IMEI-Check used to run by a guy called Florin Mandache. He always seemed very good, helpful and I think was highly regarded, from what I've read on various forums.
Suddenly his unlocking site has insisted that you need to send them some Photo-ID in addition to the PayPal payment. Hang on a minute, fraud is not his problem, that's up to PayPal and PayPal say they do not need it.
In my case the payment has gone from PayPal to IMEI-Check but they're still insisting on Photo-ID
So I inquired to [email protected] as to why Photo-ID was needed as just about everybody advises you nowadays, not to give out that kinda stuff on the net!
The reply "Below" was not like any reply I'd seen Florin make on bulletin boards before (his english is better!) and now I'm very nervous about using them...
----- Original Message -----
From: <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, May 06, 2005 2:04 PM
Subject: RE: Question regarding fraud
Hello,
We want to make sure that you are the real owner of the account and nothing else. We are LTD company, and we signed the data protection act.
If you still worried about sending the ID, i recomend you to use one of our reseller www.unlockitnow.com.
Regards,
IMEI-CHECK Team
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Unlockitnow.com are a reseller???..
Does anybody have any thoughts?
Thanks,
Dai
Hi there,
We had to introduce this protection to avoid people buying with hijacked accounts , because two weeks ago we cought one of the big scammers/phishers and now police is investigating this and paypal and ebay need (a much to long) time to investigate.
So to protect ourself we had to install this extra protection.
The seller is not getting any money if was used by hijacked paypal accounts. Even worse we have to pay GBP7 / reversed transaction...
To keep this service online we request something which proves identity of the paypal account holder. So the hijacker (which sold for 15GBP on ebay) will not have a chance anymore. We have to continue until police arrested this guy (full address and name are known)
Regarding paypal saying not to send anything is not true! Paypal says NOT TO SEND CREDIT CARD DETAILS OR BANK DETAILS (we never ask for them).
Also here is a quote from our paypal manager (when we said to them that we had to introduce this verification because PayPal don't protect us and our sells droped):
"If you conduct business on the internet, you should be putting processes
in place to minimise your risk as much as possible, so the id
verification is an excellent idea. As a business person, I presume you
weighed up the costs of losing out to fraudulent activity relative to
the drop in sales. These processes are your responsibility, not
PayPal's. PayPal enables you to transact quickly and safely with buyers,
they are not obliged to absorb losses you incur in doing so. Most
businesses factor in a percentage to cover these sort of losses
regardless of whether it is the physical or online environment."
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CREDIT CARD FRAUD IS A CRIME![/quote]
Hey guyz... I just spoke with Tmo rep and the TP2 is coming out tomorrow. The price on a 2 year contract is $279.99 and 1 year contract is $299.99
I have been waiting for this phone for EVER and finally the day is here. I am coming from Touch HD, so my expectations are pretty high on this one. So, more coming on this device tomorrow.
PS: I am sorry if this is a duplicate thread on this info... Mods, pls feel free to delete this thread if thats the case.
A'right guyz... who all are getting this tomorrow in the USA??
I know I AM.
Well if my store has it in stock tomorrow at that price, then it's a done deal
JUST LEFT STORE price 2 year 279 1 year 300+ out right 500+
press release
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T-Mobile USA Debuts HTC Touch Pro2 in the U.S.
New Tilting Touchscreen Device Available to T-Mobile Customers in mid-August
Bellevue, Wash.; July 29, 2009; T-Mobile USA, Inc., and HTC Corp. today announced the upcoming availability of the HTC Touch Pro2™, a powerful, stylish device with an intuitive touch screen and user interface that enables customers to simplify their communication and mobile Internet experience while staying connected, informed and in control of work and life. The device will be available in a mocha finish to T-Mobile customers beginning Aug. 12.
Enabled for T-Mobile’s expanding high-speed 3G network and Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g), the HTC Touch Pro2 offers fast data delivery and an enhanced Web-browsing experience along with popular features such as built-in GPS and location-based services. Featuring a 3.6-inch color WVGA touchscreen that slides back and tilts up to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard, the screen is perfectly positioned for reading and creating e-mail, browsing the Web, using applications, and playing videos and games. A 3.2 megapixel camera with auto focus also provides customers with an easy way to capture and share high-quality images and video as well as view that content on the crisp display.
