1, Report:
#986469
Posted Date:
Dec 24 2012
PC Tools PC Doctor Unauthorized deductions, Internet
I purchased pctools Internet protection last year and wanted to tryout their services to compare with others. Therefore, I just subscribed for a year. Last October, they wrote to me signaling auto deduct on my credit card. In reply, I reminded them, I am just going for one year an...
Entity
PC Tools
Categories: Small Business Services
2, Report:
#942747
Posted Date:
Sep 18 2012
pctools.com this site shuts my pc down on a daily basis, sometimes while i am in the middle of anything, Internet
if you have iniated a free cleaning of your pc, you think it is done. but pc tools keeps shutting my pc down as if i have not finished the process. i have emailed them to leave me alone, i get you are not a customer response. damn right i'm not a customer for the reason ...
Entity
pctools.com
Categories: Computer Software
3, Report:
#838171
Posted Date:
Feb 13 2012
PC Tools Inc SCAM DON'T PURCHASE WILL BILL YOU IN SPITE OF CANCELLING THEN REFUND DAYS LATER! Internet
I had anti Spyware with PC Tools.
On 1/20/12 before it came time to renew, I received an email telling me that I should stop my auto renewal if I don't want my subscription to renew. I canceled out of the automatic renewal on 1/20/2012. I have paperwork showing that my ...
Entity
PC Tools Inc
Categories: Computer Software
4, Report:
#695545
Posted Date:
Feb 15 2011
PC Tools Limited pctools.com Unauthorized debit from my account / product caused PC failure Shannon, Co. Clare, Internet
I hope that this report saves any one else from suffering the theft that I have through pctools.com
I mistakenly thought that I was puchasing a product that I had used prior to pctools called PC Cillon. The product caused my PC to lock up and not function properly. I uninstalled...
Entity
PC Tools Limited
Categories: Internet Fraud
5, Report:
#687778
Posted Date:
Jan 28 2011
Pctools unauthorised renewal charges, Internet
Bought Registry Mechanic from their website one year ago for about $30. The product worked. The condition was for 1 year then product would be disabled. I never authorized a repeat subscription. Half way through the year my computer broke so I got a new one. I haven't used the old c...
Entity
Pctools
Categories: Computer Software
6, Report:
#684616
Posted Date:
Jan 20 2011
PC-TOOLS ANTIVIRUS ARE GANGSTER/BANDIDOS pc-tools, gangster san francisco, Maryland
warning*achtung
kaufen sie bitte keine antivirensoftware von pc-tools, verursacht grossen schaden am pc, kundenservice gleich null, warte heute noch nach 2.5 monaten auf die versprochene rueckzahlung von 40 eur* nur vertroestungen aber nichts passiert* das sind betrueger/gangster**...
Entity
PC-TOOLS ANTIVIRUS ARE GANGSTER/BANDIDOS
Categories: Computer Software
7, Report:
#660801
Posted Date:
Nov 11 2010
PCTools Spyware doctor ruined my computer pctools.com, Internet
I had maleware on my desk top computer and found an article saying that spyware doctor by pctools would fix the issue, it didn't fix the issue and actually slowed down my computer so much that i couldn't even open a file. I called and got a refund but after over 30 hours of trying t...
Entity
PCTools
Categories: Computer Software
8, Report:
#624227
Posted Date:
Jul 17 2010
Pctools I purchased this product and it just doesn't work well, then it said if you want the advanced system you will have to pay for it, so I purchased that and it still doesn't work, there are more systems clare, Ireland
this company says to buy the anti virus system, but it sucks and doesnt work, they want you to purchase more product if the first one doesnt work well which should be included in the original protection product, so I purchased the second product and it still doesn't work, so now I a...
Entity
Pctools
Categories: Computer Service & Repair
10, Report:
#475491
Posted Date:
Aug 01 2009
Pctools.com unauthorized renewal Shannon colorado
Unauthorized renewal for 29.95 for a product I have not used in over a year. I tried it to speed up my computer and the product did not work like advertised. I've reformatted my hard drive after I tried their product, so their are no traces of their program on my computer.
Gabe ...
