Posted by admin on Dec 9, 2008 in Internet business | 0 comments
Why Do People Get Scammed Online?
Because They Ask For It!
“Tales from the emails” This segment is simply a cut and paste from my everyday conversations with prospective members, applicants, and active members. I post these “tales from the emails” to give you (the reader) a raw look inside the industry in the hopes that I can leverage my answers to anyone who may be facing the same questions or issues. *********
Hi Jerry,
We just got off the phone. Like I said on the phone, if it's really THAT possible to make all this money, you can fund me upfront and after I make the money I'll pay you back. I'm sure that would be just a great guarantee that you business works. I'm a terrific sales person and I'm ready to make a bazillion dollars! However a personal situation has left me with very little for extra expenses, so I couldn't even pay for the application.
When we spoke it was such a quick call and you had to go so I didn't get to ask, but if there's a way to prove your way without spending any money, if so I'll do it. But if that can't be done, no use sending me a thing. I can't do it, I've been scammed so many times before and I just won't trust it.
Yours Truly,
Lori XXX,
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Okay, I file Lori with the people who are always getting scammed, always being taken or falling victim to other people, further more it really sounds like she is looking for easy riches, doesn't it?
I feel like these people always attract what they fear, or more likely what they expect to find and in this case she even seems to be asking for it!
I find it interesting because I have never been scammed, nor do I expect to be. I just don't think about it, and for the life of me I can't figure out what these people are doing to end up this way so often?
Seriously is there some different Internet that I haven't seen that is all scams all the time because I never see them or at least I don’t look at them.
Yes, I've made some bad business decisions and lost money, but I never considered myself scammed because I always personally accept accountability for my actions, decisions, and results.
I celebrate successes and take failures as lessons.
I've never been disappointed in a Sponsor. (I've had a few)
I've never felt ripped off after a book. (I've read a lot)
I've never regretted attending an event. (I've been to many)
Why?
Because I don't expect to be saved by one person, one opportunity, or a book and I understand that each one brings me closer to my goals and I need each one of them.
News Flash! This blog won't save you either, but it should give you at least one idea that if you act upon consistently will bring you closer to your personal goals…
Think about it; you don't learn how to snowboard without taking a few bumps on the head right? When I think about it; everything good in my life it came at a cost.
*** Hi Lori,
Lori, it just doesn't sound like you’re ready to go the mile. I'm sorry our conversation was short but I really thought my purpose was to stop you from moving forward.
This is a real business that requires money to run and there are fees to get started, much like a franchise agreement but more accessible. If you do not see the value in using our marketing systems or our training and mentoring program, then there is nothing I can or want to say to change your mind. It is a privilege not a burden to work with our team.
My honest opinion is that the problem lies in your current outlook, which is going to handicap you mentally to a point so severe that you will never get the results you are looking for unless you change it.
My advice to you is to start being grateful to those who are willing to share lessons and expect value because after all we get what we expect.
Good Luck,
Jerry
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Side Note: If I knew Lori would come in 6 hours every day and take action and work this business like a business I’d certainly fund her, but I don’t and the simple truth is the business has been tested by thousands of entrepreneurs and there is simply no question that it works, the one who needs to prove themselves is Lori… So if I put out the money to properly set her up and she does absolutely nothing then who’s scamming who?
