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Issue Number 108
In this issue:
Welcome
Featured Article: Hate To Burst Your Bubble: Identifying 6 Common Internet Scams
Subscriber Comments
Featured Article: A Wolf In Sheeps Clothing - Identifying Scams That Look Like Legitimate Businesses
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Welcome to all, old and new! :~)
First of all, an apology for you 'old timer' NJAE subscribers, yep, I've replublished a couple of my older articles in this issue. But there are a whole lot of new NJAE subscribers that will definitely be glad that I did. The articles may have been used before, but I'm sure you'll agree that the information is as valid today as it was 2, 3 or even 4 years ago ;) and besides, they can also serve as a 'refresher' for those of you who have read them before :D
Gosh, time has seriously flown by whilst I've been busy with everything 'new' that I've been doing online lately. Heck, I even forgot that NJAE had a birthday on 18th December. Yep, we've been publishing for a whole 4 years now! The first issue ever was published on 18th December 2002 and boy how we've changed since then!
Speaking of changes, I feel I've kinda started changing direction a little in the IM scene. Ok, I'm not totally changing direction, but I have been really pre-occupied with my new site latey TrafficGamers.com
I've been using Digg.com (a social bookmarking site) to plug the games site a little and it's getting between 300-500 unique visitors per 24 hours already, so if you haven't used social bookmarking sites to help promote your own websites yet then now is the time to start looking into it ;)
The plan is to have as many flash games as I can possibly find for people to play for free, so far there are over 3000 games on the site!. I'm already making a little cash with the google ads onsite, and there are multiple advertising options available for visitors and registered users.
I've already had a chatscript installed for the use of registered members, and although I'm not fully sure of all the editing etc I need to do with it, I'm getting there.
Rich, my programmer has gone totally AWOL, last I heard, he was ok, but nothing since and that's a LONG time ago now. Busy as anything teaching myself all kinds of HTML coding and editing. Thank god he spoonfed me lots before he disappeared!
I've been really slow on publishing the ezine too lately, and am feeling a tad guilty about that, but at least I'm getting in one final issue before the New Year ;)
I ran a Warrior Special offer over on the Warrior Forum with some unrestricted PLR rights to a few of my ebooks/reports which turned out quite good. It only cost $20 to list it and the listing stays up for 3 weeks, so it's not a bad way to advertise.
I recently found that although the special offer has to be for warriors and not available to everybody, I am allowed to make the same offer to my subscribers, so if you want unrestricted plr rights to a few of my products for $17, then check it out on the Warrior Forum.
There's a beer mug icon you can use to pay me the $17 immediately and I'll send you the download link asap. Best be quick if you want it though, as my listing time is running out as it started on 6th December.
If you're not a member of the Warrior Forum yet, I highly recommend that you check it out, become a member and join in on the stuff going on in the main discussion area. You're sure to learn a LOT. Even after all this time, I still find myself learning something new every time I visit there ;)
I've also spent the last couple of weeks unsubscribing to all the various 'lists' I was on. I kept a few, such as Willie Crawford, Eric Louviere and John Delavera, but most of the others lost me due to them being way too hypey. I used to subscribe for the sake of following what was going on, what the latest trends were etc, but they all just went beyond a joke with their constant promoting of crap products.
And yes, a lot of the products WERE crap, I had the 'privelige' of seeing a few of them before launch, and decided there and then I wouldn't be promoting them.
Well, that's my quick update, if you have the chance, go check out Traffic Gamers, play a few games and let me know what you think.
Enjoy!
May you be happy and prosperous in everything you do!
Until Next Time...
Anna-Marie Stewart
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Hate To Burst Your Bubble: Identifying 6 Common Internet Scams
Copyright By Anna-Marie Stewart
If you've been online for more than a week, you've probably already seen them. Ads that promise great wealth, in little or no time, for little or no work on your behalf. They then go on to tell you how simple and easy it is to work from home, being your own boss and setting your own hours.
Sounds great, doesn't it? But is it actually true? Ok, so you get to decide your work hours, but let me tell you, there's a LOT of hours involved here, and a LOT of hard work, and even then, you may not succeed in making enough money to quit your day job (IF any at all...)
There are tons of business opportunities out there to get involved with.
Here`s a list of some of them, with their 'TRUE' colours. I'm NOT saying every individual opportunity IS a scam, but a lot of them are, and you need to do your homework before you embark on the journey as an 'internet marketer'.
MLM, Pyramid Schemes etc:
Promise: You make money from sales, be it services or products. You recruit other sales people, and earn from their sales.
Fact: Most of the time, you'll find that the people you`re trying to sell to are other distributors, and you're all trying to sell to each other, which ultimately means no sales.
Holidays and Travels:
Promise: You get dirt-cheap or even free tickets, with tons of extras.
Fact: You could end up with no trip, or with a trip of a much lesser quality of services and accommodation than promised. Sometimes there are hidden charges and costs that you don't find out about until you've paid.
