76, Report:
#375489
Posted Date:
Sep 23 2008
Software HQ Net Fraud and Scam by Software HQ Net Internet Internet
Warning! This online vendor operates a scam.
I searched Google for Adobe Photoshop software and Software HQ's link came up here (but not as their usual address which is www.software-hq.net/) but was http://cs3.uk-s0ftware.com/?a=ps&s=gouk&kw=cs3&gclid=CJqy4a398pUCFQEq1Aod_n2YfA ...
Entity
Software HQ Net
Categories: Miscellaneous Companies
77, Report:
#371583
Posted Date:
Sep 10 2008
Software-hq charged my bank acct. $70.80 for a download that they advertised for $12.95 Nationwide
I needed an update for Adobe Reader. I wrote Adobe in the lood for box and software-hq showed up. They had a download page and when I used it, they went to a page for a charge for the down load. The charge was $12.95 and i ok d it. The next day there was a charge of $70.80 to my ch...
Entity
Software-hq
Categories: Miscellaneous Electronics
78, Report:
#370123
Posted Date:
Sep 05 2008
Software.hq.net Claimed to have software for $19.95 and charged me $52.80 Internet
I was browsing the internet and they claimed that I need an updated Adobe version-9.0 In the middle of the transaction, or so I thought, my computer went down and they had promised to send a confirmation e-mail that I did not receive. They charged my bank account one time, but the F...
Entity
Software.hq.net
Categories: Internet Marketing Companies
79, Report:
#369876
Posted Date:
Sep 05 2008
SOFTWARE HQ Charged my credit card $32.80 more than I agreed too Ohio
On 8/29/08 while trying to download Adobe Reader I Goggled Adobe and clicked on what I thought was the official Adobe site. When I was asked for payment and my CC number I thought that was funny for Adobe, but went ahead anyway and gave the requested information and was charged $20....
Entity
SOFTWARE HQ
Categories: Computer Software
80, Report:
#369296
Posted Date:
Sep 03 2008
Software-HQ Trick you into downloading Adobe Reader and charge you $70 Internet
My father was trying to download Adobe Reader. This company comes up as an Adobe website. They are only a software support company so when you download Adobe (free software) they charge you $70 for there support and membership.
My father is 84 years old and on a fixed income. ...
Entity
Software-HQ
Categories: Computer Software
81, Report:
#364629
Posted Date:
Aug 20 2008
Software - HQ.net I purchased Adobe Reader 9.0 from them for $12.95 and was charged $52.92. 800-784-3167 lead to voice mail. no reply yet??? Internet Florida
I purchased Adobe Reader 9.0 from them for $12.95 and was charged $52.92. 800-784-3167 lead to voice mail. no reply yet???
Jay r
Cashmere, WashingtonU.S.A.
Entity
Software - HQ.net
Categories: Computer Software
82, Report:
#364641
Posted Date:
Aug 19 2008
Software HQ ,Does SoftwareHQ actually exist or is it just a total fraud? Is this another revenue source for FREE SKYPE? North Ridge Ohio
I purchased a Logitech web cam last month and followed the installation instructions and proceeded to go to SKYPE to register as a free user. I realize that I would pay for minutes used and had no problem giving my credit card number. When I saw that I was authorizing a charge of $5...
Entity
SoftwareHQ
Categories: Computer Software
83, Report:
#363341
Posted Date:
Aug 15 2008
Software-HQ Deceitful and Awful Customer Service North Ridgeville Ohio
I found the company by Googling Adobe Acrobat because I needed to purchase that software. I am a fairly educated person and when I signed up I was under the impression that I would have access to unlimited access to Adobe Acrobat for a year for US$12.95.
Well, not only did they c...
Entity
Software-HQ
Categories: Miscellaneous Companies
84, Report:
#362469
Posted Date:
Aug 13 2008
Software-HQ debited my credit card Nationwide
This is a phony company which steals credit card numbers and takes money from an individual credit card accounts across the country. I'm not sure where this crook is located. I did go to their website and got their support email...I had to threaten the shadow with legal action befor...
