Thursday, December 1, 2011

"Amazon Affiliate" Scams

There is an evil lurking in our midst!  I received a call two weeks ago by a gentleman named Matt Rider. He was pretty excited to hear from me, stating that I had been chosen out of millions on amazon to work closely with a "Professional Mentor" at amazon.  This guy or should I say phantom of the opera stated that he had this 6 minute long presentation that would explain All about how I could make money online with products that I would never have to see nor handle.  Sounds great right? The presentation said that I would not get-rich- quick but I could see a nice piece of commission bi-weekly.  I spoke with Matt after the presentation was over and he insisted that I take advantage of the "Great Opportunity" that was present.  Only $195 he said to get started and I would never have to pay for the services again!  The money that would be "Invested" would take care of website development and pay for the "mentor".  I was skeptical as I should being that like millions out of work and holding on to every bit of change that I had; i told the gentleman to let me think about it and to call me back in two weeks.  He obliged me to take down his number and give him a call if I had any questions.  I took his information down and went on about my life... On yesterday I was relaxing talking on the phone with my fiancee and this guy calls Again! ( I thought I told him to call me on the First of December I thought) I talked with him, in an inquisitive way; explaining that many of us Americans don't have money to invest in some scheme where you just spend $200 on a person whom you never have saw and know nothing about.  I mean don't get me wrong It sounded nice.  Extra $1000 a month or better! the call ended with me wanting to rethink some things.  Now today December 1st 2011, This guy calls again, I'm really becoming very aggravated! I talked with Matt and stated that I had done some research on scams at BBB and www.snopes.com.  Matt asked me what had I found out, and stated that "His"company was not into scams! The conversation escalated with him stating that he was not going to "Waste" his time.  Bothered by his rebuttals I let him know I did not like his tone with me.  Cutting me off he states this " I don't like you"!  Appalled I quickly hung the phone up and began contacting the BBB they made it very hard to report any strange activity with a business and said there wasn't anything they could do.  My results I got from the internet and www.snopes.com I was able to contact the FTC and made a report... People Please Please i urge you be careful with At Home Business ventures! I am  Home Business Owner and Operator I Encourage you to Be Aware of the Phantom of the Opera!