| ♦ REFRESH to rotate MAAMAW'S CLICKY NOTES thru this space..... Timely Tips, Best of the Boards & More ♦ |
| PROTECT YOURSELF FROM SCAMS! Research all business opportunities thoroughly, and never blow off other people's bad experiences. Ask around (and listen!). The Scams101 Message Board is a good place to start. What's that? You've found a Biz Op and you're wondering if it's endorsed by FIB?... Not unless it's listed in MaaMaw's Magnificent Toolbox. |
| |
FIB - Scams 101
Re: *** IDIOT!!! *** (yes, I'm screaming!!) -- BTW, today is the LAST DAY (as far as I know)...
Posted By: MiracleOne In Response To: *** IDIOT!!! *** (yes, I'm screaming!!) -- BTW, today is the LAST DAY (as far as I know)... (MaaMaw)
Date: Tuesday, August 14, 2007, at 9:42 p.m.(pst)
OK-I am new here. I have gotten some really great information. However, I am a bit confused. Why is this web site of Corey Rudl's being promoted so vigorously? MaaMaw, do you really not make money from endorsing their site in some way. Or any other input from anyone would be helpful. MaaMaw sounds very sincere in her effort to inform and share her experiences, I am just a little skeptical about the promotion of this website and spending this kind of money. What's up? Thanks.
>> A few months ago, I decided I absolutely could NOT afford to join (or
>> even think about joining) Derek Gehl's Internet Entrepreneur Club (through
>> IMC of Corey Rudl fame).>> Being a loyal customer as well as a long-time affiliate, I got a pile
>> of emails, which I promptly deleted after I found out it cost $97 a month.>> "BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!" I laughed -- then I zapped 'em with
>> my pinky!>> And I continue to struggle.
>> A few weeks ago, they started a short promotion -- a 30-day trial for
>> $2.95 -- which I ignored (for myself) and chose NOT to promote (to you,
>> Dear Kiddies) because -- well, you know, I can't pay $97 a month and I
>> thought it was too much to ask of you (I tend to think in pennies and
>> nickels).>> So anyhoo -- today, a well-respected somebody said to me -- YET
>> *AGAIN* -- "I can't understand it; you should be making close to six
>> figures with FIB by now.">> This person clearly said SIX -- could be s/he have meant FIVE? -- but
>> who cares, because I'm making in the LOW **FOURS** and I have been since
>> 1998.>> Something snapped.
>> Kind of like part of my brain got sucked into my nose, recharged, and
>> put back in.>> This is stupid.
>> It's just plain STUPID!
>> Here I sit with NO retirement, NO savings, and NOTHING but my house to
>> show for 25 years of relentlessly slaving over my business(es).>> I suddenly realized -- if it can help me increase my income by just
>> $100 a month, it's FREE. Right? Or is there something wrong with my logic
>> here?>> So anyhoo -- I signed up... not for $97 a month, but for the $2.95
>> trial (hey, I'm no dope).>> I am COMPLETELY BLOWN AWAY!!
>> Have I increased my income yet?
>> SILLY GOOSE! I only signed up an hour ago.
>> What I'm blown away by is the PERSONAL MENTORING by Senior IMC Staff
>> in the form of THOUGHTFUL, very PATIENT, very DETAILED forum postings
>> including...>> -- site reviews
>> -- answers to specific questions
>> -- line-by-line critiques of sales copy
>> -- analysis of design issues...>> the list goes on and on.
>> As always, I left this 'til the last possible second.
>> Okay for me, because I've been completely buried in my editing
>> business and family things ever since I got back from Florida and I
>> wouldn't have had any time to benefit from it if I'd signed up sooner...>> Not so good for you, because the $2.95 promotion ends TODAY.
>> As far as I know, the promotion REALLY ENDS today -- August 14th --
>> but I'm just an affiliate, so I can't swear to that. All I know is that's
>> what they've told us.>> Don't get your bowels in an uproar when you go to the site and see
>> that it's only available to "the first 100 people." That's a
>> marketing tactic -- sorry, not my fault, it is what it is -- but I do
>> believe today is the deadline.>> You pay $2.95 plus shipping for the "Welcome Package" (which
>> I don't really want but oh well) (and shipping is peanuts, $16.41 where I
>> live).>> You have 30 days to cancel, and you will not be charged another dime
>> (and I know for an absolute fact that they faithfully honor all their
>> guarantees).>> Then you pay $97 for your second month. The way I read it, if you
>> aren't 100% satisfied, you can return your "Welcome Package" and
>> cancel anytime between 60 and 90 days and get a full refund (although I
>> doubt that includes shipping).>> I was a little annoyed after I chose my username and password and got
>> taken to a pitch for a "One-Week Internet Business Building
>> Clinic" when they were supposed to take me to the login screen -- but
>> then I checked my email and found what I needed so I cooled off.>> Derek is a slick salesman, no doubt about it -- constantly pushing
>> something -- but I have yet to be disappointed, so I just try to ignore
>> what bugs me.>> I'm putting my affiliate link at the bottom of this post.