The HTC Touch Pro2 also offers an efficient way to for customers to manage their daily lives, whether at work or play. A single contact view displays the individual conversation history regardless of whether voice, text or e-mail was used. The HTC Touch Pro2 also includes Straight Talk technology, an integrated e-mail, voice and speakerphone experience that provides a simple way to respond to e-mail via a call, allows organizing conference calls from group e-mail, and makes it easy to turn any location into a conference room. Straight Talk delivers a high-fidelity voice and sound experience enhanced by asymmetric speakers and advanced noise suppression with full-duplex acoustics.
HTC’s latest TouchFLO 3D interface is deeply integrated into a customized version of Windows Mobile 6.1 to deliver maximum consistency throughout Windows Mobile applications and menus. This makes it easy for customers to view, edit and update Microsoft documents, conveniently access calendars and manage to-do lists. Access to Microsoft Voice Command also simplifies locating contacts in the address book, making phone calls, getting calendar information, playing music and starting programs. The HTC Touch Pro2 is also stereo Bluetooth® capable.
“This summer, many people are balancing summer vacations and time away from the office with the pressures of the workplace,” said Travis Warren, director, product marketing, T-Mobile USA. “We are pleased to announce the HTC Touch Pro2, a uniquely designed device that will help customers manage their day-to-day activities, whether they are in the office or working from an airport, the local playground or the car.”
“The HTC Touch Pro2 offers the most powerful productivity experience available on a mobile phone, while also delivering unparalleled elegance in both its exterior and user interface design,” said Jason Mackenzie, vice president of HTC America. “HTC and T-Mobile have a history of introducing groundbreaking products, and this collaboration continues with the debut of this highly anticipated device to the U.S. market.”
The new HTC Touch Pro2 is expected to be available nationwide in mid-August at T-Mobile retail stores, select authorized dealers and online at http://www.T-Mobile.com.
For information where T-Mobile 3G service is available or to see T-Mobile’s Personal Coverage Check tool, please visit http://www.T-Mobile.com/Coverage.
About T-Mobile USA, Inc.
Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile USA, Inc. is the U.S. operation of Deutsche Telekom AG’s Mobile Communications Business, and a wholly owned subsidiary of T-Mobile International, one of the world’s leading companies in mobile communications. By the end of the first quarter of 2009, more than 148 million mobile customers were served by the mobile communication segments of the Deutsche Telekom group — 33.2 million by T-Mobile USA — all via a common technology platform based on GSM, the world’s most widely used digital wireless standard. T-Mobile’s innovative wireless products and services help empower people to connect to those who matter most. Multiple independent research studies continue to rank T-Mobile among the highest in numerous regions throughout the U.S. in wireless customer care and call quality. For more information, please visit http://www.T-Mobile.com. T-Mobile is a federally registered trademark of Deutsche Telekom AG.
About HTC
HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile phone industry and continues to pioneer industry-leading mobile experiences through design, usability and innovation. These experiences are sparked by how the mobile phone can improve how people live and communicate. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com.
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Only $20 more to go to 1 year? Why would ANYONE take the 2 year contract then?
petard said:
Only $20 more to go to 1 year? Why would ANYONE take the 2 year contract then?
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Thats exactly what I was thinking too.. if thats the price for 1 year... I am getting the 1 yr deal for $300
It seems it's not 300, but 300+ $329.99 to be exact. So it'd be fifty dollars more for a one year contract.
Much better price than TMonews reported earlier ($349 for 2 year). I say keep this thread cause its current and has what appears to be the correct pricing.
Cheers T-Mo brothers, I truly envy you all tomorrow
To AT&T - When will you release the Tilt 2 for those of us chained to the Death Star??
picking mine up tomorrow
YodaJM said:
To AT&T - When will you release the Tilt 2 for those of us chained to the Death Star??
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LoL, December. so says the individual who leaked the image to the internets, and he claimed that that came from the guy who had the AT&T branded device.
silly death star
im getting mine as soon as they open wich is 10. does anyone know if they will open early?
neva dinova said:
im getting mine as soon as they open wich is 10. does anyone know if they will open early?
