MaxMySpeed.com (CyberDefender Corporation)

Last year (December 2010) I saw the commercial about getting my computer fixed for free from MaxMySpeed.com (Cyber Defender). I went to the site, downloaded the software and was told that my computer was slow, but to actually have it fixed, I had to pay the $44.

I did and was disappointed.

Click here to read my original post.

After complaining and getting no satisfaction, I removed the software. It was worthless.

Click here to read my follow up post.

MaxMySpeed.com officials then tried to respond to my blogs claiming I would not post their comments (not true. All of their comments were posted. But because I am a journalist and they are not, I posted their entire response not just in the comment section but also as a new blog post.

Click here to read their response in the blog post.

In their response, they urge readers to decide for themselves by going to the Better Business Bureau's Cosumer Protection Website Trustlink.com.

Click here for a link to the BBB Consumer Protection Review of CyberDefender/MaxMySpeed.com.

You can go there and read my very angry review of what they just did.

My recommendation is to NOT do business with CyberDefender or MaxMySpeed.com.

Clearly, after the dispute and complaint and my official request to cancel the software, they have proven themselves to be very untrustworthy.

3:15 PM:
I'm on the line with a representative and they indicated they would "Opt Me Out of the Auto Renewal" and would refund my money. At least they are being fair. We'll see if they keep that promise!!!!

3:30 PM: I received an email fromt hem confirming that the account will be closed and their second billing will be refunded. BUT, the refund is only $37.61, which means they are taking $7 for their hassle.

 Your refund in the amount of $37.61 will be applied to your credit or debit card.

That's pathetic!

Do not do business with them. Pass this web page link along. I've tried to be fair and their software doesn't do anything to speed up your computer. They buy huge commercials and are so willing to harass people for $44.

Not only are they untrustworthy - they charged me for an automatic renewal without even asking me, sending me a notice or even giving me the option to cancel when I already canceled in a high profile way a year before, but you don't even get the full refund when they credit your account. They're obnoxious (as evidenced by their insulting and dishonest response to my reporting.)

I'm proud to be able to expose them for what they are. Losers!

(I'll be talking about this lousy product on my Sunday morning radio show. Tune in.)


Click here to view another complaint about Max My Speed and Cyber Defender.)

-- Ray Hanania