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Tichau / FileConverter

File Converter is a very simple tool which allows you to convert and compress files using the context menu in windows explorer.
https://file-converter.io/
GNU General Public License v3.0
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Website File-converter.org is a fake website. #451

Closed JesFEREM closed 4 months ago

JesFEREM commented 4 months ago

Describe the bug There's a website that looks exactly like yours but points to a closed source program that doesn't work until you put money in, it redirects to zamzar instead of your application.

To Reproduce Steps to reproduce the behavior:

  1. Go to 'file-converter.org'
  2. See scam

Expected behavior Website should be warned against use on the official website

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Additional context I installed Zamzar by accident thinking it's your app but updated, but no. it doesn't even work until you put money in. there is a separate zamzar.com but I feel they specifically made file-converter.org to confuse users, especially considering it comes above your pages in search results.

JesFEREM commented 4 months ago

I just saw the post on #410, closing as duplicate.