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Az dude said 9
pissed!
Check out engadet for full review. Tmobile TP2 doesnt have the home screen with the flip clock! If you see the video they say they cant find it in the settings. Hope we can find a way to add it without having to wait for new rom...
i havent got a wvga device to test this but cant we install this for manilla 2.5
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=544422
Items Packaged as one CAB:
TouchFLO 3d Manila 2.5
WM 6.5 Menu and Icons, Extra Icons needed in Program CAB supplied. 149 Menu Icons in total.
HTC Fm radio.
HTC Comm Manager.
WM Titanium v2
Startup Welcome Screen.
HTC Volume Control
neva dinova said:
i havent got a wvga device to test this but cant we install this for manilla 2.5
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=544422
Items Packaged as one CAB:
TouchFLO 3d Manila 2.5
WM 6.5 Menu and Icons, Extra Icons needed in Program CAB supplied. 149 Menu Icons in total.
HTC Fm radio.
HTC Comm Manager.
WM Titanium v2
Startup Welcome Screen.
HTC Volume Control
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i'll be testing this out tomorrow and a bunch of other themes to check compatibility with the T-mobile version before i have to worry about hard resetting.
New to the forum, obviously. LoL
Anyway I'll be picking mine up tomorrow if all goes well! I am a little annoyed to see that HTC's home screen isn't available. I don't use/ have My Faves, nor do I want it. So I hope I'll be able to do something about it!
teKnoLogic said:
New to the forum, obviously. LoL
Anyway I'll be picking mine up tomorrow if all goes well! I am a little annoyed to see that HTC's home screen isn't available. I don't use/ have My Faves, nor do I want it. So I hope I'll be able to do something about it!
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agreed. hopefully someone will figure out how to restore the T-mobile Tp2 to the default Touchflo quickly.
i assume once you add a person to the "My faves" you do not have to dial through the application to get the benefits. so it makes no sense to have it up front like that.
Guyz... I was just on Tmobile.com and looked up the phone, and its listed at 349.99
I dont know why the customer service ppl gave me a lower rate y'day night.
I am going to get one either wayz... but thats the price, it sux.
Yeah it's $349 for a 2 year contract, but for some reason when I was talking to the rep yesterday they told me $279.
Doesn't matter for anyway because I have no upgrade and I need to do partial upgrade. $549 - $100 = $449...HOPEFULLY!
No ability to Upgrade?
(Long-time lurker, first-time poster)
Has anyone tried to upgrade? The T-Mobile website is displaying the TP2 if you're buying right-out, but if you log in and opt to upgrade, it's not displaying at all.
I've always upgraded, since I was grandfathered in from VoiceStream all those years ago, so my monthly fees tend to be cheaper.
I'm wondering if I should call and see if upgrading is available. I tend to prefer doing it online because I know if any mistakes are made, they're MY fault.
Tried to do the upgrade online, but a no go. It's only for people who is about to start an account as for now.
I ordered a code to unlock my desire from HTCCODE.COM last month Never got my code, Zero contact from the seller, sent e-mails for a refund but got no replies, field a dispute with paypal and got this answer.
Dear XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
We have concluded our investigation into your case:
Case ID: PP-000-978-685-028
Transaction Date: 6 Jun 2010
Transaction Amount: -15.00 EUR
Seller's Email: [email protected]
Seller's Name: Synapz
Unfortunately, we were unable to resolve this claim in your favour because
the item purchased was virtual or intangible. As a result, we have not
taken any action against the seller at this time but we have noted your
dissatisfaction in the seller's record for future reference.
If you still have concerns about this transaction, we encourage you to
continue to work directly with the seller for an amicable resolution.
Thank you,
July
Protection Services Department
Please do not reply to this email. This mailbox is not monitored and you
will not receive a response. For assistance, log in to your PayPal account
and click the Help link in the top right corner of any PayPal page.
So be warned people can just take your money with no repercussions.
