Watch out for this scam artist... Don't promote!

Discussion in 'ClickBank' started by dimmoneycash, Jan 27, 2010.

  1. #1
    Hi all,

    As some of you may know, PS3LightsFix.com has been on the market for a couple of months and has been performing quite well and making many many sales. But, with success, comes people who want to take their share. I don't mind a little competition, but the guy below just copied my site along with Chris5123's site (I think that's his username). It really annoys me also because ClickBank approved it without even checking if it was copied.

    This guy even stats that the author's name is Rob Sheffield, which is on my page, with my PAID photograph.

    I am also telling affiliates to not promote this at all (I wouldn't even promote it, it's terribly designed).

    repairyourps3now.com

    What I would like to know is how can I stop him from going any further? What is the best action to take?

    I am also going to buy it and take a look at its content. Maybe the prick also copied my product too!

    Thanks all,
    Dim.
     
    dimmoneycash, Jan 27, 2010 IP
  2. Hengster

    Hengster Peon

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    #2
    wow ... that is amazingly brazen.

    I would contact clickbank about it ... they can easily see that you were there first and this guy joined later and copied you. They should shut down his account ... if not that's a bit dire.
     
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  3. Dan Bainbridge

    Dan Bainbridge Active Member

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    #3
    I feel for you, I would get a copy of the product - you can always request a refund - and gather some more evidence first then email clickbank with a complete list of things that have been copied - I'm sure they do take things like this seriously. I hope you get this sorted
     
    Dan Bainbridge, Jan 27, 2010 IP
  4. pearlgurl

    pearlgurl Well-Known Member

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    You must contact CB for this. They are very good in support.
     
    pearlgurl, Jan 27, 2010 IP
  5. goopygoo

    goopygoo Peon

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    #5
    DMCA.

    Send a DMCA to his host. That will take it offline
     
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  6. dimmoneycash

    dimmoneycash Active Member

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    OK, thanks all for the support. I've contacted CB as my first step toward taking this guy offline. Then I will file a complaint with the DMCA people. And then with the host. Oh, and I sent him a rather legal looking email to him demanding that he shut it down.

    Don't you just wish these people weren't around? :confused:
     
    dimmoneycash, Jan 27, 2010 IP
  7. marcusio

    marcusio Peon

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    #7
    Also, if you are going to buy his product to check it out do a chargeback from your card just for the fun of it!
     
    marcusio, Jan 27, 2010 IP
  8. Chri5123

    Chri5123 Active Member

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    #8
    Hey Dim,

    I will also contact CB on this as it affects me as well!

    This guy is practically using my ecover graphic - http://www.ps3repaired.com

    So regardless of the product (which i am sure is a copy of one of ours - or both) we will get CB to take it down or look into it.

    I have got a live chat on my CB account so as soon as it is online i will report this.

    Cheers for letting me know about this mate.

    Chris
     
    Chri5123, Jan 27, 2010 IP
  9. TimothyJohn

    TimothyJohn Member

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    Definitely report him. You could sue him if your really wanted. Plagiarism should not be tolerated.
     
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  10. PHAZ

    PHAZ Guest

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    Yeah DMCA his ass, get it taken offline and any earnings removed.. into CB's pockets unfortunately lol
     
    PHAZ, Jan 27, 2010 IP
  11. evelinawilliams007

    evelinawilliams007 Notable Member

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    Should be reported, however the colors are not the same on the ebook.

    I can't believe the content is identical, he has re-written the guide that's for sure.

    The site has generated one sale at most so don't worry he won't get that far.

    Al.
     
    evelinawilliams007, Jan 27, 2010 IP
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    datamonkey Active Member

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    Oh dear that is poor. I hope CB take it down soon!
     
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  13. dimmoneycash

    dimmoneycash Active Member

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    Hey Chris,

    Good to hear you're having a chat with CB. I recongnized some parts are you site and some are mine, like the content and some of the images are mine that I made in photoshop!

    Do you want to contact the host or me? Or even better... both!

    Thanks,
    Dim.
     
    dimmoneycash, Jan 27, 2010 IP
  14. venrooy

    venrooy Active Member

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    It looks like he's being hosted at liquid web. Here's the contact info -
    http://liquidweb.com/about/contact.html

    It's hosted at ip - 67.227.212.11

    If you send them the link of the perp's site, and link to your site, I'll be willing to wager that his site comes down in a matter of hours.
     
    venrooy, Jan 27, 2010 IP
  15. goopygoo

    goopygoo Peon

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    How did it go?
     
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  16. DMMH_Marketing

    DMMH_Marketing Guest

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    #16
    pretty well Id say as the site seems to be down now!

    Can anyone confirm what action was taken, just incase any of use have a simlar problem.

    Thanks
     
    DMMH_Marketing, Feb 3, 2010 IP
  17. dimmoneycash

    dimmoneycash Active Member

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    Hi all,

    I've taken the site down, thanks to CB (their help) and I am very glad about this. Although, after I took his site down I got a DDOS attach against my site and I have reasons to believe it was him, or maybe just coincidence?

    Anyway, everything's solved, back to regular sales and I am very pleased with the outcome.

    My verdict: Always push for what you want and don't let anyone get in the way, especially scammers!!

    Dim.
     
    dimmoneycash, Feb 3, 2010 IP
  18. Chri5123

    Chri5123 Active Member

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    Hey mate,

    Yes I also spoke to my CB representative personally about this - guess that is one of the perks of being in CB Elite :)

    Glad we got it sorted.

    Chris
     
    Chri5123, Feb 4, 2010 IP
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    pcser Peon

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    It seems that the website is gone.
     
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  20. scheng1

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    wow, unbelievable! That copycat is simply stupid. Does he really think he can get away with it?
     
    scheng1, Feb 6, 2010 IP