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shwasasin
join:2002-02-28
Newmarket, ON

shwasasin

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[scam] oemcd / ultra cheap software scams?

I just received an email from another employee from oemcd.info about Windows XP and other software dirt cheap. I did a quick search and found only one website that reported it as spam sender. Does anyone know if this is a legit site (although it doesn't sound like it), or is it just another elaborate scam?

AkumalDave
Life's A Beach
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join:2001-04-20
Minneapolis, MN

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At "best", it's a site that sells illegal software. Worst case, they'll steal your credit card info and go on a shopping spree.

Forward it to Microsoft - they have a vested interest in shutting these scammers down.

Dave
shwasasin
join:2002-02-28
Newmarket, ON

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Thanks. I told the guys at the company not to bother as I saw a copy of 3D Studio MAX v6.0 for $80, which I know damned well just started shipping for around $5k.

Doctor Four
My other vehicle is a TARDIS
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join:2000-09-05
Dallas, TX

Doctor Four to shwasasin

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to shwasasin
If they're selling OEM operating system software without
requiring the purchase of computer hardware, then it
most likely is software piracy. Newegg.com, for example,
sells OEM versions of Windows XP SP1a for $91.00, but they
won't allow you to buy it unless you also make a hardware
purchase (motherboard & CPU) at the same time.