26, Report:
#653599
Posted Date:
Oct 21 2010
Webroot Norton anti-virus Automatic Credit Card deduction Boulder, Colorado
Webroot automatically deducted money from my bank account without my authorization and created numerous overdraft fees and headaches for me. I called them and they said I did not respond to an email to opt out of this automatic deduction. They sent me an e-mail stating they were goi...
Entity
Categories: Credit & Debt Services
27, Report:
#634578
Posted Date:
Aug 26 2010
Norton Anti Virus (Symantec) Norton Anti-Virus $200 rip off... their software made my hard drive crash!!! Internet
I had been online 2 days ago and installed Norton Anti-virus 2010 on my computer. I followed all of the instructions and restarted my copmuter to complete the install. When the computer turned back on, it would not reboot. There was an error saying it was due to a ...
Entity
Categories: Software
28, Report:
#593492
Posted Date:
Apr 15 2010
The Video Professor another victim here Denver Colorado
I too got taken by the free CD offer for 6.95. I also did not see the fine print about once the cd's arrived I have 10 days to return or be billed. When the charge for 189.95 appeared on my bank statement I called them immed and was told to send back and I would get a fu...
Entity
Categories: Computer Mail Order
29, Report:
#591987
Posted Date:
Apr 11 2010
Lin Protect Inc. gambites, Found out this company is a fraud and will not refund money. Internet
I went on Norton anti virus to order software download and payed threw paypal. When I printed out my receipt I noticed it was not from Norton but from Software Protected- Lin Protect Inc. When I went on to check this out it was known there were a fraud company and do not...
Entity
Categories: Computer Software
32, Report:
#546886
Posted Date:
Dec 29 2009
Norton Anti-virus Unauthorized Renewal Charge Internet
Norton has billed be $75 for a subscription renewal on a computer I haven't used in months. I won't connect to the internet and the anti-virus software never worked 100% correctly to begin with. This must be a common problem because there are several links to solving this problem on...
Entity
Categories: Software
33, Report:
#535664
Posted Date:
Dec 08 2009
eSoftware Doctor INC esoftwaredoctor Deceptive virtual company Internet
eSoftware Doctor offered a Norton Anti-virus download which failed. Their online digital refund policy states if you don't activate the product within 14 days you can get a refund by pressing the return button from the order view status page. The...
Entity
Categories: Computer Software
34, Report:
#464546
Posted Date:
Jun 24 2009
FixAnyLaptop.com - Victor Ross UnProfessional Thief Brooklyn New York
I went to Mr. Ross in order to clean my laptop of a virus and restore all of the programs and documents that were on my laptop once the virus was removed. Mr. Ross was also to install the Norton Anti-virus, which would last me a full year, for an additional price. I paid for the a...
Entity
Categories: Computer Service & Repair
35, Report:
#444769
Posted Date:
Apr 19 2009
DRI*Symantec Generic, MADE ME THINK THEY WERE THE REAL COMPANY Minnesota
Was contacted by e-mail that my Norton Anti-Virus plan was due for another year; but the real company that carries my anti-virus plan is SYM*SYMANTEC (((phone number redacted)))
They are nothing but scammers and need to be stopped.
Nettyelene
Tyler, TexasU.S.A.
CLICK here...
Entity
Categories: Credit Card Fraud
36, Report:
#438604
Posted Date:
Apr 14 2009
Symantec Corporation Auto renewal scam - charge my credit card without permission Cupertino California
It started about 6 months ago when my Norton anti virus that came with my computer sent a pop-up that said Upgrade your Norton utility..FREE
I clicked on it thinking fine. Then it said I had to pay AND my existing Norton utility would now stop working. I was really pissed off. ...
Entity
Categories: Computer Software
37, Report:
#232295
Posted Date:
Apr 11 2009
Aarons Rent -To-Own RIp Off Sold me a computer that they refuse to give me the software for. Fitzgerald Georgia
I got a Compaq computer from Aarons rip off store in Fitzgerald Georgia. Right after I got it the Norton anti virus subscription ran out. When I tried to upgrade it online I did not have the microsoft product code. I went up to the store to get it. When I ask for it the Manager star...
Entity
Categories: Rental Stores
38, Report:
#441415
Posted Date:
Apr 07 2009
HP Computers And Norton Anti Virus After buying a laptop, in March, I still have no Anti Virus protection that works... I had to sit on the phone and assit for 30 hours or so.. I could not understand the Technician... ever... and to top it off, every time I call , they say for a small fee, you can get help on your Pc faster... More or Less, I was told I had a year free support, but IF I WANT THE FREE SUPPORT, I HAVE TO WAIT.... 20330 Stevens Creen Blvd California
I kind of wrote it all above, but I am looking for a lawyer or anyone to help me.. If this is not a Rip Off.. I don't know what qualifies for one...
What part of Free do they not understand... I love the part, if you want the help for free, you have to wait for hours and listen ...
