I'm looking for someone who actually sent out the money. I know the whole " It's a scam" rant that people posted on other answers where people have asked the question "has anyone done this before? I get one of these letters about every two months but never thought to participate in it at all. I'm just very curious about others who have done this and want to know what has happened to them. Were you fined? did you actually get "tons" of money back? Did the government come knocking at your door?
Also they say in their letter that if you say "please put me on your mailing list" that it's perfectly legal. Also quoted is title 18, section 1302 and 1342 of the U.S. Postal and lottery laws.
PLEASE ONLY POST IF YOU HAVE PARTICIPATED IN THIS BEFORE.
2007-03-12 20:57:01 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
FOR CRYING OUT LOUD PEOPLE I KNOW YOU CAN READ. I DON'T WANT PEOPLE TO TELL ME IT'S A SCAM I SAW THAT ON OTHER ANSWERS. ONLY ANSWER IF YOU YOURSELF HAVE DONE THIS BEFORE. sorry to sound like a butt but dang i don't want copy cat ranting bout "scam" "scam". I JUST WANNA FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENED TO THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE DONE THIS BEFORE.
2007-03-12 22:09:10 · update #1
Here are pages about folks who did this:
Karen - her life was ruined
http://karenliddell.etee2k.net/
An investigator - he spent $200, got $5. Net loss, -$195
http://demo.capris.com/Makemoremoney/investigate.cfm
"CW in NJ" ruined his own life
http://www.mmfhoh.org/index.php?cat=20
Paul - The judge ruled against him
http://www.ftc.gov/os/2002/02/boivinjmnt.pdf
The Estensons - The judge was even less pleased
http://www.ftc.gov/os/2002/02/estensonjmnt.pdf
2007-03-15 14:22:10 · answer #1 · answered by Wolfman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You want to hear that someone who has run the scam - succeeded, so you can go do it and make money, right?
You are proof that people will do anything for money regardless of how unscrupulous it is.
You seem adamant about doing it, so why don't you go do it? You can write your own testimonial.
You will never make money with this. The reason you keep getting the letter over and over again is because a mailing house has sold your information over and over again to idiots who keep trying to scam you. Go ahead- send them your money and watch what happens.
There are four ways to make money legitimately that you should get into your head now:
1. Invest in the stock market
2. Advance your career or "W-2" job
3. Invest in real estate
4. Own or partner in business(es)
That's it. Anyone who says anything else is selling something.
2007-03-13 01:49:14 · answer #2 · answered by Ethan 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No matter what the letter says or how many laws it references, it it still illegal.
The only people who make money are the people selling the mailing lists the participants are supposed to buy.
2007-03-12 21:27:49 · answer #3 · answered by greymatter 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is a "textbook" example of a pyramid scheme. It is illegal , but you aren't likely to be prosecuted for being involved. I know a few folks who have entered similae set ups involving bottles of liquor....they never got ANYTHING back. All you have to lose is $6 , but I would be suprised if you received any money in return.
Good Luck!!
2007-03-12 21:12:11 · answer #4 · answered by SantaBud 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I haven't done this because someone always loses money. It is a scam and if you or anyone else is interested in doing this, avoid it like the plague.
I don't know anyone who has participated in this scam.
2007-03-12 21:04:01 · answer #5 · answered by Tellin' U Da Truth! 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't trust any get cash quick scheme. It's best to just work your way up like the rest of us.
2007-03-12 21:05:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
This is called a pyramid scheme....emphasis on scheme...there is no free money out there...Remember, if it sounds to good to be true....it usually is....'nuff said.
2007-03-12 21:07:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