r/usenet - Usenet Discussion

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/Aylajut on 2025-06-19 13:46:55.

Just a heads-up for anyone thinking about signing up for EasyUsenet. It’s run by Abavia, the same company behind Usenet.nl and UseNeXT, two names with a long history of sketch behavior.

We’re talking about stuff like:

• Super unclear billing and “free trials” that quietly turn into €100+ charges

• Debt collection threats if you miss or dispute a charge

• Hiding from support requests so you’re stuck in billing hell

• A massive data breach that exposed customer names, addresses, and IBANs

Seriously, search “Usenet.nl scam” or “UseNeXT scam”.

Why This Matters for EasyUsenet

EasyUsenet has been getting recommended on this sub recently by a brand affiliate account, so I wanted this to serve as a PSA: It’s the same company, just under a different brand.

Some Recent Complaints

Here are just a few recent examples:

• Signed up for usenet.nl and made a huge mistake

• Usenet.nl contacted a debt collector, should I be worried

And there are tons more user reports. It’s mind boggling they are still in business.

• Word of caution: UseNeXT's 14-day free trial is free, but it can't be canceled online and must be canceled by phone, email or fax

• usenet.nl cancellation worries

• Help canceling usenet.nl free trial?

• Can not login to usenext to cancel???

• Help With Usenet.nl Cancellation, Please

And Then There’s the Data Breach

In 2020, Usenet.nl and UseNeXT had a major data breach, leaking customer names, addresses, and IBANs. Rather than taking responsibility, they blamed a “partner company.”

ZDNet: Two Usenet providers blame data breaches on partner company

TL;DR

EasyUsenet isn’t some new service. It’s just another brand from a company with a seriously bad track record. If you’re thinking of signing up, seriously… don’t. Not worth the stress.

Hope this saves someone a headache.