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Fake/Ripoff version in Windows Store

Posted: 10 Feb 2022, 14:16
by xIntenso
Hi Rednoah!

I wasn't quite sure where to put this topic, but I hope here is okay.
I was redownloading FileBot from the Microsoft Store, and noticed that there was a fake version that looked suspiciously like the FileBot GUI, with even the same name.
It is slightly different, but it seems to me like an attempt to rip off people looking for the real deal.

I've added a screenshot for your information:
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Hope this helps!

Re: Fake/Ripoff version in Windows Store

Posted: 10 Feb 2022, 14:41
by rednoah
Unfortunately, Microsoft doesn't really moderate the Microsoft Store. I've reported this fake app (and all the other fake apps published by the same author) to Microsoft multiple times and got no response.

Re: Fake/Ripoff version in Windows Store

Posted: 10 Feb 2022, 15:26
by xIntenso
That is too bad, but not entirely unexpected (we're talking about the MS Store after all, remember Windows phones anyone?).
I've reported it as well, hope that it helps, but probably not.