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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 10:06 AM
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survey with gift beware

When i logged in yesterday i was hit with a fill out this survey and and get a free gift pop up so i checked it out it looks like it is sponsered by evo m but i thought i would warn you guys i have delt with this company before and the gift was free + shipping so i payed it then the next month they charged my card 80 dollars and i guess by taking the first gift they had something in the paperwork i missed and i agreed to a contract i had to call them and get the charges removed and it was a huge hassle so beware
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 10:09 AM
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Firefox + Adblock Plus = your friend.

Especially if you are a sucker like that. Just saying.
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 10:37 AM
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You've gotta be a sucker for falling for that. No warning needed.
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 11:26 AM
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Dispute the charge with your bank. Seriously though, anything free, isn't free.
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 11:53 AM
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thanks for the heads up
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Pr3z
Firefox + Adblock Plus = your friend.
same
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 05:08 PM
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Why spam companies still exist.
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 05:17 PM
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get a MAC you'll never go back
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by 3dman1
When i logged in yesterday i was hit with a fill out this survey and and get a free gift pop up so i checked it out it looks like it is sponsered by evo m but i thought i would warn you guys i have delt with this company before and the gift was free + shipping so i payed it then the next month they charged my card 80 dollars and i guess by taking the first gift they had something in the paperwork i missed and i agreed to a contract i had to call them and get the charges removed and it was a huge hassle so beware
That probably wont be the only thing they charge to that card now that they have your CC number.
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 07:01 PM
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Exclamation

Originally Posted by Pr3z
Firefox + Adblock Plus = your friend.

Especially if you are a sucker like that. Just saying.
You forgot about
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Old Jan 6, 2010 | 09:34 AM
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Definitely not from EvolutionM.

Get Firefox + AdBlock, AdAware and SpyBot S&D. Clean your system up before it costs you more money.
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 05:48 PM
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so what was the gift? lol
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Old Jan 26, 2010 | 01:09 AM
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get a MAC you'll never go back
word.my mac is a yr old and is still faster than any 5 day old virus infested pc
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Old Jan 26, 2010 | 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by WestSideBilly
Definitely not from EvolutionM.

Get Firefox + AdBlock, AdAware and SpyBot S&D. Clean your system up before it costs you more money.
Double edged sword. Not sure if IB condones adblocking site sponsors.
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Old Jan 26, 2010 | 05:49 PM
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As a long time car forum user, I've never (intentionally) clicked a banner ad for anyone. There are better ways to get to the site(s) that sells it.

I understand the business purpose (both for the site and the sponsor), but having "Gold Vendor" under their name does a lot more than having a banner ad.
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