PHPSelect is a FRAUD

If you're thinking of doing business with PHPSelect, stay away! The PHPSelect site claims to sell and install PHP scripts. However, many of the scripts they sell are stolen, and are the property of PHP Labs. PHPSelect is selling these scripts without permission.

The Evidence

First, a simple WHOIS will show that phplabs.com was registered in 2002 and phpselect.com was registered in 2003, almost precisely a year later. This establishes the fact that PHPSelect did not exist until May 2003. Keep this in mind while browsing the list of infringing scripts below; many of them were listed at resource sites (and credited to PHP Labs) before phpselect.com had ever been registered.

Second, PHP Select hasn't taken any steps to hide their blatant infringement. In most cases, the script description on their site is identical to the description we created for that script at PHP Labs!


Stolen Script: TwoCheckout
 
PHP Labs (Copyright Owner)
PHP Select (Stolen Version)
Name: TwoCheckout 2Checkout Payment Management
URL: http://phplabs.com/scripts.php?script=twocheckout http://www.phpselect.com/product_info.php?cPath=21&products_id=58
Description:

TwoCheckout lets you build support for accepting payments via 2Checkout.com. You simply pass the order amount and invoice number to this script and it constructs the proper URL and redirects the visitor to the 2Checkout site.

Also included is a basic sample "post-back" script which 2Checkout will post transaction notifications to! We even use this script to accept payments here at PHPLabs.

2Checkout lets you build support for accepting payments via 2Checkout.com. You simply pass the order amount and invoice number to this script and it constructs the proper URL and redirects the visitor to the 2Checkout site.

Also included is a basic sample "post-back" script which 2Checkout will post transaction notifications to!

Comments: TwoCheckout was listed here on February 24, 2003, which was before PHPSelect existed!


Stolen Script: 404 Trapper
 
PHP Labs (Copyright Owner)
PHP Select (Stolen Version)
Name: 404 Trapper 404 Trapper
URL: http://phplabs.com/freescripts.php?script=404%20Trapper http://www.phpselect.com/product_info.php?cPath=21&products_id=31
Description:

Tired of the boring "404 Not Found" page that Apache provides for broken links? Replace it with something better, 404 Trapper!

Now your visitors can see a more attractive 404 page (you can design your own template). Plus, you can choose to be notified via email when a visitor runs into one of these pesky errors. Don't wait for visitors to tell you about 404s, find out about them when they happen!

Tired of the boring "404 Not Found" page that Apache provides for broken links? Replace it with something better, 404 Trapper!

Now your visitors can see a more attractive 404 page (you can design your own template). Plus, you can choose to be notified via email when a visitor runs into one of these pesky errors. Don't wait for visitors to tell you about 404s, find out about them when they happen!

Comments: 404 Trapper was listed here on March 5, 2003, which was before PHPSelect existed! 404 Trapper is a modified version of 404Handler, which I wrote in March of 2002. 404Handler was listed here on May 1, 2002.


Stolen Script: AnonMail
 
PHP Labs (Copyright Owner)
PHP Select (Stolen Version)
Name: AnonMail AnonMail
URL: http://phplabs.com/scripts.php?script=anonmail http://www.phpselect.com/product_info.php?cPath=21&products_id=32
Description:

AnonMail is a PHP script which allows you or your site's visitors to send "anonymous" email. You specify a return address, such as anonymous@yourhostname.com" and then all messages sent through the script use that as the From address.

It features password protection (not sent over the URL so "hackers" or unwanted visitors can't find it) and is 100% template based!

AnonMail is a PHP script which allows you or your site's visitors to send "anonymous" email. You specify a return address, such as anonymous@yourhostname.com" and then all messages sent through the script use that as the From address.

It features password protection (not sent over the URL so "hackers" or unwanted visitors can't find it) and is 100% template based!


Comments: AnonMail was listed here on December 2, 2002, which was before PHPSelect existed!


Stolen Script: AuthorizeIt
 
PHP Labs (Copyright Owner)
PHP Select (Stolen Version)
Name: AuthorizeIt AuthorizeIt
URL: http://phplabs.com/scripts.php?script=authorizeit http://www.phpselect.com/product_info.php?cPath=21&products_id=33
Description:

AuthorizeIt allows you to integrate authorize.net's credit card processing functionality right into your own website! Accept your customers' credit card information and securely post the transaction to authorize.net in the background, without your customer ever leaving your site.

AuthorizeIt is provided as a function which is intended to be included within your existing script.

