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1. benedek75
   Member
   Dec 30, 2010, 10:13 AM

   I have been unable to access my WP.com blog site for weeks now, as it takes me to a strange, non optional and pay-for-service "sweepstakes site" where it offers some winnable Mac products. It says "Today is our 6th Birthday" (for weeks now!!!), and transfers me immediately to this URL: http://wp.usersurveycenter.com/?sov=121370
   This is against all normal and legal standards/laws on the Internet. Has anyone heard of this URL and/or this message? Is it related to WordPress.org or WordPress.com? There is not a single opt-out function included on the site. I am considering legal action. Please help!

   The blog I need help with is creativeconsult.wordpress.com.

2. ranh
   Staff
   Dec 30, 2010, 10:19 AM

   You can access your site here: http://creativeconsult.wordpress.com/

   The site you mentioned is using a similar URL to ours: http://worpress.com/ (no D).

   We are taking actions to prevent this.

3. raincoaster
   Member
   Dec 30, 2010, 12:01 PM

   The reason it was taking you to that site is that you were typing in your URL without the D. Several people have reported it. A lawyer could advise you whether or not this is a Fraud case or actionable in civil court, but the action would be against that other site, not WordPress.com.

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