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How to Identify a scam.

by Max Merrill Jack of All Trades
Those of you that are new to this, will have a hard time trying to see what is a scam and what is not a scam. There are a few ways of noticing one. It doesn't take a genius to notice a scam when you see one sometimes either. Yet still, a lot of people fall victim to these horrible places. These places and programs take advantage of people who are wanting only to be able to make money online at the comfort of their own home. So that they have time to spent with their families and time for activities that they couldn't while working a 9 to 5 job.

One really good way to spot a scam is noticing how much they "say" you can earn. Almost all of these sites will also have a note either on the same page or in the terms of service. That will state that the earning potential is not what you are guaranteed to earn. This is one way of spotting one. When they say you can earn thousands in as little as a week. Know that most of the time this is a scam. They do this to lure you in so they can pick your pockets clean.

Another really good way to weed out a scam. Look at what they say you will be doing to make money. If they give you some kind of "system" most of the time you should steer clear of this. What they are doing is giving you a book of information that tells you to pretty much sell the same thing you just got. It is a never ending process of passing the information that you just purchased. 9 times out of 10 these things do not sell hardly ever. Plus, would you want to  be just another person in the chain of selling and buying?

One way they get you good is with the MLM (multi level marketing) scams. Basically, You give whoever a set amount of money. They take that money and give you a prebuilt site just like them. You turn around and again sell what you just bought. If you wanted to do this, you would be better off buying stuff from stores and selling it yourself.

BEFORE you sign up with ANY program. Be sure to read the terms of service and things for preventing lawsuits. This will also help you identify places that are bogus and wish nothing more then to hurt you in more ways then one.

Do your research. Go online and google the company and find out more about them. Also look for how long they have been around. Most scams don't make it very long and are being remade almost every year if  not month.

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Those of you who wish to learn about how to make money online. WITHOUT having to spend money. Know you can message me and I will gladly  help. I don't think it's right having people pay for something to have them sell it. Just to make YOU more money instead of helping them.

Those of you who know me. You know I know what I am doing. You know that I have information that A LOT of people will kill to have. All you have to do is ask for the help. I will however be taking a group of 25 people, and helping them build a system THAT WILL help them make money. It will however not be easy but, will be free. It takes hard work to make money. Not a point and click system. It's never that easy and people need to learn to realize this. The sooner they do the better. If you are interested in this, then do send me a message and let me know that you want to be a part of something instead of being stepped on by so many others just trying to make a quick buck. I will teach you what you need to know, and how to do it. Once I have the 25 people together, we will begin. I want to make sure we have the full 25 people to ensure that everyone starts at the same time. This way if anyone needs help it can be done.

I look forward to helping those who are truly ready.

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Max Merrill Senior   Jack of All Trades
If you read this, and think it could help people. Then be sure to top it and leave a comment. If you are interested in what I have to teach. Then send me a message.
Feb 21st 2010 17:51   
Cheryl Baumgartner Professional Premium   Medical Billing/Coding/Insurance
Actually the point you make about the earnings disclaimer is not a very good indicator here in the US. All companies must have that disclaimer because no opportunity can make any earnings claims without running afoul of the SEC and FTC.

The Federal Trade Commission actually has on it's website at www.ftc.gov a section of publications that can be downloaded for free.

Go to consumer protection and then to consumer protection and on the left sidebar is a menu of consumer categories If you click on business and investments it will give you plenty of good information for spotting a scam.

Another good thing to look at is if it is a publicly owned or privately owned company. All publicly owned companies are required to file the 1099's of their distributor/agents with the SEC so you can see what people are making with the company.

But I definitely recommend due diligence and listen to that little warning voice telling you it's too good to be true, it's more than likely right.
Feb 22nd 2010 00:10   
Max Merrill Senior   Jack of All Trades
By the looking for the earnings thing in the terms of service. I mean after looking to see what kind of money they say you can make and how quick. Going to the FTC and all that is what I mean by going to google and searching on the company. Going directly to the site is a good way of finding out too. Researching on the site however will give you more information about the company. What people think about it, what people have said about them. It will also tell a person if the company is reputable or not as well. Learning as much as you can about a company first is one of the most important things you can do. Making sure that what you are signing up for is in fact what they say.

As I said before though, No matter what kind of company you sign up with. It will always take hard work for you to make it somewhere with any company. I wouldn't trust ANY kind of "automated system" as most of them are bogus anyways.
Feb 22nd 2010 14:30   
Cheryl Baumgartner Professional Premium   Medical Billing/Coding/Insurance
That is why it's important to know if it it publicly or privately owned. If it is publicly owned Then copies of the 1099's for all the agents are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. So you can access the earnings info as public information.

But any opportunity that says you don't have to do anything and money just rolls into you bank account? They are running a scam!
Feb 22nd 2010 19:11   
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