It accepts the transaction data (customer's details, order amount, description, and invoice number) as arguments, sends the transaction details to the Authorize.net gateway, and returns an array of response codes. You then test the response code to determine whether or not the transaction was successful.

Notice: We have recently updated AuthorizeIt to pass additional parameters required by Authorize.net's new AIM system, however, AIM compliance is not yet guaranteed.

AuthorizeIt allows you to integrate authorize.net's credit card processing functionality right into your own website! Accept your customers' credit card information and securely post the transaction to authorize.net in the background, without your customer ever leaving your site.

AuthorizeIt is provided as a function which is intended to be included within your existing script.

It accepts the transaction data (customer's details, order amount, description, and invoice number) as arguments, sends the transaction details to the Authorize.net gateway, and returns an array of response codes. You then test the response code to determine whether or not the transaction was successful.

 


Comments: AuthorizeIt was listed here on December 10, 2002, and here on December 4, 2002; which was before PHPSelect existed! Also notice that PHPSelect is selling an inferior, outdated copy of the script, which does not contain required modifications to work with Authorize.Net.


Stolen Script: AutoMail
 
PHP Labs (Copyright Owner)
PHP Select (Stolen Version)
Name: AutoMail AutoMail
URL: http://phplabs.com/scripts.php?script=automail http://www.phpselect.com/product_info.php?cPath=21&products_id=34
Description:

AutoMail allows you to mail out a series of unlimited emails that are sent out to prospective customers or leads over a given period of time designated in days by you.

Setup is as simple as it gets and adding messages is a snap through AutoMail's web interface. AutoMail runs on your unix based webserver and allows you to keep your site fresh in your visitors' minds by sending them a series of email messages. This is an awesome way to get extra traffic and sales.

AutoMail allows you to mail out a series of unlimited emails that are sent out to prospective customers or leads over a given period of time designated in days by you.

Setup is as simple as it gets and adding messages is a snap through AutoMail's web interface. AutoMail runs on your unix based webserver and allows you to keep your site fresh in your visitors' minds by sending them a series of email messages. This is an awesome way to get extra traffic and sales.

Comments: AutoMail was listed here on December 6, 2002, which was before PHPSelect existed! AutoMail is a modified version of Reminder, which I wrote in August, 2002. Reminder was listed here on August 12, 2002.


Stolen Script: DownCount
 
PHP Labs (Copyright Owner)
PHP Select (Stolen Version)
Name: DownCount DownCount
URL: http://phplabs.com/scripts.php?script=downcount http://www.phpselect.com/product_info.php?cPath=21&products_id=35
Description:

Ever wonder how many times people are downloading your files? Wonder no more, install DownCount! With DownCount, you add files to the script's (text based) database, then direct your visitors to download the files through the included download.php script.

Optionally require visitors to enter their name and email address in order to download a file - this information will be saved so that you can use it later. Then, load the stats script to see how many times your files have been downloaded. It's that simple!

Ever wonder how many times people are downloading your files? Wonder no more, install DownCount! With DownCount, you add files to the script's (text based) database, then direct your visitors to download the files through the included download.php script.

Optionally require visitors to enter their name and email address in order to download a file - this information will be saved so that you can use it later. Then, load the stats script to see how many times your files have been downloaded. It's that simple!

Comments: DownCount was listed here on February 24, 2003, which was before PHPSelect existed!


Stolen Script: DuplicateCheck
 
PHP Labs (Copyright Owner)
PHP Select (Stolen Version)
Name: DuplicateCheck DuplicateCheck
URL: http://phplabs.com/scripts.php?script=duplicatecheck http://www.phpselect.com/product_info.php?cPath=21&products_id=36
Description:

DuplicateCheck is a script that will check any list of email addresses, find all duplicates, and write out only the unique addresses to a new file.

Make sure that your opt-in mailing list doesn't accidentally send multiple copies of your message to anyone - use DuplicateCheck to ensure your entire list is only made up of unique addresses!

DuplicateCheck is a script that will check any list of email addresses, find all duplicates, and write out only the unique addresses to a new file.

Make sure that your opt-in mailing list doesn't accidentally send multiple copies of your message to anyone - use DuplicateCheck to ensure your entire list is only made up of unique addresses!

Comments: DuplicateCheck was listed here on December 9, 2002, which was before PHPSelect existed!


Stolen Script: EasyStream
 
PHP Labs (Copyright Owner)
PHP Select (Stolen Version)
Name: EasyStream EasyStream
URL: http://phplabs.com/scripts.php?script=easystream http://www.phpselect.com/product_info.php?cPath=21&products_id=36
Description:

If your site offers media content in MP3 format, this script is for you! Let your visitors create their own playlist from your collection of files, and then listen to the stream over Winamp or Windows Media Player.

