JBullard Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 I received this email today. sure looks like a scam to me.From: Joseph Towbin <bigficsh@gmail.com>Date: Sun, Feb 8, 2009 at 1:19 AMSubject: Light-O-Rama softwareDear John,When my family and I drove up to your fantastic Christmas display, my kids instantly loved it and I was curious on how to build my own. So I bought a 16 channel controller a month ago and when I tried downloading the lighting software, it would say that I was unable to download it. So I emailed Light-O-Rama support, and they couldn't give me a refund. Is there anyway you can email me a copy of the Lighting Software?Many thanks,JoeI have no clue who this is, the email was sent through my web site. I also forwarded this email to LOR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyler9613 Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Ask Dan if he ever saw an email from that guy.-Tyler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Herberger Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 It sure sounds like the guy is trying to save 100 bucks on the software, he is probably trying to download one of the updates with out having a legit copy installed first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan C Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 I agree. It certainly looks as if the guy is trying to get hold of your licensed copy of the software for nothing, in an attempt to save buying there own.Regards,Alan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazytrain83 Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 The true indicator that it's a scam, is that he complained about LOR customer support.Can't be true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsea300 Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 This is definitely a scam. LOR has the best customer service support in the world. I had a problem upgrading firmware on one of my boxes. I emailed them 30 minutes later Dan was talking to me and we found the problem and he solved the issue. You can't do any better than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBullard Posted February 8, 2009 Author Share Posted February 8, 2009 Jeff Millard wrote: Looks like he's trying it on several people. Ryan Johnson says he got the same email.http://synchronizedchristmaslights.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1079JeffYeah Jeff,I saw Ryan's post. He was not as "polite" in his reply to Joe as I was.Interesting, the scammer drove to/from wherever he is to both Tennessee and Texas to see our displays, he CLAIMS! Also told Ryan he bought the controller from ebay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan C Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 I was wondering whose controller it was . . . . . at a guess, that wasn't his either.Regards,Alan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan.a Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 diffenently a scam. I got the same e-mail, but threw youtube, asking for help. my reply was simple. if you purchased the unit from lor just shot an e-mail to support@lightorama. they will have your order, name, and e-mail on file. you can always join the forum to ask more questions. good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan C Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Jeff Millard wrote: You see controllers on eBay from time to time. . . . .Like the one mentioned in the "Importing to the UK" thread in the "Newbies" section, where the seller appears to be reselling with 100% profit and no warranty.Regards,Alan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponddude Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 LOR should be thrilled to know that their software is now a highly sought after product...LOLIf that isn't the ultimate gesture I don't know what is. Where would Bill Gates be today if people didn't want his software....pre-Vista. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightEnthusiast Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 I wouldn't call that a scam. He probably wants the software for free. Not a scam as such though but its misleading.LE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iresq Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I would disagree.A scam is to deprive someone using deceit. In this case, the emailer is trying to deprive LOR of licensing fee's by claiming to have purchased a legal copy and LOR not supporting the sale (deceit).It's certainly not grand in scale but a scam none the less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrChristmas2000 Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 The one thing this guy isn't counting on is that this community of enthusist is very tightly knit. If you try it on one board the news propogates everywhere.The other thing is that this person may be gathering e-mails for a spamer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale W Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I would think there are easier ways to harvest emails for sale than engaging in this kind of conduct. But I could be mistaken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBullard Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share Posted February 9, 2009 He already had the email addresses of many us. That's why we received the emails from him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darin Miller Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 It's too bad that nobody in the community is devious enough to send him a virus disguised as an install program. Did anybody send him the demo version just to mess with him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBullard Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share Posted February 9, 2009 I had him engaged in a series of emails during the day leading up to something similar, until another person that had also received the same email blasted him as a crook and referred to the fact I had also received the the same email. Referenced me by name!At that point all emails stopped, since I was outed by one of our own. Then he knew I was playing with him! Game over! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrChristmas2000 Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Scammers locate e-mails then they need to know if they are legit and functional, that way they are more valuable if you respond to them.It also goes for a lot of those spam e-mail that has a removal link at the bottom. It just confirms that there is a responding person on the other end and more spam comes at you from many directions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBullard Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share Posted February 9, 2009 He emailed me through my website, as he did several others I know that received his email.He already had the email addresses, and from the correspondence we had going before I was outed, he wanted LOR software, not email addys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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