 OlegBellsouth FastaccessPremium
join:2003-12-08
Birmingham, AL
kudos:2 | reply to David
Re: Scam PC optimization software that advertised on TV said by David:said by Oleg:I totally agree with you. It is brain washing technique that sucks in the people.
yep, not even family is immune. It sucked in my sister about 2 years ago, and again 3 weeks ago. Basically she is getting a bill for just stupidity from me. It's the 3rd time in 2 years I have had to clean a pc of hers and well you are going to pay me this time! You could install K9 »www1.k9webprotection.com/ on her computer or create limited user account if you have not done it already. |
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 NormanSPremium,MVM
join:2001-02-14
San Jose, CA
kudos:9
 ·SONIC.NET
·Pacific Bell - SBC
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said by Mele20:So, are these running during infomercial time slots? On broadcast channels or cable ones?
I've mostly seen the "MyCleanPC"; and seen it in prime time programming. Odd, because I don't really watch a lot of TV.
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 DavidNow accepting new patientsPremium,VIP
join:2002-05-30
Granite City, IL
kudos:78
 ·DIRECTV
·AT&T Midwest
 ·magicjack.com
·Google Voice
·AT&T Southwest
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I could but it's her laptop, and her choice. Me I just make sure my imaging software is up to date. Cause last thing I am going to do is waste time re-installing software. |
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These crap ads are rampant on SiriusXM too. Log Me In, PC optimization ads, etc. Must be cheap to advertise on there cause I hear the most BS ads.
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 elios
join:2005-11-15
Springfield, MO | reply to dave
said by dave:Then there's "LogMein", which I assume to be some sort of dish made with Chinese noodles and wood.
LogMeIn is a legit remote log in software for people that dont want or dont know how to set up a secure remote log in for there home / work PC
they own Hamachi now too |
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davePremium,MVM
join:2000-05-04
not in ohio
kudos:8 | Yes, I know. I was just making fun of their stupid name. People ought to take more care about smushing words together without punctuation. |
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DavidNow accepting new patientsPremium,VIP
join:2002-05-30
Granite City, IL
kudos:78 Reviews:
·DIRECTV
·AT&T Midwest
·magicjack.com
·Google Voice
·AT&T Southwest
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said by elios:said by dave:Then there's "LogMein", which I assume to be some sort of dish made with Chinese noodles and wood.
LogMeIn is a legit remote log in software for people that dont want or dont know how to set up a secure remote log in for there home / work PC they own Hamachi now too I use the hamachi service for the machines I maintain.
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 DrStrangeTechnically feasiblePremium
join:2001-07-23
West Hartford, CT
kudos:1 | reply to Oleg
If I were going to expose this scam [and it is a scam], I'd post here:
»Scam and Phishbusters
Good luck. I'll be watching. If I get some free time on vacation, I might lend a hand. |
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 Anonymous_AnonymousPremium
join:2004-06-21
127.0.0.1
kudos:2
 ·RoadRunner Cable
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today I saw a ad for a "instant light bulb"
they showed a part were it was under the sink but if I freeze frame
the right side of the screen is lit a few milliseconds before the "instant light bulb" is even on |
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 antdudeA Ninja AntPremium,VIP
join:2001-03-25
United State
kudos:4 | reply to Oleg
What channels are these aired on? I have over the air (OTA) antenna. Maybe that's why? Or maybe I don't watch commercials. Hahah! |
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OlegBellsouth FastaccessPremium
join:2003-12-08
Birmingham, AL
kudos:2
3 edits | reply to StuartMW
said by StuartMW:But but "the virus is GONE!" 
I wince when I see those ads.
PS: Gotta love the daughter's "Dad's let's go to the store and buy a new PC...". Sorta like buying a new car when the ashtray is full
Here is that ad. He may signup the whole family for this entertainment as well »www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9u_AAKDu54 |
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OlegBellsouth FastaccessPremium
join:2003-12-08
Birmingham, AL
kudos:2
1 edit | reply to Oleg
"My computer was faster after that kid has installed that security software " »www.youtube.com/watch?v=tk7C9fnbqmw »www.youtube.com/watch?v=558xzKP4rvk |
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NormanSPremium,MVM
join:2001-02-14
San Jose, CA
kudos:9 Reviews:
·SONIC.NET
·Pacific Bell - SBC
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It seems that every one of those ads claims to "make the Internet faster". That claim, alone, is probably actionable.
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 coldmoonPremium
join:2002-02-04
Broadway, NC
·Windstream
| said by NormanS:said by Oleg:"My computer was faster after that kid has installed that security software "
It seems that every one of those ads claims to "make the Internet faster". That claim, alone, is probably actionable. Perhaps...but if the thing fubars enough computers with the subsequent drop in those able to actually get on the Internet; then by default, the Internet will become faster due to lower bandwidth utilization 
See? there is a silver lining 
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NormanSPremium,MVM
join:2001-02-14
San Jose, CA
kudos:9 Reviews:
·SONIC.NET
·Pacific Bell - SBC
| said by coldmoon:said by NormanS:said by Oleg:"My computer was faster after that kid has installed that security software "
It seems that every one of those ads claims to "make the Internet faster". That claim, alone, is probably actionable. Perhaps...but if the thing fubars enough computers with the subsequent drop in those able to actually get on the Internet; then by default, the Internet will become faster due to lower bandwidth utilization See? there is a silver lining Ah. I guess I'd better recall the "Legal Beagles"!
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 wapuBroadband RangerPremium
join:2001-09-05
Boca Raton, FL | reply to GuruGuy
scammers? |
said by GuruGuy:These crap ads are rampant on SiriusXM too. Log Me In, PC optimization ads, etc. Must be cheap to advertise on there cause I hear the most BS ads.
I listen to SiriusXM all day and have never heard a Log Me In commercial. What stations do you listen to? I would be curious to hear one. I have been a logmein free/pro since they were 3am and Hamachi since before they bought them. I was supporting about 250 machines that would pop up in temp locations for a week or two at a time.
We are mixing two different products in this thread. Go To My PC and Log Me In are NOT the same thing as my clean PC or PCMatic. While I am not a huge fan of GoToMyPC, they are basically remote control software no different than PCAnywhere or VNC. I actually started using netmeeting to remote into the windows machines, across a hamachi network.
The MyCleanPC and PCMatic software is a scam, no different than Video Professor. You remember, Dr. Phil before Oprah. I had a neighbor get scammed into the "one free disk" deal when she signed up for people PC internet. it was sad really, I am used to people who want to take short cuts, but she wasn't one of them. She was just someone who was scammed.
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OlegBellsouth FastaccessPremium
join:2003-12-08
Birmingham, AL
kudos:2 | To me Go To My PC, Log Me and PCAnywhere are all bloatware apps unlike TeamViewer, and other freeware apps. |
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KoRnGtL15Premium
join:2007-01-04
Grants Pass, OR | reply to Oleg
Snake oil and the sheep flock to it. |
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