Victims fighting back!
I was interviewed last Friday afternoon by my local TV station concerning Alyon Technologies' PROVEN CRIMINAL SCAM. They even got shots of consumer complaintss from my computer. I'd say overall the segment went well, except for the local university expert they interviewed regarding Internet downloads. He didn't give me ANY SUPPORT-but instead, actually made my story look bad.
He said, "Anything you download, you usually look at a license agreement. And it will say, 'do you accept the license agreement? Yes or No?' Most people click 'yes' not even thinking twice about it." Sorry to tell you Mr. Stutes, but THERE WERE NO LICENSE AGREEMENTS TO "ACCEPT" WITH THESE TROJAN DOWNLOADS.
All in all, I think KPLC TV 7 did a good story on Alyon Technologies. They gathered ALOT of information in a few short minutes, went back to the station and put together a story in a very short time frame. There were some things they forgot to mention, but I guess that's to be expected. You can read the story at the following site:
Longville Woman Fights Internet Scam
http://www.kplctv.com/Global/story.Asp? S=1187624
(So much for concealing my name.)
I've also been sending "CONSUMER ALERT" emails to some of the Super Stations and National Networks. I'm asking all of you to please, help me. If several of you will do this, maybe one of these stations will investigate, or do a segment on this PROVEN CRIMINAL SCAM. I filled out an online email THIS MORNING with WPIX in New York, and received a reply this afternoon stating they had checked out my story, and wanted to know how to reach me by phone. Please go to their site and fill out the online email in the "help me howard" section:
http://wb11. Trb.com/about/site/feedback/#
Here's my CONSUMER ALERT email:
TO: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected];[email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; dateline. [email protected];
The following TV Stations have ONLINE email forms:
KTLA TV 5 Los Angeles: http://ktla. Trb.com/news/ktla-amnews-email.htmlstory
WPIX-TV New York: http://wb11. Trb.com/about/site/feedback/#
WSBK-TV UPN38 Boston, MA: http://www.upn38.com/feedback/
WGN TV WB 9 Chicago, IL: http://wgntv. Trb.com/about/station/wgntv-about-contact.htmlstory#
Consumer alert!
Latest computer scam: "sophisticated modem hi-jacking"
PROVEN CRIMINAL SCAM:
Alyon Technologies, Inc.
One Harmon Plaza, 2nd Floor
Secaucus, New Jersey 08100
NEWS LINKS PROVIDED:
WWOR TV UPN 9-Secaucus, NJ
WSBTV 2-Atlanta, GA
KRON TV 4-San Francisco, CA
WSAW TV 7-Wausau, WI
Alyon Technologies, Inc. Is located in Secaucus, New Jersey, with billing offices in Norcross, Georgia. Electronic Group, or eGroup, located in Lyon, France, is the manufacturer/provider of Alyon's software. These companies have connections in the Netherlands, Spain, and Africa. Some fear that Alyon and eGroup may be using money collected through vile criminal tactics for other criminal means, perhaps even (censored) activities.
The FBI, FTC, and the Attorney General's Offices of several states are currently investigating Alyon Technologies.
Innocent American families are being victimized and terrorized in their own homes by this group of organized (censored). Alyon Technologies is sending (censored) bills to innocent people all across this country for allegedly viewing "adult content" on the Internet, and DEMANDING prompt payment. If you do not pay these outrageous bills, you are sent harassing and threatening letters.
Mr. Stephane Toubal is the CEO of Alyon Technologies, Inc. After receiving hundreds of complaints about Alyon Technologies, WWOR TV in New Jersey decided to investigate. When asked by the reporter about the many claims of Alyon's items literally "hi-jacking" HUNDREDS of computers, Mr. Toubal replied, "They are ALL (censored). Mr. Toubal was referring to a City Hall in Oklahoma, a Church in South Carolina, and the hundreds of innocent victims of his criminal scam. Http://www.upn9. Tv/
Investigative Reporter-Barbara Nevins Taylor
Story aired 2/26/03
Detective David Cheek, Gwinnett County Police Department, was assigned to investigate the hundreds of complaints filed against Alyon Technologies. After completing his investigation in January he deemed the numerous cases 'unfounded'. HOWEVER, on February 26, WSBTV 2 in Atlanta launched an investigation on Alyon Technologies and Detective Cheek. The detective stated, "I have not been able to recreate ANY of the claims made by these people." As the cameras were rolling, Alyon's items automatically, self-downloaded and installed to Detective Cheek's computer-without his knowledge or consent. Detective Cheek was forced to admit the truth.
