thank you!  Kevin and Annette\n\n5/15/2006 - Bob writes: I have found the John Beck Program to be an incredible program.  John really knows what he is talking about and his teachings have made me a lot of money.   I would heartily recommend this program to anyone interested in making a change in their life who are interested in making money working from home.
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Several days after it went off-line, it reappeared announcing that it had been scammed by the ISP, then bounced off. It redirected to another site, which had the old list of shows and movies. Unfortunately I did not bookmark the new site, so I lost it, but I believe it's still out there somewhere. I'm looking for it too.\n\nHERE IT IS: http://www.tv-links.co.uk/index.html
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try e-bay, normally they sell almost brand new t.v.s for a little money just to make some money.