The Internet is a great tool. It’s virtually free to use and easy to connect with people from all walks of life from all over the world. For that very reason, it’s also a dangerous tool in the hands of unscrupulous “businessmen” such as Internet marketing scam artists. They run amok on the Internet. It’s where they live, where they breathe, and unfortunately, seem to breed.
There’s no shortage of internet marketing scam artists for the far too many unsuspecting victims who fall prey to their promises…and for one main reason: these guys (and gals) are good! Internet marketing scam artists have perfected the craft of the scam. When I was growing up, it was ‘leave your wallet at home’ because the scam artists would figure a way to get into your breast pocket – and you wouldn’t know it until you stopped at the corner store to pay for that soda (or ‘pop’ in the Western PA vernacular).
I have to admit to recently becoming a member of this all-too-expanding internet marketing scam victims club, but not in the way that one would think. I was actually a part of the scam – without knowing it! To add insult to injury, I didn’t even profit from it (not that I would have wanted to). My point is that these folks know which buttons to push.
Fortunately it didn’t cost me my shirt (like it did many of the other victims). But it did cost me time (which I’ll never get back), faith in people (to a degree), and ALMOST my self-esteem. Almost.
Internet marketing scam artists are everywhere: in our in-box, our mailbox, even on our cell phones. They follow us, befriend us and Digg us to no end. They’re like that great myth who ‘knows when you’ve been sleeping and when you’re awake.’ In short, internet marketing scam artists are as false as the jolly old man in the big red suit, but with one big difference: they’re very real!
To set the matter straight, I have the highest regard for those who conduct themselves honorably in their online ventures (and there are many). They struggle like the rest of us, simply trying to make ends meet. I’m not talking about those internet marketers. I’m talking about the internet marketing scam artists who intentionally set out to mislead, rob, pillage, plunder and destroy one’s hopes dreams, aspirations and goals – not to mention: taking YOUR money to the bank!
…Yeah, THOSE internet marketing scam artists.
Having worked behind the scenes (to a degree), I’ve developed a list of things to watch out for; lines that scream, “Run! Now!” Be sure to watch for those on my next posting. Until then, keep pushing forward – and don’t take any wooden nickels.
Posted by jblairbrown 
