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sl8

(16,284 posts) Sat Jul 1, 2023, 11:41 AM Jul 2023

Scam alert - Offer for cheap version of Microsoft Office [View all]

Earlier today I posted a CNET article about an offer from StackSocial to purchase Microsoft Office for $30. It sure looks like that offer is a scam.

Apologies to everyone. I'll try to exercise a little more due diligence before posting.

Thank you to Effete Snob for their research and heads up.

Their post, with links:
https://www.democraticunderground.com/109532258#post3

On edit:
Not everyone agrees that this is a scam, see below. Everyone can decide for themselves (obviously?).

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Scam alert - Offer for cheap version of Microsoft Office [View all] sl8 Jul 2023 OP

Okay. Thanks. lpbk2713 Jul 2023 #1

I saw your other post. sl8 Jul 2023 #2

Your msg got to me before I took any action. lpbk2713 Jul 2023 #3

Where do you see that it's a scam? I've used that offer before with no problems. 50 Shades Of Blue Jul 2023 #4

Links: sl8 Jul 2023 #5

Thanks -- I know it does seem too good to be true. But so far, it has been a good deal for me. 50 Shades Of Blue Jul 2023 #6