SCAMS HALL OF FAME Scams listing of what we at Solidgold consider some of the most famous or infamous mlm scams and other schemes designed to separate consumers from their money. Please email us if you have an addition to our SCAMS HALL OF FAME. ANYTHING FROM NIGERIA-We keep getting faxes at our office with some excuse why they need someone from the states to transfer money. Some people have actually gone to Nigeria and met with a "Ministry Official". Now their money is officially gone. Click HERE for an actual copy of a Nigerian Scam letter. ABNERGIZER-Some people will believe anything they see on TV. There are reports that these units actually burned holes in the skin. I guess that could qualify as weight loss.
BE AN INSTANT INTERNET MILLIONAIRE-Enough said.
CHAIN LETTERS-Chain letters are another form of a pyramid scheme.
The fortunes of a few are built on the gullibility of the many.
CREDIT CARD FOR $198.00- Usually these companies are located
outside of the U.S. so they are out of reach of the FTC. Wave goodbye
to your $198 and be prepared for the Bank Draft Scam.
ENVELOPE STUFFING- The only stuffing going on is your money
into their wallet.
FLAT HOSE-Another cheap TV product. Stick with someplace local
where you can return a defective product. Why do you think it is not
available in stores. THEY won't carry it!
FREE PRIZE-However they want your to pay for the shipping
and handling charges. These charges will always exceed the value of
your "prize". Think about it! If its a free prize why do they want
to get paid first?
GET RICH QUICK-If you fall for this then change your first name
to JERK. Don't believe those fabulous earnings claims unless the people
have actually WORKED. There is no such thing as GRQ but I do know real
people who are rich because they were willing to make a committment.
PayPal Donation-A version of the chain letter or gifting scam updated for the internet.
PayPal Scam
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