02-21-2010, 04:15 AM | #1 | |
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Fictionwise workarounds no longer working
Seems as if Fictionwise has changed something in their systems to detect non-US buyers when paying with a CC and using valid US addresses.
Just tried purchasing a 100% rebate book using my CC and got the following message: Quote:
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02-21-2010, 04:28 AM | #2 |
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02-21-2010, 05:54 AM | #3 |
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02-21-2010, 06:53 AM | #4 |
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Guess I will no longer be buying from Fictionwise. |
02-21-2010, 07:52 AM | #5 |
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A VPN might be better
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02-21-2010, 08:56 AM | #6 |
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Well, I just tried using Tor (http://www.torproject.org/docs/tor-doc-unix.html.en) and still no luck.
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02-21-2010, 09:26 AM | #7 | |
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Try using alwaysvpn (www.alwaysvpn.com, $8,50). It seems a lot of websites filter on the ip-addressen from free proxy and vpn services. I use alwaysvpn for Fictionwise and B&N, until now without a problem. |
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02-21-2010, 10:02 AM | #8 | |
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Anyone have the fingerprints of a few reliable American exit nodes? |
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02-21-2010, 10:32 AM | #9 | |
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Just bought a book. Not the fastest server in the world, but I (and Fictionwise) am back in business |
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02-22-2010, 11:49 AM | #10 |
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I've not renewed my fictionwise club membership this year as it's become increasingly difficult to get books due to geographical restrictions. Even though it's not directly their fault they're just applying the restrictions they've been told to they've lost my business due to this.
I wouldn't use any kind of proxy to work around this. Man in the middle attacks can be used even on an SSL connection. You're risking the theft of your C.C details and other personal information even though you may get the book you purchased. Whilst you should be able to detect when this is happening, it's not "obvious" unless you really know what to look for. http://www.securityfocus.com/brief/910 Personally I wouldn't touch proxies with a barge poll. Let fictionwise lose money, don't put yourself at risk. Besides, if you buy books that have geographic restrictions, Authors/publishers will not see a drop in income and have no incentive to sign world wide deals. Last edited by JoeD; 02-22-2010 at 11:51 AM. |
02-22-2010, 09:01 PM | #11 |
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You are right, the Fictionwise membership isn't worth it anymore.
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