Entity
Software-HQ
Categories: Credit Card Fraud
85, Report:
#358030
Posted Date:
Aug 01 2008
Software Hq order the pro \duct online and it was a fraud. they took my money out of the bank Internet
i was ripped off for 52.99 the download did not even work. i would like my money back. it is a scam and i didn't realize it. when i went to cancel my order right after i realized it was a scam i couldn't find there website
Christine ****
newport, Rhode IslandU.S.A.
Entity
Software Hq
Categories: Sales People
86, Report:
#356219
Posted Date:
Jul 30 2008
Software-HQ Ripped me off to the tune of $52.92 Nationwide Internet
Their online page pretends to offer downloads of Adobe software. I paid for what I was made to believe was a software download plus a 3-year support. Instead (after my credit card was billed $52.92), I was re-directed to another website (softpedia), which attempted to extract even m...
Entity
Software-HQ
Categories: Computer Software
87, Report:
#357054
Posted Date:
Jul 29 2008
SOFTWARE HQ I did not order anything from this company. I do not even know who they are. Northridge Ohio
I was ripped off by this company. I never atherized them to take anything out of my account. I do not know who they are or how they got my information. I don't know what kind of software or downloads they have but I know I never hear of them till now.
Janet
Independence, Missou...
Entity
SOFTWARE HQ
Categories: Computer Software
88, Report:
#353516
Posted Date:
Jul 21 2008
Software-HQ download didn't work, overcharged, can't contact company Nationwide
This company is a complete rip-off. Software download never worked, I was overcharged and I have had absolutely no luck trying to track them down. The web site is disabled too! This is such a drag. I've never had this happen before. Guess I was both lucky and naive. No I've b...
Entity
Software-HQ
Categories: Computer Software
89, Report:
#352913
Posted Date:
Jul 18 2008
Software Software HQ TOTAL RIPOFF!!! overcharged my credit card and only provided websites that charged additional fees to use their software. North Ridgeville Ohio
Overcharged my credit card... False advertising.. Doesn't respond to e-mail or by phone. Claims 100% Satisfaction... offers non!
Stephen
Mesquite, NevadaU.S.A.
Entity
Software HQ
Categories: Photography
90, Report:
#351374
Posted Date:
Jul 15 2008
Software - HQ Purchased a software only to find out I was mislet. Tried to get information. Phone slammed in my ear, and was called an Idiot. Very rude. At this point, NOTHING has been done to rectify the situation. United Kingdom England Nationwide
I thought I purchased a tool to download a Photo Shop download for $19.95. Nothing would work. I was charged $70.80.
I went through the necessary steps to get the problem taken care of and was met with a very rude attitude from the REP. I had the phone slammed in my ear, called...
Entity
Software - HQ
Categories: Computer Fraud
91, Report:
#350934
Posted Date:
Jul 14 2008
Software-hq.net - Billing Dept Rep First of all this site is deceptiive. Leads you to believe you can dowload software. Don't do it. Internet
I originally had typed in the adobe.com address; don't know how I got to thise one! The site leads you to believe you can download any software and receive their support. They charged my card with $70.80 which in no way was the total for a three year membership at $15.46 a year.
...
Entity
Software-hq.net
Categories: Computer Fraud
92, Report:
#345337
Posted Date:
Jun 28 2008
Software-hq.net fraudulent offer of Acrobat Writer Internet
i entered this site thru a web page offering Adobe Acrobat, capable of editing files. i took out a membership for $19.95, because the site offered Unlimited Downloads! This is a flat fee with no additional costs per download. for the software in question, this was a huge bargain. wh...
Entity
Software-hq
Categories: Bait-and-Switch
93, Report:
#344564
Posted Date:
Jun 26 2008
Software-HQ Software-HQ's products are bogus and thier service is horrible! Enter Internet
Do not be fooled by Software-HQ; they tricked me into ordering Acrobat software that doesnt work. They use a 3rd party billing company (representative was very rude and not helpfull) and you can't get information or speak with them. All service request or support must be email reque...