Entity
Categories: Computer Service & Repair
39, Report:
#435642
Posted Date:
Mar 19 2009
Norton Anti-virus Failure to honor quarantee Internet
I have been a faithfull subscriber to Norton Antivirus for the last 4 years with no problems. Yesterday I encountered a virus and reported this to Norton. I was told that Norton only warrants 98% of their products and that my virus was not covered unless I paid an additional fee, wh...
Entity
Categories: Computer Service & Repair
40, Report:
#424709
Posted Date:
Feb 16 2009
Qbiz 8669377249 anti virus rip off Internet
I was searching online for a free download of anti virus software. I came across several that offered this but on further investigation each one of them asked for a payment. I gave up and decided to pay for one and when I got to this website it offered 3 years cover for 9.99. I t...
Entity
Categories: Internet Fraud
41, Report:
#399734
Posted Date:
Dec 10 2008
Symantec Corporation Upgrade mail in rebate is a scam San Jose California
I bought the Norton 360 anti-virus from Fry's electronics. I already had the Norton anti-virus on my machine (Vista) that came pre-installed. The license had expired. They have a $20 mail in rebate for upgrades. The instructions for previous owners of pre-loaded (OEM) software produ...
Entity
Categories: Miscellaneous Companies
42, Report:
#394447
Posted Date:
Nov 24 2008
MEYROCORP Pretends to be microsoft, puts a virus on pc and requires you to purchase software before you can access internet again. Hong KongHong Kong Internet
Virus pretends to be microsoft, puts a virus on pc and requires you to purchase software before you can access internet again. Overwrote Norton Anti-virus and blocked all attempts to get any other Anti-virus software. After I provided the required Visa Card info including the secu...
Entity
Categories: Internet Fraud
43, Report:
#391947
Posted Date:
Nov 17 2008
NortonSymantec bank fraud Cupertino California
I apparently have Norton Anti Virus automatic subscrition renewal.
They tried to use a credit card number, that was on my account info page, and it has expired. I was notified that the credit card on file had expired, therefore, renewal could not be completed.
I do check my ba...
Entity
Categories: Miscellaneous Companies
44, Report:
#371871
Posted Date:
Sep 11 2008
Norton Anti-Virus Customer Service Incompetant - Rip-offs - Con Artists, Criminals Cupertino, California
I Renewed my Norton Anti-Virus in June, 2008 for my home computer and upgraded my subscription and paid for 3 PC's. My daughter already had Norton on her computer which did not expire until September. When her subscription expired, I tried to renew it to the subscription on my hom...
Entity
Categories: Computer Software
45, Report:
#364898
Posted Date:
Aug 20 2008
Norton Anti-virus Symantec Poor performance Wexford Pennsylvania
My parent's computer was infected with a fake anti-virus trojan while protected by a current and fully-paid subscription to Norton. All recommended settings, protections and updates were in place and at no time had Norton been disabled. Symantec Customer Service offered to disinfe...
Entity
Categories: Software
46, Report:
#363951
Posted Date:
Aug 18 2008
Advance Telecom Inc No Product, No Contact, Ripped Off New York Internet
I ordered DVD Shrink online on 27/7/2008 and paid through PayPal. After not receiving anything through email (for download) or through the post, an email was sent to the address via the link on my PayPal receipt.
After 2 weeks I still have not received a reply from the company a...
Entity
Categories: Internet Fraud
47, Report:
#360599
Posted Date:
Aug 08 2008
snopes.com BIG VIRUS COMING !!! PLEASE READ & FORWARD !!! Everywhere For A Few Days Internet
Okay, this may just be another scam, of a scam, though it is worth saying.
http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/postcard.asp
Hi All,
I checked with Norton Anti-Virus, and they are gearing up for this virus! I checked Snopes (URL above:), and it is for real!!
Get this E-m...
Entity
Categories: Internet
48, Report:
#317983
Posted Date:
Apr 30 2008
Aaron's Sales And Lease Fraud, Deceptive Sales Tactics, Invalid Warranty Rock Hill South Carolina
On January 8, I went to Aaron's to get a computer. I was repeatedly assured by the sales girl and the manager that the computer I chose was covered by a factory warranty, and that all software was up-to-date and would be transferred to me once the computer was paid for. The factor...
Entity
Categories: Computer Rental 2
49, Report:
#324404
Posted Date:
Apr 17 2008
Rent A Center ripped us off for about $10,000 worth of merchandise Valparaiso Indiana
Back in 2000 my Husband and I purchased a stereo from rent a center abiut a year later the 100 disc cd quit working we sent into their service and they replaced with a 5 disc cd/dvd player after we paid it off aproxomate time 35 days later it would not work.
Well in September of...
Entity
Categories: Computer Fraud
50, Report:
#100338
Posted Date:
Mar 11 2008
Comp USA ripoff convinced of toshiba, microsoft office, mcafee bargain New York New York
After having researched prices online, I recently went to CompUSA to buy a Toshiba computer that I needed ASAP. When I arrived I found the model I wanted, and asked the salesman (named Jose) for it and a bag to carry it. That was all I wanted. Quickly and faster than I could proc...
Entity
Categories: Computer Stores