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David Briggs
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| Awareness of the larcenous heart |
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This overview will help you recognize variations of a certain kind of swindle commonly posted to discussion boards.
http://www.help2go.com/article75.html
~~David
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Fri Jul 22, 2005 1:25 pm |
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Andrew
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Thanks, David, good stuff in that article...
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Conclusion
If someone tried to get you involved in a get-rich-quick scheme, chances are you are just waving good-bye to your hard-earned cash. High-return investments are almost always high-risk, and if you cannot afford to lose that money, you better keep it in a low-risk investment.
Investment schemes you find online are shams -- don't get caught up in one. If you are solicited through e-mail, take extra care to avoid any contact with these people. No one does legitimate business though unsolicited e-mail.
Here are some additional schemes to be aware of from the forum rules:
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Forbidden Promotions
Money Talk is for serious discussion of money and money making. None of these known scams and sources of spam may be posted, promoted or linked to in any way (including signatures and private messages).
* Pyramid Schemes are expressly forbidden in all forms.
* Matrix Sites are automated pyramid schemes and are forbidden.
* Doublers are automated pyramid schemes and are forbidden.
* Randomizers are automated pyramid schemes and are forbidden.
* HYIPs are mostly blackbox pyramid schemes and are forbidden, with the exception of PIPS, which may be discussed, but not promoted.
* Envelope Stuffing is a pyramid scheme variation and is forbidden.
* Paid to Search schemes like NetB*x and PayP*p are forbidden.
* Ad Placement is a pyramid scheme variation and is forbidden.
* Currency Exchanges are often scams and may not be posted.
* Mystery Offers with no or little details are not allowed.
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Fri Jul 22, 2005 1:54 pm |
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Andrew
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PIPS got special mention at that time because there was a lot of interest, but frankly the only thing differentiating it from the other ones is it's size, IMHO.
We'll probably update that text, since there really isn't a need to single it out...
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Sat Oct 29, 2005 5:02 pm |
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Kaabi
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Netbux was shut down, and funny story about Paypup. The owner of it came to me and tried to get me to sell the script for him. Didn't work, though.
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Sat Dec 10, 2005 3:13 pm |
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chriscash01
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yes scams are always around, they are easy to determine buy just not talking to stranger.
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Wed Apr 15, 2009 8:57 am |
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david1987
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What point we should follow? please tell me as I am looking for this kind of stuff.
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