>> If that offends you, then bypass me (I hope you won't, but I'll
>> forgive you if you do).>> But, Dear Kiddies, if you're serious about improving your Internet
>> bottom line, I think it's worth $2.95 + s/h to see -- just SEE -- if
>> personal mentoring can put you over the top.>> I can't get back to it myself for about two days and it's killing me,
>> but I can see I'm going to become completely obsessed, and I have
>> obligations to clear up first.>> That's about all I have to say -- except DON'T BE AN IDIOT!!
>> I can't believe I've been moaning and groaning every time somebody
>> tells me how much I *should* be earning and all this time I've been
>> telling myself I "can't afford" to pay for help. I mean, I
>> bought the course, right?? I *am* paying the mortgage every month,
>> right??? What more do I need??>> SHEEESH!!!
>> What a dipstick.
>> Luv,
>> MaaMaw
| |
FIB - Scams 101 is maintained by Lesley Fountain with WebBBS 5.12.
| PLEASE READ THIS LEGAL NOTICE CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU FILE A LAWSUIT OR EVEN WASTE TIME THINKING ABOUT IT. It has been done before, but never successfully. In fact, the last dodobird who tried it ended up being ordered to pay more than $77,000 in attorney fees ($65,000+ to my attorneys and $12,000+ to my co-defendant's legal advisor).
If your attorney is worth his salt, he's going to tell you that the expense of filing a lawsuit you can't win is a whole lot worse than any "damages" resulting from messages posted on this insignificant little chunk of cyberspace. NEWS FLASH: I didn't just climb down off that ol' turnip truck yesterday. I'm well aware that expressing a negative opinion, relating one's personal experience, and restating provable facts are all legal in this country and do not constitute libel, slander, or defamation -- so you don't want to play games with me, and you sure don't want to start something you aren't prepared to finish. I don't take threats lightly, and I don't accept bribes (or did you call it a "mutually-beneficial arrangement"?). I'll turn you in faster than you can yell, "ARREST ME, I'M SCUM!!" Do yourself a favor and turn your legal team loose in greener pastures. Although we may, from time to time, monitor or review discussions, postings and the like on the Friends In Business (Scams 101) Message Board, we are under no obligation to do so. We are not responsible or liable for any claim arising from the content of any such discussions or postings or for any error, defamation, libel, slander, omission, falsehood, obscenity, pornography, profanity, danger, or inaccuracy contained in any information contained within such locations on the Site. You are prohibited from posting or transmitting any unlawful, threatening, libelous, defamatory, obscene, scandalous, inflammatory, pornographic, or profane materials or any material that could constitute or encourage conduct that would be considered a criminal offense, give rise to civil liability, or otherwise violate any law. You are likewise prohibited from posting any false claims against any company or individual. We will fully cooperate with any law enforcement authorities or court order requesting or directing us to disclose the identity of anyone posting any such information or materials. By posting messages and/or content on the Friends In Business (Scams 101) Message Board, you give permission for Lesley Fountain/Friends In Business/Shoestring Success Publications to display, distribute and use the posting and content for publication, advertising, promotion, excerption or example. You grant Lesley Fountain/Friends In Business/Shoestring Success Publications complete, perpetual, but non-exclusive rights to use, archive, reproduce, adapt, modify, distribute, sub-license, repurpose, rework, compile, or offer for sale or resale the messages, postings or content appearing on this site in whole or in part, throughout the world and universe, on a royalty-free basis without remuneration. If you cannot accept or agree with the terms of service for this website and discussion board, you are advised not to post on this board. In closing, I would like to remind you once again that it is still legal, in this great country of ours, to express a PERSONAL OPINION, as long as it is presented as opinion and not as fact. And finally, all you scammers out there will do well to remember that TRUTH IS AN ABSOLUTE DEFENSE against charges of libel, defamation, and slander... so if you're operating just a hop, skip, and jump ahead of the law, you might want to think twice before doing anything stupid... (AND SHAME ON YOU!!). |