26, Report:
#434184
Posted Date:
Mar 14 2009
Software-HQ Internet scam Internet
I too was trying to download from the Adobe site. Software-HQ evidently was a pop up trying to imitate a sale for Adobe. I was consequently charged $70.80 to my credit card for items I did not order. I have notified my credit card company that I deny this charge and they are inve...
Entity
Software-HQ
Categories: Bait-and-Switch
27, Report:
#433162
Posted Date:
Mar 11 2009
FreeDownloadHQ.com [email protected] MISREPRESENTATION OF A FREE OFFER FOR COMPUTER VIRUS PROTECTION. Internet
I clicked on what I believed was the Download for the free edition, and ended up with the offer of 3 years coverage for US $37.95: i.e. for the paid edition! As I had the free edition of Avast on my desktop computerand liked the way that worked, I decided (although as a retiree, I c...
Entity
[email protected]
Categories: Computer Software
28, Report:
#432722
Posted Date:
Mar 10 2009
877528software-hq.net, Downitnow.com false download of Nero Carona California
My mother was looking for Nero 9 and downloaded from this ad on CNET: http://nero.burning-9.com/?s=goca&a=nero&gclid=CO3W_5-RmZkCFRwDagod1C0fag. If she had of asked me first, I would have told her no, but she didn't and she gave this company her credit card information for a downloa...
Entity
Software-hq.net, Downitnow.com
Categories: Computer Software
29, Report:
#430314
Posted Date:
Mar 03 2009
Software HQ.net Warning --- Software HQ.net is Extremely Misleading! Charging Unexpected Transactions! North Ridgeville Ohio
This company is very Deceitful. I had no idea that I was buying a 3 yr membership + charged $14.97 for Download Protection -Total Charge = $52.92! Very Upset!! I discovered exactly what the purchase was only after filing a dispute with my credit card company, after which I received ...
Entity
Software HQ.net
Categories: Internet Fraud
30, Report:
#429008
Posted Date:
Feb 27 2009
SoftSoftwareHQ 2/25/09 SoftwareHQ is at it again!!! Bradenton Florida
I went to the microsoft.com website and put abode in the search engine to find adobe software to download so that I can scan and create pdf's.
Thinking the site was safe to download from. It has the security lock and all. I chose their get 3 years unlimited downloading and su...
Entity
SoftwareHQ
Categories: Bait-and-Switch
31, Report:
#426359
Posted Date:
Feb 20 2009
Software-HQ Skype Download Warning Total Scam $70.80 ... Thought it was Skype ... let's get this guy! Florida Internet
I suffered the same scam as others have reported here. Fortunately, i paid using American Express. I called them immediately. The charge already went through and apparently there is nothing i can do for 24 hours without a merchant authorization, but they will be calling me back a...
Entity
Software-HQ Skype
Categories: Internet Fraud
32, Report:
#425933
Posted Date:
Feb 19 2009
Software-hq.net was offered an upgrade at 12.95 etc.flashplayer etc etc. lost web page, not secure, but was told ok.etc. Internet Florida
went to supposed/ secure page.. for adobe9.0 updated new version/plus flashplyer cant really remember.....got charged $ 70.80
mark
sonora, CaliforniaU.S.A.
Entity
Software-hq.net
Categories: Internet Fraud
33, Report:
#425093
Posted Date:
Feb 17 2009
Software-HQ.net over charged my credit card, hung up on me when I called, then wouldn't answer the phone when I called back Internet I
This company over charged my credit card by $32.85
When I called them to try to fix this matter the lady who answered the phone was very rude to me and didn't even give me two seconds to state my issue then flat out HUNG UP on me.
I called right back and this time they didn't ev...
Entity
Software-HQ.net
Categories: Internet Fraud
34, Report:
#425037
Posted Date:
Feb 17 2009
Software-HQ.net Software-HQ.net is a ripoff and uses fraudulent advertisement. They advertise software but is selling support Nationwide
I was on download.com and got redirected to this website. They advertised free software, and unlimited downloads. I thought I was purchasing a one year membership for downloads.
After the purchase I got redirected back to download.com for a trial version of Nero 9, which is what...
Entity
Software-HQ.net
Categories: Software
35, Report:
#421892
Posted Date:
Feb 09 2009
Software-HQ Software-HQ is a ripoff ... don't be fooled Internet
I thought that I was downloading Nero burning software for $19.95 only to find out that I was charged $52.80 for things that I didn't want. When you sign up for the software there are extra boxes and I know that I didn't check them because there were extra charges associated with t...
Entity
Software-HQ
Categories: Computer Software
36, Report:
#420974
Posted Date:
Feb 06 2009
Software HQ While we were downloading SKYPE which is a free download from a reputable company with millions ofu sers, this pop up comes up and says that for 3 years 2 years or 1 year and these prices so i said -- i thought skype was free? we are in an office so there are 3 of us that were going to do the download --so ok -- we make the purcahse on computer #1. Now its my turn and i dont get the pop up. Internet
While we were downloading Skype which is a free download from a reputable company with millions of users, this pop up comes up and says that for 3 years 2 years or 1 year we have to make this purchase blah blah and the prices so i said -- i thought skype was free? we are in an off...
Entity
Software HQ
Categories: Computer Software
37, Report:
#420273
Posted Date:
Feb 05 2009
Software-HQ Fraudulent Business, Scam artist Bradenton Florida
Very missleading, you type in photoshop in the seach engine and they are at the top. Being new to buying online I clicked on the link and a site appears that looks as if it is an official Adobe Website. The first thing I see is Click here to start down loading Adobe CS4 so I did.
...
