To whom it may concern,
After logging into the mininova website I noticed the following:
Hi there,
Please know that our website can be used free of charge. The BitTorrent client uTorrent can be downloaded for free as well: (((link redacted))). So obviously you have been scammed by people making you believe you have to pay to use these services.
Contact the website where you paid and try to get your money back! Most likely (((email redacted))) and (((email redacted))). Please also file a report at www.ripoffreport.com.
Make sure to contact your credit card company to report this scam!
-The Mininova staff
I intend following the instructions above & will be contacting PayPal to initiate the dispute resolution process.