Very very sad, paypal are completely useless, so much for buyer protection. its only 15 euros but its the principal, im going to let as many people know about this as possible, there shoudl be laws against people like this how is it in this day and age people can still hide behine the internets anonymity and "virtual items" loopholes.
So be WARNED AVOID HTCCODE.COM
The scammer is proberley hetrosexual.
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Eh Dear, shame about that mate
if you gave sent the money as a gift they might be able to do something about it but other then that your boned!
If you have a hacker friend just point him at totalgsm.org and say the magic words,,,,, 'please yourself'
Use eBay to unlock your desire. The unlockers on there get about 99.8% positive feedback and your money will be protected. Plus it's cheaper than anywhere else. Why pay more?
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i dont like any of these unlock sites, i would rather go to some guy in a dodgy phone shop.
if you read the terms and conditions on these sites, what is says is quite shocking.
in a nutshell you are buying a code, not a service to unlock your phone. so if the code doesn't unlock your phone, you just payed for a random number, literally.
Paypal is the expert on providing reasons to now help you, I have been on both ends (seller & buyer) and Paypal gave some reason in all cases not to help.
I've used HTCCODE.COM in the past and although communication hasn't been great, they've always come through eventually.
PM ferraripassion on these forums, as he is part of HTCCODE.COM and I'm sure he'll either give you your code or refund your money.
Regards,
Dave
You're quiet unlucky, as I did file a paypal dispute and won, got the whole of my money back and crossed the website of my agenda.
They didn't give your code cos they are all off their faces on your hard earnt moneez.
Selling a number is a scam in the first place IMO
I purchased the unlock using a credit card, and couldn't get the htccode unlock application to connect. I used the live support link on the website and an engineer took my IMEI number, and 10 minutes later I received my code via email which worked perfectly.
This is the second time I have used them successfully for different devices, and although I understand your frustration at not getting your code, you do not explain what went wrong in the first place to cause you to want to get a refund.
Categizoring a service as a scam due to a single failure does not seem representative to me; perhaps you can clarify what went wrong in the first place, and how you have tried to contact them as they were very responsive in my case, and anxious to receive good feedback.
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matthewb66 said:
I purchased the unlock using a credit card, and couldn't get the htccode unlock application to connect. I used the live support link on the website and an engineer took my IMEI number, and 10 minutes later I received my code via email which worked perfectly.
This is the second time I have used them successfully for different devices, and although I understand your frustration at not getting your code, you do not explain what went wrong in the first place to cause you to want to get a refund.
Categizoring a service as a scam due to a single failure does not seem representative to me; perhaps you can clarify what went wrong in the first place, and how you have tried to contact them as they were very responsive in my case, and anxious to receive good feedback.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
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did you not read his post?
he clarified what went wrong, and that is that HE NEVER GOT THE UNLOCK CODE
he also says that he e-mailed them numerous times with no response
code from ebay
I used express-codes from ebay paid 8.99 £ got the code 5 minutes later
would use again
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I used express-codes from ebay paid 8.99 £ got the code 5 minutes later
would use again
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They're actually charging £17.99 for the Desire.
EDIT: Sorry, they have multiple auctions for the same device all at different prices. How bizarre.
Hmm can anyone recommend any good sites then? I've heard Unlock Zone is a good safe site with very good feedback. Any other good and trusted sites to unlock?
I'm gonna say you were just unlucky/something went wrong. Paul O'Brien (who laid a fair share of the groundwork for rooting Desires) supports that site, as it's a sticky topic on his forum, and I trust that guy.
by chance I was able to attend the launch event for the Nokia Lumia 900 and I was near the executives while they were demoing the phone I showed off my US Cellular HTC 7 pro and the executives offered me a free 900 via email contact. I am currently waiting reply but I'm looking at the cost of switching to ATT and was wondering if they typically pay for your plan in these events (not that I expect them too) but It does affect my plans for my old phone and weather or not I can use the 900.. so if anyone knows the typical procedure for such things it would be appreciated .
thanks
ps -- sorry about the BV typo in the title
They do not pay for the plan
Hello cybrtitan,
I won an HTC Titan at one of the events last year and they did not pay for the plan. They just send you the phone. For me, they just sent me the phone via Fedex since they didn't have enough phones at the event.