I want to warn as many people as possible who may get sucked into a home based business opportunity called Typing4Dollars.com. For weeks I received emails from them after opening one sent to me by a friend trying to assist me in my efforts to find work I could do from home.
For $47 the site states that " 7 minutes after reading this, you could be earning $143.50 to as much as $924.73 a day doing easy data entry for companies who desperately need your help." I thought this sounded like something I could sink my teeth into. They even have examples of the work you would be doing. It was straightforward enough.
Yesterday, I took the plunge. I received two emails. The first thanking me for my order. The second, sending me information to get started. As I read the second email and started to follow the instructions; I soon realized I was the victim of the old switcheroo. The business you are directed to is how to start your own blog and make money doing it. Hello! Already have one. Not what I was looking for.
I have since made three phone calls to GMB Direct, 305 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 11214 (800)413-1628. The first two calls were pertaining to my belief that they simply had not sent the information I was looking for. It was not until the third phone call that I was asked if I wanted a refund because the blogging business is what the offer is now. The young lady I spoke with was not interested in answering my questions. Mainly, why the site advertises one thing then sends you another. That's crap!
I am waiting on a confirmation email regarding my refund. I was also informed that it would be 10 to 14 business days for me to receive my refund. Funny, it didn't take them that long to take it. My PSA for potential victims. Be careful. Write down everything. Save emails.
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so, cool - thanks for posting that. i found your site by googling "you could be earning $143.50 to as much as $924.73 a day ", and gratefully :) appreciate the warning. so, hey - how'd you name your website; irmabombeckwho? i used to lol irma bombeck and still love to recall her humor. so true!
-peace, barbara, sparrow & chai, my two sweet cats (i'm originally from NY (now santa cruz, ca) and i remember dancing to carlos santana and the grateful dead in the 70s.
Thank you too for posting the warning. I google everything that might cost me money so as to not get ripped off. This was one of only 3 results on goodle, so it must be a newer scam. Its so sad that these scum target those who are hurting for money the most and are so desperate to find something to do at home that they will take the chance of sending $50.00 in hope that they will be able to feed their kids in the long run. Shame on these theives and thanks for people like you who try and give those a heads up. best to you in az.
I'm glad I was able to help someone from falling into that trap. It always worth it when you can help someone else.
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