WSBTV 2 Atlanta - Truth Revealed
Internet Spam-Part 1: http://www.wsbtv.com/video705/detail.html
Internet Spam-Part 2: http://www.wsbtv.com/video517/detail.html
(Stories aired 2/26/03 and 2/27/03)
KRON 4 San Francisco
"Costly Computer Scam Leads To ID Theft:
http://www.kron4.com/Global/story.Asp? S= 1158081
"Sophisticated Modem Hi-jacking"
(Story aired 2/28/03)
WSAW 7 Wausau, Wisconsin News Story
"Virus Bills For Pornographic Website"
http://www.wsaw.com/home/headlines/232826.html
Alyon Technologies uses ILLEGAL means to self-download and install their items to anyone's computer without his/her knowledge or consent:
http://www.doxdesk.com/parasite/IEAccess.html
http://www.doxdesk.com/parasite/StripPlayer.html
http://www.pestpatrol.com/pestinfo/db/i/ieaccess.Asp
http://www.pestpatrol.com/pestinfo/db/s/stripplayer.Asp
http://www.spywareguide.com/product_show.php? Id=456
http://www.spywareguide.com/product_show/php? Id=455
IEAccess and StripPlayer - software provided to Alyon Technologies by Electronic Group - ruled "TROJAN DIALERS"
http://www.pestpatrol.com/PestInfo/db/s/stripplayer.Asp
http://www.pestpatrol.com/PestInfo/db/i/ieaccess.Asp
Norton Works classifies Alyon/eGroup's products as "Nuissanceware and Dialerware that takes advantage of flaws in the computer web browser.
This was a very cleverly planned and executed criminal scam: To plant deceptive, self-downloading/installing 'pop-up' ads all over the Internet OR send self-downloading/installing 'pop-up' spam emails, ILLEGALLY download and install FIREWALL KILLERS, SPYWARE, and TROJAN DIALERS, and then send (censored) bills to owners of the telephone lines.
The numerous "safeguards" that Detective David Cheek claimed WERE "in place to prevent unintentional access to the material provided by Alyon and eGroup" never appeared on HUNDREDS of computer screens. There was NEVER an option to "AGREE" or "DISAGREE" to ANYTHING. Alyon's items ILLEGALLY, SELF-DOWNLOADED and INSTALLED to our computers without our knowledge or consent.
Jan Charter of the Federal Trade Commission stated, "It really amounts to theft. It's someone who didn't ask for this - you're getting charged for something you didn't buy." We are being outrageously charged for something we DID NOT ask for, consent to, or even have knowledge.
Many innocent GRANDPARENTS who do not even own a computer OR have Internet access are being sent these (censored) bills. There are also many DECEASED people allegedly visiting this 'adult' web site. A City Hall in Oklahoma was recently billed in excess of $300.00 for viewing 'adult content' on the
Internet. A Church in South Carolina was billed for viewing an 'adult' movie at 1:30 in the morning. A retired PASTOR was also recently billed for viewing "adult web content".
The OUTRAGE of this SCAM is the fact that these (censored) are intentionally planting deceptive 'pop-up' ads on children/teen sites such as: www.playhousedisney.com and www.kaaza.com. Why would they target children/teen sites with these ads? Norton Works, doxdesk.com, pestpatrol.com and spywareguide.com answered this question. If a child or teen merely enters a site where these companies advertise, Alyon/eGroup's items will automatically self-download and install to their computers.
Who exactly IS Alyon Technologies/eGroup? Why is there no valid contact names, addresses, or telephone numbers? Why won't they sign a name to a certified letter receipt or their emails? Why do they conduct all business affairs through mail or email ONLY? Why is there no REAL Customer Service Support to contact by phone? Why did they hide their faces when WWOR TV CAUGHT THEM BY SURPRISE? Why did Mr. Toubal DEMAND that the video camera be turned OFF before agreeing to give a SHORT explanation of their billing practices?
Is Alyon/eGroup part of a (censored) GROUP? Is there possibly a (censored) connection? Is the money they are collecting through vile CRIMINAL TACTICS being used for other criminal means, perhaps (censored) ACTIVITIES? Where EXACTLY is the overseas money being funneled to-TERRORISM?
Terror is defined as "such fear as agitates body and mind; dread; alarm; cause of fear."