If your site offers media content in MP3 format, this script is for you! Let your visitors create their own playlist from your collection of files, and then listen to the stream over Winamp or Windows Media Player.
Comments: EasyStream was listed here on December 5, 2002, which was before PHPSelect existed!


Stolen Script: FileMailer
 
PHP Labs (Copyright Owner)
PHP Select (Stolen Version)
Name: FileMailer FileMailer
URL: http://phplabs.com/scripts.php?script=filemailer http://www.phpselect.com/product_info.php?cPath=21&products_id=38
Description:

FileMailer lets you require visitors to submit their name and email address in order to retrieve a file from your site.

Upon submitting the information, the file is sent to the visitor via email. This is a great way to stop leeching and third-party linking of your files, and it also lets you know exactly who's obtaining your files! You can use the stored name/email address info to build a mailing list or newsletter.

FileMailer lets you require visitors to submit their name and email address in order to retrieve a file from your site.

Upon submitting the information, the file is sent to the visitor via email. This is a great way to stop leeching and third-party linking of your files, and it also lets you know exactly who's obtaining your files! You can use the stored name/email address info to build a mailing list or newsletter.

Comments: FileMailer was listed here on December 10, 2002, which was before PHPSelect existed!


Stolen Script: RandomImage
 
PHP Labs (Copyright Owner)
PHP Select (Stolen Version)
Name: RandomImage FREE SCRIPT RandomImage
URL: http://phplabs.com/scripts.php?script=randomimage http://www.phpselect.com/product_info.php?cPath=21&products_id=50
Description:

RandomImage is a random image generator. It supports 4 graphics types, .bmp, .png, .gif, and .jpg. It finds a random image from your images directory and then displays the picture. All automatically!

This is a fantastic method of generating repeat visitors and keeping your website content ever changing.

RandomImage is a random image generator. It supports 4 graphics types, .bmp, .png, .gif, and .jpg. It finds a random image from your images directory and then displays the picture. All automatically!

This is a fantastic method of generating repeat visitors and keeping your website content ever changing.

Comments: RandomImage was listed here on February 20, 2003, which was before PHPSelect existed! PHPSelect is giving this script away for free, and upon downloading, it appears they've even stolen our copyright headers and replaced our name with theirs. Amazing.


Stolen Script: RandomLink
 
PHP Labs (Copyright Owner)
PHP Select (Stolen Version)
Name: RandomLink FREE SCRIPT RandomLinks
URL: http://phplabs.com/scripts.php?script=randomlink http://www.phpselect.com/product_info.php?cPath=21&products_id=51
Description:

RandomLink allows you to set up a database of interesting web URLs, then send your visitors to one of these URLs randomly when they click the link to the script on your webpages.

Entertain your visitors with this great script and more importantly keep them coming back for more!

RandomLink allows you to set up a database of interesting web URLs, then send your visitors to one of these URLs randomly when they click the link to the script on your webpages.

Entertain your visitors with this great script and more importantly keep them coming back for more!

Comments: RandomLink was listed here on February 20, 2003, which was before PHPSelect existed! PHPSelect is giving this script away for free, and upon downloading, it appears they've even stolen our copyright headers and replaced our name with theirs. Amazing.


Stolen Script: RandomText
 
PHP Labs (Copyright Owner)
PHP Select (Stolen Version)
Name: RandomText FREE SCRIPT RandomText
URL: http://phplabs.com/scripts.php?script=randomtext http://www.phpselect.com/product_info.php?cPath=21&products_id=52
Description:

Many websites you visit include random bits of text, the most common example of this is when you see a random quote or "fortune" each time you load the page.

In fact, having some sort of randomness has become the standard way of proving to the world that you've moved on from making basic web pages and now you're in control of your own site.

RandomText lets you provide your visitors with random quotes, plus countless other randomizations limited only by your creativity. Hint: the file that contains potential random choices is not limited to just text, it can contain HTML too! This script has been used to display random banner and text ads with their corresponding links, randomize background colors of web pages, show a random stock ticker, and more. Put your imagination to work and soon your site will be replete with randomania!

Many websites you visit include random bits of text, the most common example of this is when you see a random quote or "fortune" each time you load the page.

In fact, having some sort of randomness has become the standard way of proving to the world that you've moved on from making basic web pages and now you're in control of your own site.

