Should I ask Bell for a new card?

[lattman]

Hi,

I have a sub (2x 4100) and 2 other receivers I had bought with prior sub, should I ask them for my replacement card? Are they unlockable?

Thx

[JT]

Just don't destroy your old cards after you activate your new ones. Then you'll have a couple cards to play with.

[Wiley-X]

If you are not currently subscribed, I'm sure they won't send you replacements.

The cards they will give you are not currently unlockable (publically).

I'm sure that they will ask you for your old ones (or charge you if you don't return them).

[lattman]

I still have a sub, old cards got zapped durin 12/2006. I wanted to get replacements while they were FREE :)

[The Lizard King]

Hi,

I have a sub (2x 4100) and 2 other receivers I had bought with prior sub, should I ask them for my replacement card?
Considering that only the HACKED IRDs see the card replacement channel (263), I wouldn't do anything at this time!

TLK :cool:

[lattman]

Oh man, I wish I read your post a few minutes later..I called and asked if I was going to get a new card, they asked me where did you see that you were gonna get a new card, I have legit 4100's so I said on the sware channel...(I'm getting channel SWARE 230, is that the same?)

Should I worry? (Was this like a trap?)

[The Lizard King]

Should I worry? (Was this like a trap?)
Yes and yes.

TLK :cool:

[lattman]

Is there really a card swap? When you mean yes, I'm screwed, what will happen? What do I have to do?

[The Lizard King]

Is there really a card swap? When you mean yes, I'm screwed, what will happen? What do I have to do?
No, there is no card swap -- at least not a wholesale one like we experienced three years ago. This was an elaborate trap to get plastic testers to call in for a "new card," when there really isn't any (for now). Yes, I've seen the "card swap" URL. However, that URL cannot be accessed just by linking from Bell's home page. It appears that the URL is fake, as well, and part of the ruse.

I don't know what will happen to you. If I was you, I would make sure that your system is back to 100% legit and hide all of your testing equipment for the short term, because I'm sure that you will be getting a visit from Bell very soon.

TLK :cool:

[lattman]

I figured that much...man this is freaking me out...When you mean short term, how long? Also, when you mean I will get a visit from bell, will they come with the police or what?

[The Lizard King]

I called and asked if I was going to get a new card, they asked me where did you see that you were gonna get a new card, I have legit 4100's so I said on the sware channel...(I'm getting channel SWARE 230, is that the same?)
No, the SWARE channel (230) is just telling you that PVRs (5100, 5800, and 5900) need new software/firmware.

The SWAP channel (263) is informing you on how to "swap" cards. However, no legitimate subs can see this channel. I have it on good authority that it's fake and a trap. Kind of like the PirateTV channels on D!$h.

TLK :cool:

[The Lizard King]

I figured that much...man this is freaking me out...When you mean short term, how long?
Don't know. I live in the U.S.

Also, when you mean I will get a visit from bell, will they come with the police or what?
Don't know. I don't know your laws. Anton Piller?

TLK :cool:

[lattman]

When you mean short term, how long? Also, when you mean I will get a visit from bell, will they come with the police or what? Also, one last question, should I get ride of software on my pc as well?

Thx for all your help!

[The Lizard King]

When you mean short term, how long? Also, when you mean I will get a visit from bell, will they come with the police or what?
Asked and answered. See my post above your most recent one.

TLK :cool:

[The Lizard King]

Also, one last question, should I get ride of software on my pc as well?
Assuming that you have more than one PC, I would just hide your testing PC and use another one that is completely free of testing applications.

If you only have one PC, then you could:

1. back up all of your testing applications to CD-R and remove them from your PC.

2. buy a cheap Windoze XP laptop from Craigslist for ca. $200 and use it until this matter has been settled.

TLK :cool:

[studmonkey76]

TLK, where did u get this so called info saying this is a trap? Its being reported that there is a swap going on...This has been said even by top coders...where is your proof this was/is a trap?

[The Lizard King]

TLK, where did u get this so called info saying this is a trap? Its being reported that there is a swap going on...This has been said even by top coders...where is your proof this was/is a trap?
I have none. All I know is that my one extremely good source who has privately told me about A LOT of things about this hobby and has been 100% true (so far) has told me that it's a trap.

I challenge you to find the card swap URL from within Bell's home page using just the links provided on their site. Go ahead. Try.

TLK :cool:

[mlee222]

I have none. All I know is that my one extremely good source who has privately told me about A LOT of things about this hobby and has been 100% true (so far) has told me that it's a trap.

I challenge you to find the card swap URL from within Bell's home page using just the links provided on their site. Go ahead. Try.

TLK :cool:that is true i've tryed everything and connot find anything, as of yet 2 prove there is a real "card swap" so, lets just see what's really is goin on EH?!?!?!:confused:

[ollie123]

I have none. All I know is that my one extremely good source who has privately told me about A LOT of things about this hobby and has been 100% true (so far) has told me that it's a trap.
I challenge you to find the card swap URL from within Bell's home page using just the links provided on their site. Go ahead. Try.
TLK :cool:
c/p from a bell document to their dealers

[The Lizard King]

c/p from a bell document to their dealers
I'll believe it when I actually see it.