Alyon Technologies is committing acts of 'CYBER-TERRORISM' against HUNDREDS of innocent American families, just when our Government is fighting the "War On Terror".
This criminal company is guilty of Violating COPA Law, Internet Fraud, Identity Theft, and Computer Hacking.
In President Bush's speech in regarding online safety, he stated, "Anyone who targets a child for harm will be a primary target for law enforcement."
Alyon Technologies is primarily targeting children and teen sites with their deceptive, self-downloading/installing 'pop-up' pornography ads. They should be a primary target for law enforcement and punished to the full extent of the law.
If authorities do not take immediate action, many more INNOCENT AMERICAN FAMILIES will fall prey to this criminal scam.
Please warn consumers of this proven criminal scam!
D
Longville, LA
Alyon technologies facts:
Alyon Technologies has sent bills to people who are deceased.
Alyon Technologies sent a bill to a BLIND child.
Alyon Technologies billed a CHURCH in South Carolina.
Alyon Technologies billed a CITY HALL in Oklahoma.
Alyon Technologies sent a bill to a retired PASTOR.
Alyon Technologies has sent bills to people who do not own a computer or have Internet access.
Alyon Technologies billed people whose names did not match the phone number.
Alyon Technologies sent bills to people whose phone numbers had been disconnected.
Alyon Technologies puts all the responsibility on the owner of the PHONE LINE.
Alyon Technologies has DENIED all allegations presented to them by WWOR TV UPN 9 Investigative Reporter of Secaucus, NJ.
(Story aired February 26)
Detective David Cheek admitted ON CAMERA that Alyon Technologies' items will self-download and install to anyone's computer without their knowledge or consent. WSBTV-Atlanta, GA (Story aired February 26)
Alyon Technologies was ordered to cease using the 'Cheek' report on March 11.
The FBI is NOW investigating Alyon Technologies.
The Attorney General's Offices of several states are investigating Alyon Technologies.
Alyon Technologies DENIES that their products are malicious items, in spite of the fact they change CRITICAL Microsoft settings without the computer owner's approval.
Internet Security Experts have ruled that Alyon's software - IEAccess and StripPlayer provided to them by Electronic Group (eGroup) of Lyon, France - are TROJAN DIALERS.
Alyon Technologies uses ILLEGAL means to self-download and install their items to anyone's computer without his/her knowledge or permission.
Alyon's software modifies, installs, and takes control over CRITICAL Microsoft software, which by definition makes it a VIRUS program.
Alyon Technologies includes in its FIRST BILL sent by U.S. Postal mail this statement: "Payment in full must be received by the due date listed below. Failure to pay the amount may result in your account being forwarded to a collection agency, at which time all means legal and proper may be utilized to recover the amount due.
Alyon Technologies has violated COPA (Children's Online Protection Act) by placing deceptive ads on children/teen web sites.
Alyon Technologies wants you to send them a copy of your child's birth certificate. Only a Government Agency can require this.
Alyon Technologies has gained access to personal information that only US Federal Authorities should have access to.
Alyon Technologies accesses UNLISTED telephone numbers. Only Government Agencies should be allowed access to this.
Alyon Technologies discourages calls to their Secaucus number by being rude, and using insulting language to further humiliate and intimidate the VICTIMS. The Customer Service number they provide is a RECORDED message. 800-269-6356
Alyon Technologies claims, "The Internet is for ADULT use only." The President of the United States George W. Bush stated, "75% of children in the United States have Internet access."
Alyon Technologies has been playing on victim's fears, embarrassment, and humiliation, to pressure them to keep quiet and pay.
Editor of consumer complaints has received over 3,000 emailed complaints about Alyon Technologies, Inc. Since November.
Over 675 consumer complaintss have been posted against Alyon Technologies within the last 80-90 days, on one web site alone: usacomplaints.com (Date: 3/14/03)
Alyon Technologies has complaints posted by nearly all-50 states in the USA.
Alyon Technologies, Inc. Is using this scam: http://www.ftc. Gov/opa/11/integretel.htm
Verity vs. FTC on 'Slamming'-used the same method to trap customers. FTC found them guilty of 'slamming' and fined them
$1.6 M
Please help me by sending emails to the tv stations listed above. For the others, cut and paste the links in your browser to fill out their online email forms.
It doesn't take much time, and like I said, WPIX in New York has already replied wanting to know how to contact me. This could definitely be to our advantage.
Many thanks to Ed Magedson, Editor of consumer complaints for having this site.
D
Longville, Louisiana
U.S.A.
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