If I only had a dollar for every obvious scam I've seen...
By megamatt
@megamatt (14290)
United States
December 16, 2010 2:58pm CST
And that people actually fell for it thinking that they can make that much money, I would have about as much money as the scams said that I would make. The Internet, a joyous place, full of gullible trusting people, don't you think? No one in their right mind is going to give you ten dollars for a thirty second ad on a PTC website. You know, its kind of hard to feel outraged by some of more outrageous scams that are completely out there with the promises they make, when people are falling for them and not using common sense. Now there are scams that are not quite as obvious and might actually go either way, it isn't as obvious. Still there are scams, maybe, could go either way and then there are SCAM, SCAM, SCAM, SCAMS! Its kind of like believing a politician. You really do have no one to blame but yourself if you fall for something this obvious. Then again the economy I think might have driven more than a few people a little um...past the point of sanity. Don't you agree?
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@magtibaygom (4856)
• Philippines
18 Dec 10
Hi, megamatt, your line "Its kind of like believing a politician" really made me laugh! Haha! 
Yes, I agree. The economy is down, and the scammers are soooo excited they can make money making people believe that what they offer will solve people's money problems when in the end, they will just run away and take those remaining pennies of broke people.
In searching for an income opportunity online, take extra care and caution my friends. Wish you more money! 
Yes, I agree. The economy is down, and the scammers are soooo excited they can make money making people believe that what they offer will solve people's money problems when in the end, they will just run away and take those remaining pennies of broke people.
In searching for an income opportunity online, take extra care and caution my friends. Wish you more money! 1 person likes this
@megamatt (14290)
• United States
18 Dec 10
Yep, I thought it was amusing. So did my father, who chuckled when he saw it. This is like a feeding frenzy for the scammers. And they're going to be the only one's who get the money, as people get more and more desperate. Thank you for your response. It is much appreciated and it contributed to the topic well. Have a nice day and thanks.
@hardworkinggurl (37062)
• United States
16 Dec 10
Oh gosh knock on wood to date I have not been scammed YET! It is a daily wonder though as so many continue to creep and try and sneak into peoples lives. Unfortunately need sometimes causes people to be gullible and not think a bit clearly.
With everything I have seen even a quarter would make me rich versus the number of daily developed scams created daily. I am one that tries really hard to reconsider several times as I would rather be without then fall way too quick.
Be safe...
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@megamatt (14290)
• United States
16 Dec 10
I think there were a couple of times when I was a bit more naive that I narrowly dodged the bullet. It is amazing how a little common sense, when mixed with a little research will save you from scams. Thank you for your response, it is much appreciated and it contributed to the topic well. Have a nice day and thanks.
@rosekiss (30413)
• Eugene, Oregon
20 Dec 10
You are so right. The scammers are out in droves, because their are plenty of people that need money, so they will fall for the so called fast payout sites, and they end up not making a dime. I will admit that I did start with a few of the obvious ones, but it sure didn't take me long to realize they were scams, and I just quit with them never ever to look back. If the scammers would stop scamming others and the economy were better, there wouldn't be as many problems making legit money online like there is now. I do need money too, but also, I don't want to get involved with scams either, as I have been scammed in the past by a few sites, and it didn't feel good either, and that is why I am only doing the free sites, so I don't lose my money. I do feel for those that do get involved wit the scammers in a way, as they are naive but also, if they weren't so naive, they would realize that they will just end up being scammed and not make anything. I am only doing the low paying sites, and it might not be much, but it does add up in the end. good luck to you and happy mylotting. 
@megamatt (14290)
• United States
21 Dec 10
Indeed, it is better to take small steps a lot of the time. At least there is a chance that you'll be seeing some of that money. And in the end, you'll not waste your time with big hopes. Thank you for your response. It is much appreciated and it contributed to the topic well. Have a nice day and thanks.
