I think I've been scammed as well! I was in a bit of a rush as I was about to rush of to a gig and I needed to hear a song so my band could play it, someone suggested Limewire. I thought I had logged on to Limewire but obviously not (I found the site with a search on Google) and yes I paid for a 2year subsctiption (99p - UK- per month I think!).

Then I got an email from MP3MusicHQ.com with a bill as follows (UK prices):

Quantity Description Amount
1 2 Year Membership 14.16
1 PRO-Version 9.97
1 SpyRemover 8.88
Total Charge 33.01

and a link to http://MP3MusicHQ.com/me/login.asp which threw me as there was no mention of Limewire yet it mentioned the order ID number that had been generated when I placed the order. I followed the link (which now cannot be contacted!) and there was no email address etc only a phone number (which I called (my face is going red as I think how this must sound) where I had to leave a message as there was no answer. (There was also something about Mp3ehlpdesk.com who say they act on behalf of various internet companies.)

MY QUESTIONS are:

1 Is the livewire program I downloaded OK or is it different/bad in some way?
2 I paid (foolishly, cos I was in a rush) with a DEBIT card not A CREDIT CARD! so I don't suppose I am covered?
3 Will they keep trying to take money out of the account or can they only do it on a one off? (I don't know how these sytems work)

Sorry it's so long. I've read lots of messages on this subject and you all seem like really nice, helpfull people. I hope someone can put my mind at rest on the above.

Cheers

Sounds like you jumped too quick too..... but I REALLY thought I was doing it right!!!! UGH!!! I've tried to contact ClickBank through their website, following the forms they have, but I haven't heard anything yet - I'm not going to give up. Fraud is Fraud.

Congratulations to the only music site that hijacks your task manager as would a malware program....limewire sux ***

I have also paid for a membership to Limeware. Does anyone have any contact information for Limeware? I keep getting re-directed with no end in sight.
Help.

It appears to be a legit site. I stil have the e-mail confirming my charges (way back when), but they have "do not reply to this e-mail" and refer me back to this forum. I just want to find a contact for Limeware. This is the only contact info they have for basic LimeWare.

Billing information
Membership type:Lifetime Full & Unlimited Access for a total of 27.8 $ USD
Pro Version Upgrade - Movie Codec Pack for a total of 14.95 $ USD
NetSpyProtector Option - Protect yourself from malware for a total of 9.88 $ USD

Grand total: 52.63 $ USD

confirmation was received back in Nov. of 05 from customerservice@mp3downloading.com. Above is what the e-mail confirmation of membership says. Any contact for basic LimeWare from the website linked me to this forum. You can either sign on if you have Pro version, or upgrade to pro version. There is no contact information. I am stil able to download, I have lost some of the functions I originally had and have questions. I had no idea there was a scam going on.

my mistake LimeWire 4.0.8

Thanks to 'Only a hobo' for some very sound and friendly advice which I will take.

Jazzboy

I feel really dumb. I got taken by a website call mp3-Source. http://www.mp3-source.net/ . I've already filed a complaint with the fbi. They offered unlimited access for $2.08 per month. I figured if i didnt like it or if it were a scam i'd be out 2 bucks. Next thing i know, they charged me $70.08 USD! Anyone else have any suggestions?

First off let me introduce myself, I work for the support team at the website your talking about. We are not like the scam sites you see advertised or discussed in this thread. We are a legit business that caters to people unfamiliar with the method and tools to use when it comes to legal downloading. We do have links to limewire and other p2p services on our website but we are not selling their software. We simply recommend them because we believe that their program is the best one for our members to use. We specifically state on our website that we do not endorse downloading or copying any illegal material. We also state that we bill you for your convince a one-time charge for a twenty-four month membership and you will never be re-billed.

Your complaint with the FBI probably will not go far since our service is 100% legal and they know that. We are even joining the Better Business Bureau in the very near future. We have a toll-free number and offer 24/7 support with your account. If you have problems with your membership, feel free to contact us and let us know and we will be more than happy to assist you.