by tinksmagic

Created on: June 19, 2009   Last Updated: January 27, 2011

Secrets, Guru, Overnight Millionaires - Are They for Real?

It's no secret that the Internet has quickly become one of the easiest ways to make money despite our present economy. Anyone can get in on this game. Earn while you (fill in the blank), but don't be disillusioned. Don't fall victim to the tricks scammers use that want you think you can earn hundreds immediately - if only you buy now!

Rip-off artists will attempt to entice you by offering you a deep discount if you respond immediately. A few common tricks are:

- Offering their "must have" program at the discounted rate of $47 instead of $50.

- Keeping you on their page to talk to their operators who are standing by.

- Giving away free materials that can be redistributed if you buy into their program.

Marketers will say anything to get you excited about their products (eBook, website, report, download, down line, etc.). They generate hype to make you think that only they have the golden key to online success, the magic formula, or the best kept secrets.

They use phrases like "I made $1,000 overnight with no work at all, just by putting up 1 page! And you can too, but only if you act now and buy my all-inclusive, one of a kind, best program ever! It works for me and it can work for you too, just read what these satisfied customers have to say!"

They use words like Wealth, Success, and Financial Freedom. They want you to think that yes, even you can live in a mansion and drive sports cars within 30 days of buying their program because "look!" they have been doing it for years. What they may not mention is their rusting 2 door 1978 Ford pickup truck parked in their carport of their mobile home. Would you still buy their product if you knew? They are playing on your emotions of wanting more out of life and to have all the luxuries money earned online can buy.

Anyone can claim to be a Guru, Master, or Expert. By claiming they know the secrets you do not; they expect you to pay for their trade advice, hints, and tips by offering to make it "affordable" or "available at a discount for a limited time only". One good way to determine if a marketer is legitimate is to view, if offered, a bonus "free site", which you will notice looks exactly the same as the other so-called experts'. These are called Cookie Cutter sites and they create hundreds of them, change the name, color scheme, and font, and then rebroadcast them across the Internet. If they don't have the time to manage 1000 sites, how are they going to

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