Entity
Pctools.com
Categories: Computer Software
11, Report:
#451524
Posted Date:
Jul 25 2009
PC Tools, MCI : *POS* Global Connect GB PC TOOLS, 1-800-764-5783,SpyWare Doctor,pctools.com Doctor,Registry Mechanic,File Recover,Privacy Gaurdian,FRAUDULENT CHARGES of $631.50 !! NEVER BOUGHT FROM THEM !! San Francisco California
PC TOOLS .Com Charged My Master Card Debit Card FRAUDULENT CHARGES of $631.50 !!! NEVER BOUGHT FROM THEM !!!!THEY WOULD NOT STOP/REVERSE Fraudulent Charges!,Called them Within Hours and Talked to Billing Plus Supervisor for Hours More. I Gave them the Approval Code ,the System Trace...
Entity
PC Tools.Com ,GLOBALCOLLECT PC TOOLS,SpyWare Doctor,Registry Mechanic,File Recover,Privacy Gaurdian
Categories: Computer Software
12, Report:
#464753
Posted Date:
Jun 25 2009
Pctools unauthorised renewal charges Internet
I did purchase this product approx 5yrs ago and never selected auto renewal,haven't even used the computer it was installed on for at least 2yrs,some how this company has obtained my credit card reissue details ie activation and expiry dates which the bank tells me is illegal any wa...
Entity
Pctools
Categories: Computer Software
13, Report:
#441808
Posted Date:
Apr 08 2009
MEMBERHELPER.COM - TMPASSIST.COM Charged my account twice but wanted my credit card number to tell me who charged my account. Nationwide
Currently have PC Tools on my computer as my anti-virus software. My account with PC Tools was setup for automatic renewal with my subscription with my credit card info. On 3/18/2009 PC Tools charged my account $40.27 to renew this subscription. Immediately after this charge and...
Entity
MEMBERHELPER.COM - TMPASSIST.COM
Categories: Computer Software
14, Report:
#345164
Posted Date:
Mar 05 2009
Verizon, Bally Fitness, Credit Inform, HRBlock, Travel Guard Groop, Auction Monster, TMTAdvantage Lang. Ultimatesearchguide, CICCredit Report, Veriosoft And PCTools Bank gives funds to anyone who asks. Companies continue to charge. Have to call to stop withdrawals? Opelika Alabama
How do companies I never heard of be able to make withdrawals from my checking account? The bank (Wachovia) is totally useless in helpiing customers resolve these problems. What does Wachovia do?
If a company can take my order on-line, why has it become impossible to cancel wit...
Entity
Verizon, Bally Fitness, Credit Inform, HRBlock, Travel Guard Groop, Auction Monster, TMTAdvantage
Categories: Miscellaneous Companies
15, Report:
#430225
Posted Date:
Mar 03 2009
PC Tools, Digital River, Spyware Doctor, Maestro, Registry Mechanic Company engages in unauthorized subscription renewals even after I requested renewals to stop Dublin Ireland
Spyware Doctor, Maestro, Registry Mechanic are marketed in the US under the name of PCTools. The company overseeing the operation is unclear - it appears to be Digital River or Element5 which appear to based in Ireland and/or Germany. Last year my subscriptions for Spyware Doctor,...
Entity
PC Tools, Digital River, Spyware Doctor, Maestro, Registry Mechanic
Categories: BBB Better Business Bureau
16, Report:
#426701
Posted Date:
Feb 21 2009
DRI*PCTOOLS Is this withdrawal a ripoff? Internet
I've had legitimate transactions with a company based in Ireland called PcTools.
Now I'm having money ($38.48/mo.) withdrawn from my VISA account by someone called DRI*PCTOOLS,com.
It appears that others are being ripped off in a similar way by the same outfit which does not a...
Entity
DRI*PCTOOLS
Categories: Computer Software
17, Report:
#407312
Posted Date:
Jan 02 2009
Dri*elements.com unauthroized charge to checking account Internet
My bank account was debited 29.95 on Jan. 2 by a place known as dri*elements.com.
This phone number was listed for the name:
DRI*PCTOOLS.COM 800-764-5783
This is a copy of the unauthorized entry on my account.
01/02/2009 5734 DRI*ELEMENT5.COM $29.95
Ocbean
Ruskin, ...
Entity
Dri*elements.com
Categories: Computer Service & Repair
18, Report:
#406945
Posted Date:
Jan 01 2009
DRI*PCTOOLS.COM PC Tools Software Automatic Renewal without authorization Shannon Europe
Be very carefull when purchasing online software from this company. After 1 year they will automatically renew your subscription using your credit card number on file and that without your knowledge and authorisation. They just did it to me. My creditcard company is informed about t...