Entity
Software-HQ
Categories: Computer Software
38, Report:
#418170
Posted Date:
Jan 30 2009
Software-HQ furtively popped up in SKYPE site created belief they are part of SKYPE Internet
Hard to believe at my advanced age that I sit in my room bothering no one I know of only to find I allowed a thief to enter my home and steal $70.80 from me. I even have a loaded gun handy but this thief was so slick I never even considered using it to shoot my new MacBook!
The a...
Entity
Software-HQ
Categories: Bait-and-Switch
39, Report:
#417680
Posted Date:
Jan 29 2009
Software-hq.net Is A Rip-off Start To Finish This company is about taking your money, and nothing else Cannot Find A City For This Company..yet Internet
I wanted to download a free copy of Nero, searched downloads, which took me to Cnet, or a fascimile of the site, and from there got sent to the software-hq site. There was a 19.99 fee for downloading Nero. Nowhere did it say anything about more fees, or that I wasn't getting Nero, b...
Entity
Software-hq.net
Categories: Bait-and-Switch
40, Report:
#416815
Posted Date:
Jan 27 2009
Software-HQ UNABLE TO PROVIDE SERVICE ADVERTISED Internet
DO NOT USE THIS SERVICE!!
I joined Software-HQ with the intent of downloading a Photoshop program. I paid the membership fee because there were other potential programs I was interested in downloading, and the concept advertised of one stop shopping was appealing.
When I trie...
Entity
Software-HQ
Categories: Computer Software
41, Report:
#416767
Posted Date:
Jan 27 2009
Support@software-hq they are fraudulent in who they represent and what they offer. They draw you in while you think you are getting a software program for 3 years @ 39.95 or so ,only to find out that the download is only for evaluation use Internet
I wanted to get Adobe photoshop so I went into a site called support@Software Hq. I thought they were working for Adobe.I was lead into a page where I could download the the software for around 39.95 for a three year period. The copy on the page said they give no refunds. I thought ...
Entity
Software-hq.net
Categories: Computer Software
42, Report:
#416414
Posted Date:
Jan 26 2009
Software-hq.com Over charged and no download Internet
I was trying to repair my brothers computer and needed Adobe Reader. After a web site search a free download resulted in a charge of $12 or $19 to complete. Using my Visa card I agreed to a nonimal charge. No program was downloaded and after checking my Visa web site was shocked ...
Entity
Software-hq.com
Categories: Computer Software
43, Report:
#416299
Posted Date:
Jan 26 2009
SOFTWARE HQ tried to download photo software after purchase & never recieved Internet
software hq did not download my software after puchasing. all blockers on my end were off. i guess another rip off company. i'm going ahead and file a report with the fed's, my brother in law is with fcc. any help would be appreiciated.
Tony
SPICEWOOD, TexasU.S.A.
Entity
SOFTWARE HQ
Categories: Internet Fraud
44, Report:
#416043
Posted Date:
Jan 25 2009
Q Business Solution INC, SoftwareHQ Bought dvd video burner which they dont California Internet
I bought DVD Video burner software and after buying this company services on offer, I could not be allowed to open Nero Burner which was one of the burner software which was on list of all the services included in the deal.
once you try to burn on DVD, you are required to pay o...
Entity
Q Business Solution Inc-Software HQ
Categories: On-Line Business
45, Report:
#415802
Posted Date:
Jan 25 2009
Software HQ Misled, overcharged, rude Bradenton, Florida Internet
Website offered Adobe Photoshop CS3 for $12.95 for three months. I was charged $70.80 on my credit card. Nowhere did it state that was the amount I would be charged.
All their website does is direct you to free trial downloads you can do yourself. After you have been directed t...
Entity
Software HQ
Categories: Computer Software
46, Report:
#415353
Posted Date:
Jan 23 2009
Software-HQ Internet Software Rip Off Internet
Searched Photoshop and Software-HQ popped up with claims of free downloads for $12.95 a year. I decided to try it and off course like everyone else was charged $52.93. I decided to involve my credit card company and it is now in dispute. Also decided to close my card as they requ...
Entity
Software-HQ
Categories: Internet Marketing Companies
47, Report:
#415269
Posted Date:
Jan 23 2009
Software HQ Overcharged! Ripped off Internet
I was trying to download Adobe Reader and Software HQ popped up. I signed on for a fee of 12.95 because I was having a problem. After I gave my credit card info it said the charge was $52.80. I will be notifying my credit card company. To top it off I still didn't get Adobe Rea...
Entity
Software HQ
Categories: Internet Fraud
48, Report:
#409172
Posted Date:
Jan 07 2009
Software HQ ADVERTISED A PRODUCT NOT A SERVICE INTERNET
I purchased what I thought was Nero 9 (A cd/dvd copy program) Nowhere in the web address or description when I was signing up/paying for this did it say I would become a member of a site that gives you links to trial programs which you have to pay for anyway if you want them after t...
Entity
Software HQ
Categories: District Attorneys Assistant DA
49, Report:
#406854
Posted Date:
Jan 01 2009
Software-HQ.net Download Fraud- Wrong Price Charged to Debit Card Bradenton Florida
I was on the computer trying to get my computer to run faster, due to the fact that I still have dial up because that is all I can afford at this time. So, I seen where I could get faster downloads for 1.95 per month. I tried then after to find my confimation on what I had just pur...
Entity
Software-HQ.net
Categories: Computer Software
50, Report:
#404779
Posted Date:
Dec 25 2008
Software HQ - Esoftware.com Dishonest, misleading, Over Charging, Will not return calls. Hide behind only an email address Internet
Software HQ is a total scam site.
They overcharged my credit card for more than what was authorized. I authorized $12.65 and was charged for $52.92.
The 800# that they provide prompts you to leave a message.
They know that they are scam artist, that's why you never get a real per...
Entity
Software HQ - Esoftware.com
Categories: District Attorneys Assistant DA