TLK :cool:

[lattman]

I cannot find channel 263 on any of my subs either, if there was a card swap, then why would I not see it right? Also, spoke to a friend, was told they cannot come into my house without a mendate which takes a lot more proof then just me calling in and asking for a card swap..

[The Lizard King]

I cannot find channel 263 on any of my subs either, if there was a card swap, then why would I not see it right? Also, spoke to a friend, was told they cannot come into my house without a mendate which takes a lot more proof then just me calling in and asking for a card swap..
I hope that you're right about that.

One little piece of advice regarding this hobby, lattman... Do NOT make rash/hasty/impulsive decisions. Just don't. Ask lots of questions and learn from others' experiences before jumping in with both feet.

TLK :cool:

[alsouthster]

I have none. All I know is that my one extremely good source who has privately told me about A LOT of things about this hobby and has been 100% true (so far) has told me that it's a trap.

I challenge you to find the card swap URL from within Bell's home page using just the links provided on their site. Go ahead. Try.

TLK :cool:
lol LK the page looks pretty real to me
hxxp://www.bell.ca/support/PrsCSrvTv_DTH_CardSwap.page
The probable reasons you can't navigate to it properly from within the site is poor site organization and bad planning on the part of bev
I SERIOUSLY doubt that they would be able to set up a fake trap page...more like they are unable to set up a real swap page lol
and lattman relax you will prolly be ok

[The Lizard King]

lol LK the page looks pretty real to me
hxxp://www.bell.ca/support/PrsCSrvTv_DTH_CardSwap.page
Looks can be very deceiving. Once again, you cannot navigate to this page from the hxxp://www.bell.ca home page. I've tried to do it many times. Do a search on Bell's home website for "card swap." See what kind of hits that gets you...

The probable reasons you can't navigate to it properly from within the site is poor site organization and bad planning on the part of bev
Doubtful. Bell's webmaster is just as good as any other company's.

I SERIOUSLY doubt that they would be able to set up a fake trap page...
Why not? All you would need to do is set one up and post it on one of the testing sites and watch the rumor spread like wild fire. It's not hard to imagine at all IMO.

more like they are unable to set up a real swap page lol
Bell is incompetent at securing their signal. That is an obvious given. However, being so incompetent as to not linking this supposed very important "card swap" program to their home page doesn't seem very reasonable and doesn't pass the smell test.

and lattman relax you will prolly be ok
I sure hope so.

TLK :cool:

[alsouthster]

hmmm now you got me thinking lol
but I would still bet on the side of incompetence ;)
for sure your previous advice to NOT CALL Bev and tell them you are watching a channel that only hackers can see is good lol

[The Lizard King]

hmmm now you got me thinking lol
but I would still bet on the side of incompetence ;)
:)

for sure your previous advice to NOT CALL Bev and tell them you are watching a channel that only hackers can see is good lol
We are 100% agreed upon this. :D

TLK :cool:

[iluvtvca]

Unless I'm reading these posts wrong, there is indeed a bev card swap going on. I have 4 legit never tampered with recievers that is getting the card swap channel, and I just recieved 4 new cards in the mail (I have never contacted bell about anything sat related). Also, I just had an automated call reminding me to swap the cards.

Maybe they are selectively picking individuals to test with, not sure.

[Cormacs]

none of my two subs are showing this channel.

[TheUnknown]

They only hit once this weekend, my legit sub box had to be reset.

Further more, their has been a lot of freezing.

If you have the worst of fears, consult with your lawyer.

No papers or calls, no worries.

If you have to, pull your hard drive out of your computer, and put it in someone elses garbage can then buy a new replacement hard drive.

[mlee222]

i have checked my 3 subbed irds and 8 of my friends irds, several different models, and not even 1 gets ch 263, but all but 1 of our "testing" irds do get this ch.263 i would not panic 2 much but, this does sound a little weird? you should ALWAYS go by the info from your subbed irds anyway before contacting any provider about service otherwise you are looking 4 help 4 service that they do not provide!!!:eek: P.S. they cannot enter your house without your permision, or a search warrant signed by a judge (not so easy 2 get)!!!

[sask3m]

i've read on a digital tv site in canada that some have indeed received new cards, not many yet but some.

[lattman]

Good point! I live in a condo and told my parents not to answer the doow if those freaks show up...lol:D

P.S. they cannot enter your house without your permision, or a search warrant signed by a judge (not so easy 2 get)!!!

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Looks like this guy is using Vista SP1. LOL!


PS any Mods around, he managed to post a website sight a dozen msgs. back.

[The Lizard King]

Looks like this guy is using Vista SP1. LOL!


PS any Mods around, he managed to post a website sight a dozen msgs. back.
Perhaps, you should edit your post so as NOT to include the SPAM. Thanks.

TLK :cool:

http://static.flickr.com/115/315008142_a64d4ac152_o.gif

[lattman]

Got my new cards, even for receivers that were long modded..Can anyone tell me what the new cards are called and if it's worth selling them,,

[satnutzz]

...........lattman.....advice.....DONT....put your new cards in.....ignore the fone calls til you get a live call....then tell them you know nothing about any new cards--you never received them.......they will send you more....no questions asked......but don't try it a second time........

[adrenaline]

Lattman - chill out man - nobody's gonna show up at your door. There is a cardswap happening, I've seen the new cards, if you have a sub you should get some too :)

[lattman]

Got my new cards and 1 extra...life is good!! :D