Is this a scam?

[cowboyup910]

Has anyone heard of or tried DVD Shrink 2010? It sounds like a scam.

http://dvdshrink2010.net/

[lordsmurf]

As hech 54 might say...

DVDShrink 2010 sucks
DVDShrink 2010 ripoff
DVDShrink 2010 ruined my computer
DVDShrink 2010 expensive
DVDShrink 2010 bad service
DVDShrink 2010 no customer support
DVDShrink 2010 stole credit card details

[Noahtuck]

as hech 54 might say...

dvdshrink 2010 sucks
dvdshrink 2010 ripoff
dvdshrink 2010 ruined my computer
dvdshrink 2010 expensive
dvdshrink 2010 bad service
dvdshrink 2010 no customer support
dvdshrink 2010 stole credit card details

lmao!!!!

[redwudz]

It's a scam that has been around for a while. DVDShrink is and has always been freeware.

Though it's a bit out of date for DVD decryption, DVDShrink is still a great program, IMO. I use the ImgBurn modified version, along with a modern DVD decrypter program.

[hech54]

Thank You Smurf...and Noah. Does this mean I finally earn my "merit badge"?

[b8375629]

Thank You Smurf...and Noah. Does this mean I finally earn my "merit badge"?

No, you still have the idiot badge.

lol..

Though it's a bit out of date for DVD decryption, DVDShrink is still a great program, IMO. I use the ImgBurn modified version, along with a modern DVD decrypter program.

Yes, I still use it too. Great freeware.

Not sure why the author hasn't updated it since 2005 without the decrypter, though...

[guns1inger]

The author has - it is called Nero Recode. Ahead grabbed him after DVD Shrink was popular to write Nero recode, which in the beginning was basically just a prettier version of Shrink - without the decrypter

[lordsmurf]

Thank You Smurf...and Noah. Does this mean I finally earn my "merit badge"?

I thought you were already a scoutmaster.

You've entered the realm of teacher.
I don't think you've been a mere student for a good while now.

Well, at least in video.

[hech54]

Thank You Smurf...and Noah. Does this mean I finally earn my "merit badge"?

I thought you were already a scoutmaster.

Apparently not....
https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/323740-Movie-DVD-with-bad-scratch?p=2004957&viewful...=1#post2004957

[Noahtuck]

LOL!!

I remembered the thread you originally wrote that in about some obscure cheesy software & it fit pretty well...
LOL!!

AlanHK[/B]]And in other breaking news, comma water is wet! Exclamation mark

I want to know what "comma water" is....

I'm pretty sure it is not wet, but rain water is!!!!!

[redwudz]

Moving to Off Topic

Moderator redwudz

[Bonie81]

@ lordsmurf
- agreed 100%

There are tons of Internet scams popping up like bubbles.
All their AIM is to steal credit card details, and charge U$100+.

HOW TO FIGURE-OUT IT A SCAM OR NOT?
1) When ever you land on any web-page, go through the details provided on each link.
Most of the time single page website, or all web pages with same details, or hip-hop jumping through multiple domains (websites).
2) Go through the "Methods for Payment", Scammers always prefer payments through Credit Cards Only. No Other Options.
3) Also Click on "Contact Us" No Physical Address, No Telephone, No Fax just online fill-in type web submit form.
4) If you are smart enough, try searching more details on internet about The Company and look for Who Is data for a particular domain.
Scammers always prefer their domain registration and WebSite Administrative Contacts are through Private/Proxy.
For Example.
Registrant:
Domains by Proxy, Inc.
DomainsByProxy.com


Administrative Contact:
Private, Registration
Domains by Proxy, Inc.
DomainsByProxy.com

Further more, there are plenty of tools here, on Video Help which serve better purpose than commercials.
Why would any one prefer to buy anything on-line with credit card with a company called www.abc.com having no physical identity.

[lordsmurf]

I can't say I agree with you.

1. Third-party solutions for selling products are quite common. e-junkie.com, for example. Lots of reputable companies use third parties, including large corps like MainConcept.
2. It's an online business. Cash, checks, etc -- pain in the ass.
3. Junkmail and telemarketers are also a big pain in the ass. That info doesn't always need to be out there. You'll usually get it once you enter a transaction with the company.
4. Again ... junkmail, telemarketers and spam are a pain in the ass. The only people who truly need to know your contact info are the registries.

I think you're wearing a tinfoil hat here.