Entity
Software-HQ
Categories: Computer Fraud
94, Report:
#344545
Posted Date:
Jun 26 2008
Software Hq What should have been 9.99 for 3yrs turned into 50 on my credit card Internet
I downloaded Nero8 from software Hq thinking it would be the full program not the trial version I signed up to pay 9.99 a year for 3years now I find it has cost me 50 and I can not log into Hq as it says I am not a member so I cant even get back into the web site. I am at a loss t...
Entity
Software Hq
Categories: Miscellaneous Companies
95, Report:
#342297
Posted Date:
Jun 20 2008
Software HQ - Nero Software HQ WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE EVER North Ridge Ohio
Hidden fees charged for supposedly FREE Nero cd burner program. Customer service absolutely rude - name calling, etc. Full refund promised on 6/11. Two emails, two phone calls later and still no refund.
Maggiemay212
Flagler Beach, FloridaU.S.A.
Entity
Software HQ
Categories: Miscellaneous Companies
96, Report:
#342229
Posted Date:
Jun 20 2008
Software-Hq, AV Software Antivirus 8.1, Software-Hq, AV Software Antivirus 8.1, AV.Security-Bundle.com, Software-Hq, AV Software Antivirus 8.1, AV.Security-Bundle Software-HQ - I placed my order for what I thought was avs antivirus. a blatent false advertisment linking during sign up or download into a fraudulent' site. Internet
Software - HQ blatantly masquerades as well known international corporate companies - AVS, Adobe, WinZip etc. From the target web address they criminally and fraudulently acquire sensitive information, predominantly credit card details, by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an ...
Entity
Software-Hq, AV Software Antivirus 8.1, AV.Security-Bundle.com, Techie Networks Inc (server),
Categories: Computer Fraud
97, Report:
#339702
Posted Date:
Jun 12 2008
Software Hq Thought I signed up for simple upgrade to Adobe, got charged $70.80 on VISA for 3yr. membership and downloads I did not yet receive Internet
Thought I ordered an upgrade to Adobe Reader for less than $20, got bill for $70.80 on Visa card for 3 yr. membership and two downloads of what I still do not know-do not have Adobe on pc. Called tel.# on Visa bill (800-784-3167 OH), was told I ordered all the items. Tried to get ca...
Entity
Software Hq
Categories: Attorney Generals
98, Report:
#336517
Posted Date:
Jun 03 2008
Software-HQ When I placed my order for what I thought was a service provided by Adobe Photoshop I never received anything except a confirmation that I'd successfully Joined Software-HQ. I never intended to Join or pay anyone named Software-HQ. This is the most blatent false advertising I've yet to encounter on the internet. I can't believe these theives haven't been shut down yet. Internet
Software-HQ blatantly advertises as Adobe Photoshop and leads you to believe that you'll have access to many features that Adobe Photoshop offers for only $12.95 a year. I needed to open some files that required Photoshop and didn't want to spend a whopping six to eight hundred doll...
Entity
Software-HQ
Categories: Internet Fraud
99, Report:
#334860
Posted Date:
May 26 2008
Software-HQ.NET Deceptive Google Search for Abobe Reader download. Ohio,Nationwide
I, like so many others googled Adobe. When I clicked on what I thought was a Adobe page for the download I was switched to another page asking for $37.95 for 3 years. It was very deceptive as I was led to beleave that Abobe was charging for the service. Several attempts to contact S...
Entity
Software-HQ.NET
Categories: Miscellaneous Companies
100, Report:
#334609
Posted Date:
May 24 2008
Software HQ.Net I wanted to purchase an upgrade in my Adobe Reader. I was lead to believe that the charge was $13.00. I gave the credit card information to purchase it. Then, I get my statement and I notice that I was charged $70.80. This has lead to a stressful argument with my wife and I. I am reporting this to the better bureau of business in Ohio and save my bank statement. Ohio
I wanted to purchase an upgrade in my Adobe Reader. I was lead to believe that the charge was $13.00. I gave the credit card information to purchase it. Then, I get my statement and I notice that I was charged $70.80. This has lead to a stressful argument with my wife and I. I ...
Entity
Software HQ.Net
Categories: Computer Software