2017-07-30

2. Get-Rich-Quick schemes

Get-rich-quick scams work by asserting to offer some kind of software, system, method or trick/exploit that when in your possession allows you to make lots of money effortlessly and quickly.


These scams often assert that the victim needs to spend several minutes setting up their system and once done are able to “watch the money roll in”. Of course these systems do not exist.


Instead sites like this sell marketing information and follow that up by pressuring the victim into handing over more money for more Internet marketing information. Such information may vary in how well it has been set up but get-rich-quick scams work by initially duping the victim into thinking they can get rich for little effort when this is not true.


Always avoid sites that promise great riches for little effort. These sites prey on readers that are experiencing financial difficulties or are unhappy with their occupation. They often employ fake “news articles” or fake testimonial sites that appear to review the “opportunity” but in reality are trying recruit new members.