RandomText lets you provide your visitors with random quotes, plus countless other randomizations limited only by your creativity. Hint: the file that contains potential random choices is not limited to just text, it can contain HTML too! This script has been used to display random banner and text ads with their corresponding links, randomize background colors of web pages, show a random stock ticker, and more. Put your imagination to work and soon your site will be replete with randomania!

Comments: RandomText was listed here on February 24, 2003, which was before PHPSelect existed! PHPSelect is giving this script away for free, and upon downloading, it appears they've even stolen our copyright headers and replaced our name with theirs. Amazing.


Stolen Script: Gallerize
 
PHP Labs (Copyright Owner)
PHP Select (Stolen Version)
Name: Gallerize Gallerize
URL: http://phplabs.com/scripts.php?script=gallerize http://www.phpselect.com/product_info.php?cPath=21&products_id=39
Description:

Does your site have a photo gallery, or do you run a paysite with a members' area full of pics? If you dread the painstaking process of making gallery pages and thumbnailing thousands of images, Gallerize is the script for you!

With Gallerize, making your photo gallery or paysite members' area is as simple as:

Step 1: Create directories and upload your JPGs
Step 2: Upload a copy of Gallerize into each directory
Step 3: ... There is no Step 3!!

Gallerize will automatically create thumbnails of all your JPG images and display them in an attractive, multi-page gallery. Better yet, it's all done dynamically! There are no hardcoded gallery pages to edit, so updating your site is as simple as uploading new JPGs or removing old ones. Gallerize will generate thumbs for new images as they're added, and adjust the gallery display automatically to accomodate new or deleted pics.

With Gallerize, you control literally every aspect of how your galleries are displayed. Use the default HTML template or make your own; adjust the display parameters to tweak the layout. If you have a photo gallery, run a paysite, or are planning to open a paysite then this script will save you hours if not days of work!

Does your site have a photo gallery, or do you run a paysite with a members' area full of pics? If you dread the painstaking process of making gallery pages and thumbnailing thousands of images, Gallerize is the script for you!

With Gallerize, making your photo gallery or paysite members' area is as simple as:

Step 1: Create directories and upload your JPGs
Step 2: Upload a copy of Gallerize into each directory
Step 3: ... There is no Step 3!!

Gallerize will automatically create thumbnails of all your JPG images and display them in an attractive, multi-page gallery. Better yet, it's all done dynamically! There are no hardcoded gallery pages to edit, so updating your site is as simple as uploading new JPGs or removing old ones. Gallerize will generate thumbs for new images as they're added, and adjust the gallery display automatically to accomodate new or deleted pics.

With Gallerize, you control literally every aspect of how your galleries are displayed. Use the default HTML template or make your own; adjust the display parameters to tweak the layout. If you have a photo gallery, run a paysite, or are planning to open a paysite then this script will save you hours if not days of work!

Comments: Gallerize was listed here on December 10, 2002, which was before PHPSelect existed!


Stolen Script: Headliner
 
PHP Labs (Copyright Owner)
PHP Select (Stolen Version)
Name: Headliner Headliner
URL: http://phplabs.com/scripts.php?script=headliner http://www.phpselect.com/product_info.php?cPath=21&products_id=40
Description:

Good sources of syndicated news headlines can be hard to find, at least sources that don't plaster ads all over the newsfeed.

Headliner can help you alleviate that problem.

It pulls the news headlines and links out of the US Headlines in Google News. Links are returned as plain text with no formatting, one per line, ready to insert into your own site... All you have to do is include() the script somewhere within your own page.

(Headliner is not endorsed by or affiliated with Google in any way.)

Good sources of syndicated news headlines can be hard to find, at least sources that don't plaster ads all over the newsfeed.

Headliner can help you alleviate that problem.

It pulls the news headlines and links out of the US Headlines in Google News. Links are returned as plain text with no formatting, one per line, ready to insert into your own site... All you have to do is include() the script somewhere within your own page.

Comments: Headliner was listed here on February 20, 2003, which was before PHPSelect existed!

The following scripts being sold by PHP Select have also been stolen from PHP Labs: InstaPics, Mailbox Cleaner, META Tag Maker, PassGen, PaymentPal, PortPeeker, PostNews, ProxyCheck, QuickWhois, Replacer, SuperPals, SuperTrivia, Survey Wizard, URLConvert, VeriSignup, and YouGuestIt.

As time permits, I'll create detailed documentation about them as well, but the scripts already listed above are more than enough to prove PHP Select's pattern of selling our property without permission.


Last updated: 2004/03/11. To purchase any of the above-mentioned scripts legitimately, please go to PHP Labs. Comments regarding this page should be submitted here.