Welcome to the summary of our discussion on XSkype.com, a site that has been causing concerns among our community. Below are the key points raised by our members:
- A member discovered their photos and Skype name used on XSkype.com without consent, advertised for "paid shows only." It was noted that the site asks members to pre-pay for shows via Paypal, charging $50 and showing video clips to customers.
- It has been reported that the owner of CMD had the site taken down previously, but XSkype.com resurfaced by moving internet hosts.
- Several members have had their images and information misused by XSkype.com. However, after direct contact, some had their information removed.
- The site is also involved in selling videos, falsely advertising them as live shows, and using photos of real models without permission.
- There's a mention of the site "publicly shaming" customers who do chargebacks and stealing photos from CamModelDirectory.
- Efforts to get the site taken down included contacting Paypal, which resulted in the payment link being deactivated. However, the hosting provider has not taken the site down.
- Advice was shared about the importance of trademarking names to prevent misuse and suggestions for legal action against the hosting provider.
- Models have been approached via Skype with offers to work for XSkype.com, showcasing the site's ongoing attempts to recruit models through questionable means.
Members are advised to be vigilant, check the site for unauthorized use of their content, and consider legal measures to protect their rights and identity.