Credit Cards:
Promise: Give us your credit card number, we need it to verify that you are over 18, then we can give you X, Y, and Z for free.
Fact: There are a lot of these that will run up charges on your credit cards
Health Care:
Promise: Our products can cure serious, or even fatal, health problems.
Fact: A lot of people will believe this one, without checking it out thoroughly. This can result in people not getting the neccessary treatment they really need for their illness.
Investments:
Promise: Make a huge return on your investments with us, and make it FAST!
Fact: A big profit always carries a big risk, which mostly means you stand to lose your investment.
Chain Letters:
Promise: Pass this on and you'll earn a truckload of money.
Fact: Chain letters inolving money and/or valuables are illegal! Even the ones that tell you they're legal and endorsed by the government. By starting, or passing these on, you are, in effect, breaking the law.
While a lot of programs truly ARE legitimate, there's thousands more that aren't. There are certain questions you need to ask the promoteur of any program/opportunity/offer before you make your decisions.
1. What is the FULL outlay expected of me for membership fees, equipment and supplies?
2. What will I get for my money?
3. What exactly do I have to do (step by step)?
4. Will I be paid a regular wage, or will my pay be based on commission?
5. Who will be paying me?
Take your time. People promoting scams will likely use high-pressure sales tactics to get you to buy in to them. If the business opportunity is legitimate, it'll still be around when you're ready to decide.
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Subscriber Comments, Keep Em Coming :)
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Hi Anna,
My IM blog is fairly new, thus light on content... but I
went ahead and added yours to my blogroll.
I've been a fan of your newsletter, and will be visiting
your blog more often.
Warmly,
Kevin
www.accidentalmarketer.com/blog
Thanks for the link and comments Kevin, much appreciated :)
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A Wolf In Sheeps Clothing - Identifying Scams That Look Like Legitimate Businesses
Copyright By Anna-Marie Stewart
As I've mentioned in previous articles, there are a whole lot of various business opportunities for you, as a marketer, to get involved with. Before you do though, you need to be aware of the fact that there are also thousands of scams out there, posing as legitimate businesses. While a lot of these types of programs are totally on the up-and-up, some unscrupulous people will almost re-create the different types of program and scam you for all you've got.
No matter which road you decide to take in your pursuit of becoming an online marketer, always do your due dilligence and check up on whatever program you are thinking of becoming part of.
Here's a list of some legitimate type programs that can actually be easily re-created by fraudsters:
- Web Cramming -
Promise: You get a free custom-designed website for a 30-day trial period, with no obligation to continue.
Fact: Sometimes, people have been charged on their telephone bills or received a separate invoice, even if they never agreed to continue using the service after the trial period.
Be Aware: Check your phone bills and challenge any charges you don't recognize.
- Internet Access Services -
Promise: "You'll get Free money, all you have to do is cash this check"
Fact: You are at risk of being "trapped" into long-term contracts for Internet access or another web service. There's usually huge penalty fees if you cancel, or terminate the service before the "agreed" period is up.
Be Aware: If you receive a check, read both sides and look inside the envelope for any hidden conditions that you're "agreeing" to if you cash the check. Also read your phone bill carefully for any unexpected or unauthorized charges that may be there.
- Business Opportunities -
Promise: "You can kiss your 9-5 job goodbye, be your own boss and rake in the cash."
Fact: There's a lot of hype out there. Unfortunately, people believe all the wild promises about potential earnings, and end up investing big bucks into a program/opportunity that turns out to be a total flop.
Be Aware: Always look for evidence to back up the earnings claims. Talk to others who`ve started businesses through the same company. Get all the promises, claims and conditions in writing.
- Investments -
Promise: Just make one investment in a day trading system or service and you'll get huge returns.
Fact: Any promised profits come with a risk. The bigger the profits, the bigger the risks.
Be Aware: Talk to other people who invested through the program to find out what level of risk you're assuming. Do a check on the promoter through state and federal securities and commodities regulators.
- Internet Auctions -
Promise: You can shop for a huge selection of products at great deals, from the comfort of your own home.
Fact: A lot of people have received an item that is less valuable than promised, or at the very worst, nothing at all. Of course this is AFTER they've parted with their cash.
Be Aware: When you're bidding through an Internet auction, especially if it's for a large quantity, or a valuable item, check out the seller first. Also, insist on paying with a credit card or using an escrow service. An "escrow service" will act as a "paid middle-man". They will hold your cash until you get the merchandise, then they will pay the vendor, for a fee.
As you can see, there are lots of ways to get scammed, so always make sure you ask a lot of questions, do background checks and scrutinize ALL contracts and papers before you sign anything at all.
Remember, it may be easy just to sign up and wait for good things to happen, but it's just as easy, if not easier, to lose your shirt.
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how REAL PEOPLE are making REAL MONEY Right
Now by grabbing your copy of Real Life Marketer
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This article is available for reprint in your opt-in ezine,
web site or ebook. You MUST agree not to make any changes
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(c) Anna-Marie Stewart All Rights Reserved
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