scam alert

luckylynch · 11-24-2007, 04:38 PM

# Agel
# Amway
# Ameriplan
# Arbonne
# ACN
# Avon Products, Inc.
# Big Planet
# BioPerformance
# Creative Memories
# Clearock Inc.
# DXN
# Equinox
# Excel Communications
# Forever Living Products
# Fortune Hi-Tech Marketing
# Fuel Freedom International
# Fund America Inc.
# Gamma Network International Ltd( GNI ).
# Herbalife
# Inspira??o Perfumes
# K9 Capers
# Kirby Corporation
# Kleeneze
# Liberty League International
# Mary Kay
# Melaleuca
# New Vision
# Neways
# Nikken
# Nu Skin Enterprises
# Omegatrend
# Oriflame
# Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc.
# Primerica
# Project Good Life International
# QuestNet Ltd.
# Quixtar
# Rexall-Sundown
# ShiningIC
# Shaklee
# Sibu (company)
# Stream Energy
# The Pampered Chef
# Tupperware Brands Corporation
# Usana Health Sciences
# Usborne Publishing
# Vector Marketing
# Vemma
# Waiora
# Warm Spirit
# Watkins_Incorporated
# Weed music distribution service
# World Financial Group
# XanGo
# Yor.net
# Your Travel Biz.com

any more...?

Worldwide · 11-24-2007, 04:40 PM

Don't forget about the guys that drive around with the "overstocked stereo speakers" that want to sell them to you really cheap.

bigfor15 · 11-24-2007, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Worldwide

Don't forget about the guys that drive around with the "overstocked stereo speakers" that want to sell them to you really cheap.

"Hey you, take a look in the van and see if there's anything you like."

luckylynch · 11-24-2007, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Worldwide

Don't forget about the guys that drive around with the "overstocked stereo speakers" that want to sell them to you really cheap.

not hard to find those guys

how bout the junkies that run around and want to sell you there jackets, jewelry, new dvds ?

One older looking dood was riding a kids bike....he wanted to sell me it.....LOL

vegasdsm · 11-24-2007, 04:53 PM

anybody wanna buy a watch?????

Worldwide · 11-24-2007, 04:58 PM

It's amazing how many people still fall for Amway and Shaklee.

Too many people looking for "the easy way"

luckylynch · 11-24-2007, 04:58 PM

forgot about those email ones too:

Usually starts

Lottery BC
14100
Uganda

Sir or misses, yo have wone a 100 million bucks

With respect and kindness we have determined from previous lottery audits that you have won a 100 million bucks

Kindley, sir or misses, to start the process, give us 5k to get the money out of holdings from account 101001000....

Sincerely Kind sir,

Mr. Mugababau President of Lottery BC

babolat06 · 11-24-2007, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luckylynch

forgot about those email ones too:

Usually starts

Lottery BC
14100
Uganda

Sir or misses, yo have wone a 100 million bucks

With respect and kindness we have determined from previous lottery audits that you have won a 100 million bucks

Kindley, sir or misses, to start the process, give us 5k to get the money out of holdings from account 101001000....

Sincerely Kind sir,

Mr. Mugababau President of Lottery BC

i got 2 of those today lol

affy · 11-24-2007, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Worldwide

Don't forget about the guys that drive around with the "overstocked stereo speakers" that want to sell them to you really cheap.

i seriously get one of these 2-3 times a month

most of the time while im stopped at a red light...its pretty pathetic...rofl

ossumday1 · 11-24-2007, 05:11 PM

http://www.quatloos.com/brad-c/directory01.htm

Replies to scam letters...Some of them are hilarious

Pronto · 11-27-2007, 08:27 PM

just had a guy i went to school with put me on a 30 minute conference call with a quixtar rep.....omg i can't believe he is falling for this bs. how can I help him see the truth? he is very gullible.

Epictetus IV · 11-27-2007, 08:29 PM

holy **** i knew vector marketing was one.. those mother fcukers kept calling me DAY AFTER DAY asking me to go in for an interview.. after my friend told me that you actually do in the job i knew it was a scam....

[x_x] · 11-27-2007, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Worldwide

It's amazing how many people still fall for Amway and Shaklee.

Too many people looking for "the easy way"

What's wrong with Amway, I thought they were legit

garcia123 · 01-24-2008, 02:17 PM

herbalife is definitely not a scam. I lost over 30 pounds with it.

Johnnie Rico · 01-24-2008, 02:23 PM

What's the deal with the speakers? Are they some super cheap **** you overpay for?

Caged_Beast · 01-24-2008, 02:24 PM

# Scientology <--- add that to the list.

J-Bol · 01-24-2008, 02:24 PM

Pre-Paid Legal Services isn't a scam. I work with someone that does it and they are making good money off of it. You just have to know how to word and sell stuff.

