We all know that there are scams on the internet. The question is how to find them out. We thought you’d like some advice because we’ve seen quite a few over the past few years.
You’re thinking of starting your own business and you may have seen some of the unbelievable get rich quick ideas out there. You’re right to be suspicious.
So here’s 6 hints to help you spot that scam.
1) Too good to be true
If the offer seems too good to be true, it usually is. Beware of sites promising schemes that create incomes of millions of dollars, instant earnings, no work required, etc. etc. You know yourself that you rarely get something for nothing. You know that running a business requires some work and that it’s unlikely that checks are simply going to float down out of the sky on the first days. If someone tells you that they earn hundreds of thousands of dollars every month and you can do the same…..
2) Guaranteed success
“Even if you know nothing and do nothing we guarantee you’ll succeed with our…”. Yeah, it’s ridiculous. If anyone guarantees your success be careful. We guarantee we’ll do our very best to help you become successful. But if you do nothing at all…. Sorry, you’ll fail. And do you know what? You deserve no more. So if you want to get rich quick through doing nothing, you’ve come to the wrong place. Sorry.
3) Money back guarantees
The better on line sites will offer you guarantees of money back. So for example, you should look for 30 day (60 day is even better) guarantee periods. You can then get a refund at any time during that period
4) Support
Scammers rarely offer support and almost never get back to you even if they provide a bogus email address. Test them out and send an email and see what happens.
5) Testimonials
Mystery people who are all earning thousands of dollars a day and worshipping at the alter of the scammer. The new FTC rules have forced people to be more careful but nonetheless, there’s still a grey area. Use your common sense.
6) Unsolicited emails
If you receive an email with an attached file that you did not ask for – be careful. The better sites don’t send unsolicited emails, let alone files. You should be asked to approve your addition to an email list.
And finally…
We’re some times amazed at sites that are getting people to buy their products when they are so obviously a scam being run buy people with zero experience. So be careful and check things out. See if the service / product really meets your need.
Claire and I take this seriously and want you to be comfortable. It’s sad fact that there are scammers. If you have suggestions about spotting schemes that are scams. Just let us know. Thanks!
Be careful!
Rob
Grrr. I got scammed a few months ago and paid for what looked like a great box of stuff that was really a bunch of $#@%. Wish I’d seen this before then. Why did you write this? Do you get people asking you if this is a scam?
Scott
I’m sorry to hear that you fell foul of a scheme. It’s because there are many out there that we wrote the guidelines.
We have been asked about this a few times. However, scammers never interact with people for free and are also unable to provide decent advice!
My answer to people is always the same. If you’re not sure about us don’t join until you’ve seen what we do and the way we work. Then when you’re satisfied – you’ll likely be OK. There’s another huge difference here.
If you do join our Coaching Club you have 60 days to be fully satisfied and at any time up till then we will happily refund your money. I don’t think we can be fairer than that.
Rob
Yeah I switch off when I see someone saying they earn millions a year and want to show me how they do it AND CHARGE ME.
Hi M,
Ask yourself this. If someone is really earning 6 figures per month for almost no work why are they trying to give you their idea?
Crazy!
Rob
One of the reasons I don’t do this on the web is a friend told me he got scammed. Why is this free?
Hi Jose
Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. Why is it free?
Angelique and I run a coaching club and believe that before anyone joins they should have the chance to get to know us a bit and also see the quality of our service. We really do think that if we over deliver here you’ll be even more delighted when you see what we offer on our coaching service. Many sites are simply about hard sell. We feel differently and want you to be confident in who you choose as a partner to help you launch your business.
Rob
I’m also not trusting sites that say they I’ll make millions with their system. How much will I earn on this? J
Just left a site where the guy claims to earn over $100k per month for doing next to nothing. yet he claims to be able to help me. If he’s gonna help me and do nothing…
Just left a site where the guy claims to earn over $100k per month and says he’s doing next to nothing. yet he claims to be able to help me. If he’s gonna help me and do nothing…
Thanks for taking the time. Kind words.
I’m a bit ashamed that I fell for that scam. It’s behind me now though.