If you were tricked into buying MacKeeper, you may be able to get your money refunded. MacKeeper, for those unfamiliar, is Mac software that purports to optimize a Mac and keep it secure from viruses and malware, advertising claims that it has **t been able to live up to.
As shared by Macworld, following a class action lawsuit that accused MacKeeper developer ZeoBIT of deceptive advertising and false claims, a proposed Settlement of $2 million has been established to provide to Customers who Bought MacKeeper and would like a refund.
Customers who purchased MacKeeper before July 8, 2015 can file a claim to request a full Refund of the purchase price. Customers must submit a claim form before **vember 30, 2015 to become a part of the class action settlement. More than 500,000 people have purchased MacKeeper, paying prices up to $39.95, and buyers will be contacted via email about the settlement.
Because of its aggressive marketing tactics, often appearing in intrusive pop-up and pop-under ads, MacKeeper has earned a negative reputation with most Mac users, who believe it's little more than bloatware.
As part of the $2 million Settlement earmarked for refunds, ZeoBIT will **t need to admit any fault in regards to claims of deceptive advertising and making false claims about the software's capabilities. MacKeeper is ** longer ZeoBIT property, having been sold to Kromtech in April of 2013.