Here is another scam that has been going around. They claim to be selling OEM versions of all types of software with no box or instructions and this is why it is so cheap!

Has anyone ever heard of them and if so are they real? Worth taking a risk? Your input would be greatly appreciated. The link appears below.

I know that I'm not willing to risk sending them any money but that's just me!

Thanks


http://www.oemprospect.biz/faq.html

Some of these places are quite legit. I don't know which ones are and aren't but I'm pretty sure most of the ones I've seen with ads in Computer Shopper and PC World magazines are probably legit, as they have been running for years.

No way.. Don't do it!

This seems like a rip-off to me... Let me tell you why:

1.) The payment section is not hosted on a secure site, so your credit card information is not encrypted or the least bit secure.

2.) There are no address listed for the business itself.

3.) Claims of "International shipping" sounds pretty bogus already. If this operation is overseas, there's no way to protect your credit card.

4.) The domains .biz and .info in conjunction with their "3rd-oem.info" address let's me know they haven't been around for awhile. February 12, 2004 to be exact.

5.) The domain was registered in China, which is notorious for fake softwares. They look good... (although often there are mispellings. ha!), but they are not holographic discs because they are not the real discs. If you order one and you actually receive it... I think you'll find this is a professional pirated version. I've seen them myself.

6.) And the shipment time of "up to 6 weeks" sounds completely bogus. Just enough to time to rip you off and void your ability to chargeback.

Here's the domain registration information for www.oemprospect.com

Give him a call.


oemprospect.biz

Domain Name: OEMPROSPECT.BIZ
Domain ID: D6255610-BIZ
Sponsoring Registrar: DIRECT INFORMATION PVT. LTD., (D.B.A. DIRECTI.COM)
Domain Status: clientTransferProhibited
Registrant ID: DI_294529
Registrant Name: Mika Lee Chung
Registrant Organization: CN PROSPECTS UNDO LLC.
Registrant Address1: jhueng str, 3/4, apt. 489
Registrant City: Katoma
Registrant Postal Code: dsk346qbx
Registrant Country: China
Registrant Country Code: CN
Registrant Phone Number: +99.8392894626
Registrant Email: whoi3emeng16@mail.com.cn
Administrative Contact ID: DI_294529
Administrative Contact Name: Mika Lee Chung
Administrative Contact Organization: CN PROSPECTS UNDO LLC.
Administrative Contact Address1: jhueng str, 3/4, apt. 489
Administrative Contact City: Katoma
Administrative Contact Postal Code: dsk346qbx
Administrative Contact Country: China
Administrative Contact Country Code: CN
Administrative Contact Phone Number: +99.8392894626
Administrative Contact Email: whoi3emeng16@mail.com.cn
Billing Contact ID: DI_294529
Billing Contact Name: Mika Lee Chung
Billing Contact Organization: CN PROSPECTS UNDO LLC.
Billing Contact Address1: jhueng str, 3/4, apt. 489
Billing Contact City: Katoma
Billing Contact Postal Code: dsk346qbx
Billing Contact Country: China
Billing Contact Country Code: CN
Billing Contact Phone Number: +99.8392894626
Billing Contact Email: whoi3emeng16@mail.com.cn
Technical Contact ID: DI_294529
Technical Contact Name: Mika Lee Chung
Technical Contact Organization: CN PROSPECTS UNDO LLC.
Technical Contact Address1: jhueng str, 3/4, apt. 489
Technical Contact City: Katoma
Technical Contact Postal Code: dsk346qbx
Technical Contact Country: China
Technical Contact Country Code: CN
Technical Contact Phone Number: +99.8392894626
Technical Contact Email: whoi3emeng16@mail.com.cn
Name Server: NS1.MOROZREG.BIZ
Name Server: NS2.MOROZREG.BIZ
Name Server: NS3.MOROZREG.BIZ
Name Server: NS4.MOROZREG.BIZ
Name Server: NS5.MOROZREG.BIZ
Created by Registrar: DIRECT INFORMATION PVT. LTD., (D.B.A. DIRECTI.COM)
Last Updated by Registrar: DIRECT INFORMATION PVT. LTD., (D.B.A. DIRECTI.COM)
Domain Registration Date: Wed Feb 11 14:57:28 GMT 2004
Domain Expiration Date: Thu Feb 10 23:59:59 GMT 2005
Domain Last Updated Date: Wed Feb 11 14:57:33 GMT 2004

yea,

I kinda figured as much. I just wanted to see if anyone here has had any experience with them. I didn't really need the software but was only curious.

I think they are the same company that used to go by the name of CDCHEAP about 6 months ago. The prices are exactly the same.

Thanks for the thorough investigation though.

lol......cremedies, your sig

I dont see why microsoft doesnt give Mika a call.

yea, well...I hope it's not a conflict of interest.

If someone says something...then I will address it.

Take care.

Not to mention, notice the cute little line "This software is recognized as a backup software." while describing the media you'll recieve...

if its too good to be true, more likely than not, it is too good to be true. buyer beware.

He could be selling licenses with burned copies of the software.

Would this be legal? :\

Hum....the site appears to be down.
Maybe he got jumped on by the authorites?

Steg

hehe...If so someone probably reported him to MS...

I reported him to his webhost. hehe!

LOL

You don't even need to include the software, you can sell the licenses alone.

Well this is old news but XP Pro for $39.95 can be real:

http://www.oemprospect.biz/ dont even work for me...

you 'can' copy you're own media disks, but not distribute them, as in, for back up purposes only.

Is he selling OEM software?... this can't be done anyway, without it being loaded by a computer OEM, on their premisis according to MS over here (UK). Though, if you've got an old PC... and you simply buy a new mouse and have someone load you a spanking (cheap) new copy of XP or whatever... thats legal!...

I've just read this again, and it dont make much sense to me :P

oh well...