Entity
DRI*PCTOOLS.COM
Categories: Computer Software
19, Report:
#406499
Posted Date:
Dec 31 2008
DRI*PCTOOLS.COM Unauthorized debit charge to my bank account Internet *EDitor's Suggestions on how to get your money back into your bank account that someone wrongfully takes it from you!
In going over this month's bank statement I found charges for JRJNJ DRI*PCTOOLS.COM 800-764-5783 and JRJNS DRI*PCTOOLS.COM 800-764-5783 and JRJNA DRI*PCTOOLS.COM 800-764-5783 MN.
Total charges came to $69.85 none of which was authorized by myself.
Linda in San Diego, Californ...
Entity
DRI*PCTOOLS.COM
Categories: Computer Software
20, Report:
#390484
Posted Date:
Nov 12 2008
DRI*ELEMENT5.COM For PCTOOLS For Spyware Doctor Suprise renew charge from DRI*ELEMENT5.COM & PCTOOLS & Spyware Doctor withdrew $29.99 from my account Internet
I found an unauthorized $29.99 change from DRI*ELEMENT5.COM on my checking account. - I don't recall using my M/C Debit card on-line and I shred all my documents = not sure how DRI*ELEMENT5.COM got my info. I looked up the company name DRI*ELEMENTS.COM and found pages of reported f...
Entity
DRI*ELEMENT5.COM
Categories: Internet Fraud
21, Report:
#386938
Posted Date:
Nov 01 2008
DRI*ELEMENT5.COM Billing For: PCTOOLS.COM Unexplained charges on Credit Card, Just DRI*ELEMENT5.COM as billing party ... Actually (in my case) billing for PCTOOLS.com - Renewal for Subscription Eden PrarieEden Prairie Minnesota
Yesterday [Oct 31, 2008] I noticed TWO entries on my credit account! The only identification was DRI*ELEMENT5.COM. Not having made any purchases on this card [putting me over credit limit, with fees & increased interest rate] I knew this had to be a fraud. Immediately contacted C...
Entity
DRI*ELEMENT5.COM Billing For: PCTOOLS.COM
Categories: Bait-and-Switch
22, Report:
#383193
Posted Date:
Oct 21 2008
PSTOOLS - PCTOOLS.C SHANNON They have allegedly sold me an item for 166.55 gbp or 320.72 cdn London Internet
They have allegedly sold me an item for 166.55 gbp or 320.72 cdn
I do not know where they are from (I suspect gbp means British Pounds)
The info is all I had on my mastercard.
Ric
Ottawa, OntarioCanada
Entity
PSTOOLS - PCTOOLS.C SHANNON
Categories: Computer Marketing Companies
23, Report:
#377569
Posted Date:
Oct 01 2008
DRI*PCTools.com unauthorized withdrawing from my creditcard Shannon, Co.Clare Ireland (Europe)
Today I got my creditcardnote.It showed a payment on 2008-08-30 of $36,24 to DRI*PCTools, I never authorized this withdrawing and therefore contacted my creditcardcompany (Postbankcard/Maestro)today . That company will contact the firm DRi etc. to stop the fraudulous transactions ...
Entity
DRI*PCTools.com
Categories: Computer Software
24, Report:
#374922
Posted Date:
Sep 22 2008
DRI*PCTOOLS.COM Automatically debited my acct. No authorization FLORIDA Internet *EDitor's Suggestions on how to get your money back into your bank account!
I need that money put back in my account. My home insurance payment is going to overdraft causing a $35.00 charge and cancellation of my insurance. I am disabled, I have no more money to cover this unauthorized charge. How am I so positive I didn't authorize this charge, I have not ...
Entity
DRI*PCTOOLS.COM
Categories: Computer Software
25, Report:
#369349
Posted Date:
Sep 03 2008
DRI*PCTOOLS, DRI*ELEMENTSDRI*PCTOOLS5.com, DRI*ELEMENTS Unauthorized checkcard transaction Nationwide
On 8/29 I noticed a pending transaction for $29.95 from a company called DRI*elements.com. I didn't recognize the transaction and googled the company. Found reports of fraud at ripoffreport.com.
I called the bank and was able to put a stop payment against it on 9/2/08. The ...
Entity
DRI*PCTOOLS5.com, DRI*ELEMENTS
Categories: Internet Fraud