Asian Lifter · 01-24-2008, 02:25 PM

How is primerica up there? my parents used to work for them, and invested in them. made some decent money too. some of my uncles and aunts still invest with Primerica. whats up with them?

Wrath · 03-03-2008, 06:14 AM

Usana Health Science is definitely NOT a scam by any means. Its a shame that people tend to think so when in fact, it is a 100% legitimate health science company.

In fact, the Security Exchange Comission just recently finished an inquery into the company pending an investigation as a result of such horrid accusations.

In the end, the SEC found nothing wrong with Usana Health Science's business practices and gave it the green light to go, causing many of the unfounded lawsuits to be dropped immediately and a surge in their stock after an artificial drop on the Nasdaq.

Usana Health Sciences - 15 years and 500+million dollars strong

Seany6 · 03-03-2008, 06:16 AM

Not all MLM's are scams but alot are.

Don't tar them all with the same brush.

CutLoss · 03-03-2008, 06:16 AM

guyze. im gonna need you all to send me your money in a money order to my PO box in Mongolia. Then ill send you the tupperwares filled with cell tech, thank you and i look forward to your business.

Worldwide · 03-03-2008, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wrath

Usana Health Science is definitely NOT a scam by any means. Its a shame that people tend to think so when in fact, it is a 100% legitimate health science company.

In fact, the Security Exchange Comission just recently finished an inquery into the company pending an investigation as a result of such horrid accusations.

In the end, the SEC found nothing wrong with Usana Health Science's business practices and gave it the green light to go, causing many of the unfounded lawsuits to be dropped immediately and a surge in their stock after an artificial drop on the Nasdaq.

Usana Health Sciences - 15 years and 500+million dollars strong

Looks like someone works for Usana Health Services

Jim Jitsu · 03-03-2008, 06:27 AM

http://www.wackywavinginflatablearmflailingtubeman.com/

BeachBMW · 03-03-2008, 06:29 AM

Why the heck is Rexal-Sundown on there?

They're Met-Rx

Wrath · 03-03-2008, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Worldwide

Looks like someone works for Usana Health Services

And proud of it! Im glad I can say its not a scam, and have enough pride to defend them.

I've worked for other MLM's in the past and they've all either used ME or tried to get me to use OTHERS. Not the case here, whether people decide to believe me or not... Its like hearing someone badmouth your girlfriend/boyfriend or kid brother/sister - at least to me.

I will give this disclaimer however, some INDEPENDENT representatives of ALL companies can be shady, even if their company is legit like Usana is.

So if you're looking into any MLM just watch your back and do your homework.

Renwo · 03-03-2008, 06:44 AM

Nikken isn't a scam either. Their products are solid.

kombatnt · 03-03-2008, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Asian Lifter

How is primerica up there? my parents used to work for them, and invested in them. made some decent money too. some of my uncles and aunts still invest with Primerica. whats up with them?

All of the companies listed are MLMs (Multi-Level Marketing). The "employees" make more money recruiting more "downlines" than they do by selling products. The products are merely a cover to lend an air of legitimacy to the operation, but really, it's about recruiting "downlines."

In the case of Primerica, the "products" are grossly overpriced insurance and investment products, with exorbitantly high fees that are way, way above the industry average.

Your aunts and uncles to ripped off, and so did anybody they sold insurance to.

kombatnt · 03-03-2008, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Seany6

Not all MLM's are scams but alot are.

No, they all are. Maybe you have a different definition of "scam," but to me, a company that sells overpriced products based on misinformation (and occasionally outright lies) is a "scam."

Just because they may sell real products doesn't make them not a "scam."

Asian Lifter · 03-03-2008, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by kombatnt

All of the companies listed are MLMs (Multi-Level Marketing). The "employees" make more money recruiting more "downlines" than they do by selling products. The products are merely a cover to lend an air of legitimacy to the operation, but really, it's about recruiting "downlines."

In the case of Primerica, the "products" are grossly overpriced insurance and investment products, with exorbitantly high fees that are way, way above the industry average.

Your aunts and uncles to ripped off, and so did anybody they sold insurance to.

lmfao. if you say so. i don't think my aunts, uncles, and parents bought anything from PFS, but they did recruit a lot of people. like i said, they made lots of money just by showing up to meetings and recruiting people. maybe its different with the mutual funds sector? thats what they dealt with...

juice1348 · 03-03-2008, 08:03 AM

ACN is a huge scam. They offer you a "job" and you only have to invest $500.00 for the 'training materials'...then your 'job' is to recruit more people, etc etc.

It is a "pyramid Scheme" or MLM and the ONLY people who make money are the top guys. I have like 5 friends who tried to sell me on this by telling me that they were going to be millionaires in 3 years etc etc etc.

hahahahahaha.