Three for Thursday 07.16.2020
Welcome to TrustDALE's Three For Thursday with Consumer Investigator Dale Cardwell.
Congratulations! Not sure if you've heard that enough in the past several months. You're getting up every day, taking care of the people you love, being nice to your neighbors and those you don't know. You're doing what most American's do, the next right thing. Thank you for being part of our TrustDALE community! If you need help with a consumer issue, don't hesitate to let us know, and if you want to brag on someone - don't hesitate to tell us about it!
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Todays Lesson on how to be a Savvy Consumer!
Today's seven-point lesson on: Evaluating a multi-level marketing opportunity
Fast - Do they want your money NOW? Demanding money upfront, especially before you've received a product is a big red flag.
Funds - Is the investment required relevant to the promised payoff? If not, it's likely too good to be true. Multi-level marketing schemes become scams when the money earned from signing up new "sellers" exceeds the value of the products being sold.
Found - A person who intends to rip you off will make certain he can't be found after he gets your money. Many multi-level marketing schemes are largely impersonal with the exception of knowing the one to three people who bought before you. Dig deep before you commit!
Define - Products, Offers and Prices. There can be value in community buying. Explore the opportunity deeply online and check out the organization on the BBB and FTC websites.
Ensure - Your deal with an Ethical negotiation, an Equitable contract and an Effective Guarantee. If you're going to become the seller of a product for which you have to make a deposit, make certain you have a written agreement that spells out your responsibilities and rewards. Absence of written agreements are red flags.
Authenticate - Your deal by requesting References, checking Reviews, and examining government and watchdog reports. This is usually the most important step when evaluating a multi-level marketing opportunity.
SCAMMERS BEWARE: SEASONED CONSUMER INVESTIGATOR DALE CARDWELL GIVES READERS A GAME PLAN TO AVOID RIP-OFFS