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JerryM

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Secret License Code For 7 years?
« on: December 10, 2009, 11:52:22 PM »
I noticed on ebay a guy is selling a 7 year Avast Pro code. When I questioned about his statement he said that if I bought it he would tell me what to do to get the 1 year license to a 7 year license.
"once you install the antivirus and the code there is on more step you have to do in the settings of the program will only be good for 1 year.. if you buy i will explain this to you...thx"

WOW, a 7 year license for Avast Pro --- but it must be a fake.

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Jerry

Omega40

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Re: Secret License Code For 7 years?
« Reply #1 on: December 11, 2009, 12:02:39 AM »
Sounds kinda phony to me... >:(

JerryM

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Re: Secret License Code For 7 years?
« Reply #2 on: December 11, 2009, 12:06:26 AM »
I first thought it might be some sort of OEM license, but his answer makes me pretty sure it is phony.

I have never seen a good deal for Avast on ebay, but I did buy a bogus code. I got my money back from PayPal.

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Jerry

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Re: Secret License Code For 7 years?
« Reply #3 on: December 11, 2009, 12:11:21 AM »
Well the longest legitimate Pro license is 3 years, so I would suggest reporting this to ebay and avast.

The only people that get ultimately caught out here is the buyer when avast does detect it as bogus, as most won't be as fortunate as you in getting your money back.

With the arrival of version 5 in the not to distant future this is going to be harder to fake/hack or otherwise try to circumvent the pro license.
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Re: Secret License Code For 7 years?
« Reply #4 on: December 11, 2009, 12:29:19 AM »
I noticed on ebay a guy is selling a 7 year Avast Pro code. When I questioned about his statement he said that if I bought it he would tell me what to do to get the 1 year license to a 7 year license.
"once you install the antivirus and the code there is on more step you have to do in the settings of the program will only be good for 1 year.. if you buy i will explain this to you...thx"

WOW, a 7 year license for Avast Pro --- but it must be a fake.

Regards,
Jerry
I make it a habit of bugging these guys on eBay. They hate it and it gives me something to do. I wish more avast! lovers would do the same.
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Mr.Agent

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Re: Secret License Code For 7 years?
« Reply #5 on: December 11, 2009, 12:47:16 AM »
Well for sure if its was me i would buy to the shop of ALWIL instead ebay... Its more safe and u know where you buy...

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Re: Secret License Code For 7 years?
« Reply #6 on: December 11, 2009, 01:11:27 AM »
okay, Here is the plan JerryM just pretend nothings up and keep bidding on that 7 year license.  We are triangulating the vectors of His Location and have launched a Predator Drone equipped with two Hellfire Missiles to eliminate this threat with extreme predjudice to Avast Profit Margin . Alwil  will be sending some agents and a spotter to mark the target oops i mean the ebay seller to confirm the kill. As for you JerryM the guys in the black helicopters will be there shortly to debrief you and place you in Our witness protection. You will then be required to to destroy all personal ID, along with any family pictures and go to the Avast website, http://www.avast.com/eng/buy-avast-antivirus-professional-edition.html  and immediately buy a legal license key and of course remember this is for your own safety or should I rather say your Computers safety .

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Re: Secret License Code For 7 years?
« Reply #7 on: December 11, 2009, 01:21:47 AM »
okay, Here is the plan JerryM just pretend nothings up and keep bidding on that 7 year license.  We are triangulating the vectors of His Location and have launched a Predator Drone equipped with two Hellfire Missiles to eliminate this threat with extreme predjudice to Avast Profit Margin . Alwil  will be sending some agents and a spotter to mark the target oops i mean the ebay seller to confirm the kill. As for you JerryM the guys in the black helicopters will be there shortly to debrief you and place you in Our witness protection. You will then be required to to destroy all personal ID, along with any family pictures and go to the Avast website, http://www.avast.com/eng/buy-avast-antivirus-professional-edition.html  and immediately buy a legal license key and of course remember this is for your own safety or should I rather say your Computers safety .

wth  ??? disclosing classified info on the forums... hey pinnacle we got a couple of agents on location, you're risking their lives  ;D


pinnacle

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Re: Secret License Code For 7 years?
« Reply #8 on: December 11, 2009, 01:58:22 AM »
They are expendable collateral damage one of those missiles is intended for them  He,  He , He,  Hey I hear Alwil is hiring field agents hahahahah oh thats nice secret agent you got there
« Last Edit: December 11, 2009, 02:01:13 AM by pinnacle »

JerryM

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Re: Secret License Code For 7 years?
« Reply #9 on: December 11, 2009, 02:04:52 AM »
okay, Here is the plan JerryM just pretend nothings up and keep bidding on that 7 year license.  We are triangulating the vectors of His Location and have launched a Predator Drone equipped with two Hellfire Missiles to eliminate this threat with extreme predjudice to Avast Profit Margin . Alwil  will be sending some agents and a spotter to mark the target oops i mean the ebay seller to confirm the kill. As for you JerryM the guys in the black helicopters will be there shortly to debrief you and place you in Our witness protection. You will then be required to to destroy all personal ID, along with any family pictures and go to the Avast website, http://www.avast.com/eng/buy-avast-antivirus-professional-edition.html  and immediately buy a legal license key and of course remember this is for your own safety or should I rather say your Computers safety .

WOOOOOOOOO, that is scary. I just might have to settle on the one for three years with the CD for $20 + $2.50. Not a bad deal. It looks legit, and yes, I can get my money back if it is not.

Regards,
Jerry

pinnacle

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Re: Secret License Code For 7 years?
« Reply #10 on: December 11, 2009, 02:10:21 AM »
good for you, just be careful with these ebay, youtube videos of free licenses for software, and all those keygens and crack sites out there they are riddled with nasty stuff.

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Re: Secret License Code For 7 years?
« Reply #11 on: December 11, 2009, 04:01:29 AM »
good for you, just be careful with these ebay, youtube videos of free licenses for software, and all those keygens and crack sites out there they are riddled with nasty stuff.
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Re: Secret License Code For 7 years?
« Reply #12 on: December 11, 2009, 04:24:01 AM »
Hi All,

I think this happened not only in e-Bay or ecommerce site only,
But some people which like littleman and always looking for a free or cracked one had posted in their blog too.

I already found some and share it to ALWIL Team (Christian) to banned them.
So i think another AV vendors have a same experienced like us too, so i wouldn't strength to us.

If everybody found pirate or cracked license in website, just please informed to AlWIL Software.
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Re: Secret License Code For 7 years?
« Reply #13 on: December 11, 2009, 05:12:39 AM »
Even if the seller's tip works, it's unethical -- and probably illegal in most countries. (Ask your lawyer if you really care).

JerryM

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Re: Secret License Code For 7 years?
« Reply #14 on: December 11, 2009, 06:20:38 AM »
I would not accept or buy something that was improper or illegal. However, I am going to let the AV companies police ebay. In general they do not seem to be interested.

Regards,
Jerry