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Markeh
18-12-2010, 08:05 PM
http://www.laptopsforeducation.org.uk/

Found it. I'm suspicious a bit. Any ideas? I'm very tempted if it isn't a scam..
matt$
18-12-2010, 08:08 PM
Poorly designed website, and seems a bit dodgy overall looks like their just trying to get hits, with the 'share link, get 5 clicks' thing.
Markeh
18-12-2010, 08:14 PM
Was about 99% sure it was, to be honest, but thought I'd post out of curiosity
triston220
18-12-2010, 08:43 PM
Read the help (http://www.laptopsforeducation.org.uk/tos.php) page. Notice that the page name is tos.php. Next, notice that the "laptops" are referred to as iPads twice. If there is any truth in this site, the application suite pre-installed will contain code which will steal your personal information. You wouldn't expect ads on the site either.
Recursion
18-12-2010, 09:33 PM
Don't even bother IMO

EDIT: Look at the who.is: http://who.is/whois/laptopsforeducation.org.uk/
HotelUser
19-12-2010, 03:57 AM
Don't even bother IMO

EDIT: Look at the who.is: http://who.is/whois/laptopsforeducation.org.uk/

That looks very suspicious doesn't it?
triston220
19-12-2010, 11:26 PM
Don't even bother IMO

EDIT: Look at the who.is: http://who.is/whois/laptopsforeducation.org.uk/

What's up with that?
Jordy
19-12-2010, 11:40 PM
What's up with that?The domain was registered yesterday :p
LMS16
20-12-2010, 09:24 AM
Heres what I got:


Your unique application reference is displayed below.

Please send an email to [email protected] with this code to request an application form.

Make sure to include APPLICATION FORM REQUEST in the email subject.

340454X2726



Feel free to use my code :P

Lew.
Moh
20-12-2010, 09:37 AM
I'd say its a "scam" or just a way to get good traffic.
Luke
20-12-2010, 09:43 AM
It's full of link clicker's and survey things - he wants more traffic so more people do the surveys, and he get's more cash. No laptops.
Moh
20-12-2010, 09:46 AM
It's full of link clicker's and survey things - he wants more traffic so more people do the surveys, and he get's more cash. No laptops.
Na, there is a laptop involved.. the one they'll buy for themselfs :P
Luke
20-12-2010, 01:10 PM
Na, there is a laptop involved.. the one they'll buy for themselfs :P

*Like* I want a facbeook like button D: My life revolves around it now.. 8-)
Suspective
20-12-2010, 09:35 PM
I'd say it was definitely a scam.

If they were a registered company for instance, it might be different.

Also as you said the who.is isn't very good, its registered to an individual and was only registered yesterday.

Maybe if it looked like a structured company it would be good. 'iEdu' doesn't exist as far as I can see!

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