I'm going to share with you how to filter the REAL offers from all the scams out there, with my Scam Detector Check List!
It'll help you discover if it's for real... before you waste your money.
Scam Alert #1: The company can't prove that they have a successful track record
Because you've probably never heard of the company before - if they can't offer proof they've got a successful track record - then how can you trust them to help YOU make money?
Be skeptical. Ask questions. If they say they're a successful company, ask for proof!
Scam Alert #2: You can't talk to a company representative in person
Before you make a an investment in their product, talk to them in person. Ask them hard questions.
Good companies make it easy for you to reach them in person.
Scam Alert #3: Thousands are selling the EXACT same thing
Do a search on the name of the product in Google and go through the results. How many people are selling the exact same product? Say hello to your competition!
(And how many of them are using the exact same website the company is trying to get YOU to buy?)
You're going to find it very difficult to make any money if a lot of people are selling that product - and you can't see any way to create a selling proposition that makes your offer stand out from the crowd.
Scam Alert #4: They can't show you real testimonials from recent customers
If you are making a significant investment in a business opportunity, the company you are purchasing from should be willing to put you in contact with other successful customers. We get this request all of the time, and have numerous successful customers who are happy to give us a personal reference at a moment's notice.
(If you'd like to take a look at testimonials from our customers, please visit: www.marketingtips.com/testimonials.html .)
If the testimonial has a URL, go to that person's website and check it out. Does it look like the website of someone who's making good money? Look for the contact info on the site and then email that person to ask him or her directly about the product you're thinking about buying.
If the person says yes, it really is a good deal, and is still experiencing good results with that product, then chances are it's the real deal.
Scam Alert #5: The company is charging YOU money to sell THEIR products
Ask yourself this: If a company is making a product that millions of people are going to want to buy, why wouldn't they simply sell it themselves... instead of making other people pay for the opportunity to sell it for them?
The truth is, companies like this know their affiliates aren't going to generate any sales. That's why they need to get your money up front!
Take it from someone who has been running a highly successful affiliate program for years. If someone wants to become an IMC affiliate and sell my products for me, I'd never make them pay. Why should they? They're doing me a favor!
Scam Alert #6: They make outrageous income claims, without backing them up with proof
If a company says their product will have you earning tens of thousands of dollars within a matter of weeks, be very skeptical. There is no magic bullet that can promise huge income in 30 days or less.
So whenever you see outrageous income claims, ask yourself - where's the proof? If someone claims to have made incredible money from using this system, track them down via their URL and ask them if it's really true.
And be sure to listen to your "inner radar" to determine whether the person is genuine or not.
Do your research and ask lots of questions. If you follow these guidelines, chances are you will make the right decisions and pursue the right opportunities.
There is no magic pill. If you want to start a real business on the Internet you need to be prepared to put in the time and effort to build it.
My team and I can give you all of the strategies you need to make that happen. And we can break them down into easy-to-follow instructions. But the rest is up to you!
About the Author:
Derek Gehl, CEO of The Internet Marketing Center, helps people create income online. You'll find more Internet marketing strategies on Derek's blog.
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