Question:Why Use Small Business Internet Security Software?

Why Use Small Business Internet Security Software?

Today, few businesses have the option of not having their computers connected to the rest of the world via the internet. Small business owners often think that large enterprises are more vulnerable to attack by hackers interested in stealin...

Do you also think that Google Home Biz is a scam?

Q: So...I can't believe that I fell in this trap but I did...so just to warn others. There are more posts related to this on Yahoo answers, but a little older...so I thought I would refresh the info. There are a lot of internet money making scams out there, but these people get better and better. They advertise on what it seems like legit websites, they say they will only charge you $1 for shipping fees and they put Google in their name to make it more credible. Anyway, after one pays the $1 then you can see if you look carefully on the bottom of the page, with very small letters, that they will charge you a membership fee of ~79 monthly. They never say anything about this before you pay. Below I pasted the e-mail confirmation I got from them...and it says something about a membership fee now, but still not how much it is. People apparently got charged the amount after 7 days without even knowing why. Anyway...right after I signed up for it I called the 1-800- number listed below and they cancelled my account. But still I'm worried about my credit card...I'll have to watch it carefully! So...be careful out there...all these internet money making websites are scam!Congratulations on your new Business Kit using Google! There has never been a more effective method of creating a successful online business than combining your website with the ability to post links and advertise using the number one search engine: Google! By investing in Your Profit Gateway, you have taken a fantastic step towards financial freedom! You now have access to the tools necessary to create independence, security, and most importantly, control of your own financial destiny! Best Wishes,Your Online Home Business Team!Customer Service/Technical Support If you need assistance setting up your business please call technical support at 1-800-497-4988. Remember we are here to help you become a success. Membership Login Information Login to Your Profit Gateway to get started today:http://www.yourprofitgateway.com Username: Password: Invoice Quantity Product Description Amount1 Google Home Business Kit Free trial to Google Home Business Kit $0.97 one time setup feeTax $0.00You have been charged: $0.97Customer Service:If you have any questions or concerns regarding this transaction please contact us at 1-800-497-4988 or International customers please call 00-1-646-205-0230Please do not reply to this email. This mailbox is not monitored and you will not receive a response. Please call the number above if you need to contact customer service. Refund Policy: While you may cancel your subscription at any time, once the billing date for a given month has passed all sales are final.Terms and Conditions of 7 Day Trial:Monthly Service fees will commence 7 days from the date of this purchase, and will be billed monthly thereafter for the continued access to the software. No refunds will be given for failure to use the requested and provided services. We reserve the right to transfer your billing to a third party Merchant of Record. This authority will remain in effect until revoked by me. You may cancel at anytime by calling 1-800-497-4988 or International customers please call 00-1-646-205-0230 .

A: Yes, I also think it's a scam (and I fell for it, too, because I wanted to learn more). I was unable to reach them on the 646 number ("the offices are now closed") but got through on the 800 number to cancel the account and got a cancellation confirmation number. However, I still don't trust them and called the credit card company to replace the card I used -- their practices sound too much like phishing.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow-up: I received the following confirmation e-mail from Billing Support <billing@pacificwebworks.com> (personal data removed):"Hello xyz xyz,Your Internet Business Kit account has been closed effective: Thu Oct 22 11:54:09 2009.Your cancellation confirmation number is: 1xxxxxxPlease feel free to contact us should you require any further assistance. Please include a copy of this Email for reference.Thank You,Billing Support"