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Software stealing from Autodesk

Thomas_Putko5DUFL — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 18:02:51 GMT

While on facebook I came across advertisement of Autodesk software offered on a massively discounted price. Out of curiosity I purchased cheapest set of soft which was a bunch - CAD, Revit, RecapPro, Navisworks and plenty more for £25/m. Unbelievably cheap! I was wondering what is the catch. Or is it a plain scam. Surprisingly I received all the licences and they were working! Catch is they are ALL student versions.

I hate thieves. So much was stolen from me, clothing, equipment, means of transport... I hope that Autodesk is going to address it.

@Thomas_Putko5DUFL - the moderation team edited out the link so another community member would not go to the website.

Re: Software stealing from Autodesk

Thomas_Putko5DUFL — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 12:22:21 GMT

uhm... just a word of caution. If you purchase from them and make unfavourable review they will refund and you will receive ton of spam on the email registered for purchase. Like ton ton. 1 spam every 5 minutes like.

Re: Software stealing from Autodesk

TimelesslyTiredYouth — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:55:39 GMT

That's life; you just gotta be careful, mate.

"Life doesn't come on a golden platter"; remember that when you see something like that again...

Re: Software stealing from Autodesk

Thomas_Putko5DUFL — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 09:30:30 GMT

I did not loose any money. I risked very little anyway. I exposed a scammer in the process - well worth it. I hope Autodesk is going to take action and will shut them down.

Re: Software stealing from Autodesk

LeoWarrenADSK — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 15:44:32 GMT

Hi @Thomas_Putko5DUFL,

Thank you for reporting this website on the Autodesk Community - I've forwarded this post and the weblink to our compliance team who will be able to take the appropriate action.

Kind Regards,

Re: Software stealing from Autodesk

Thomas_Putko5DUFL — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 18:13:33 GMT

let me know about the outcome

Re: Software stealing from Autodesk

TheCADnoob — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 14:58:56 GMT

If it looks too good to be true, it probably is.

I usually report those on the platform I find them. Its not just Autodesk that they do it too, I have seen it with several others as well. Just report them.

If there are any questions

You can always see if they are in the Autodesk partners as well

https://www.autodesk.com/partners/locate-a-reseller

Re: Software stealing from Autodesk

Thomas_Putko5DUFL — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 11:05:21 GMT

that website an its offering is still up...Autodesk doesn't care?

Re: Software stealing from Autodesk

TimelesslyTiredYouth — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 13:16:32 GMT

Stuff like this takes time.

Most likely Autodesk will sue as this isn't a light matter.

And court proceeding can take a few months to process,

And the perpetrator has to be found first,

And they have an extra 14 days, which can also be elongated to reply to court proceedings.

Be patient.