OEM Software????

[gstope]

Does anyone know what this is about? Is it valid software?

http://www.mega-oem.info/index.html

I know that it looks to good to be true so... Does anyone have any experience with this type of offer?

[mairving]

I would be very wary. The domain was only created last week and it's registered to a Nigerian. I would think that it is probably either pirated or bogus. The other company oem-cd.com has only been around for a few months also and is based in Venuli, wherever that is.

[Confused]

My experience in life has been that when something is too good to be true, I'm about to loose some money, time or both if I follow thru.
Chas

[bigandy]

LOL, I highly doubt these people are for real. XP Pro for $40; can you say PIRATED.

[tireman]

Notice in their FAQ section:

"This software is recognized as a backup software."

And also states that you may need to contact them for updates or service packs.


Not too sure about all that.

tireman

[Prew]

Haven't Nigerian's been in the news lately for running scams? Don't think I'll be putting my VISA numbers on that web site.

[Mac Medic]

Keep well away from that. You won't even see a CD, just huge CC charges.

[gstope]

Thanks for the responses.

Just like I thought, Too good to be true. I'll stay away.

[mairving]

Originally posted by Prew Haven't Nigerian's been in the news lately for running scams? Don't think I'll be putting my VISA numbers on that web site.

The number 3 source of revenue in Nigeria is a scam. It is the old one where some prince/king/idiot tells you that he needs your bank account to transfer in $10m or so and will give you a percentage. Once you give him your bank account, it gets transferred...over to him.

[bigandy]

Originally posted by Prew Haven't Nigerian's been in the news lately for running scams? Don't think I'll be putting my VISA numbers on that web site.

Yep. Check out this thread dealing with that issue.

[oddjob]

Originally posted on OEM-CD What do I get when I order something from you? You get the CD(s) with the software in jewel case and labels. You also get the activation key, serial number or cd key necessary to activate the software so it work. Note, that you will not be able to register the software with the manufacturer and get their support, but we will do our best to support you any way possible. This includes providing different updates and service packs. However some updates will still be available from manufacturers, in fact most of them.

Now THAT is my favorite statement from their FAQ. That single phrase SO smacks of piracy that they don't need to answer any more FAQ's. LOL!