We reviewed your resume Thread poster: Klaus Urban
| Klaus Urban Local time: 05:06 Member (2005) English to German + ...
I received an invitation to become my own CEO from Winning Edge Enterprises (www.winningedgeenterprises.com). There are 2 firms of this name but the URLs are different. Has anyone experience with this firm? Klaus | | | It's just spam... | Jun 25, 2006 |
... for a get-rich-quick scheme. Delete it, block the sender, wash your hands, and get back to work HH | | | I don't know them but it looks bogus | Jun 25, 2006 |
I am guessing they are going to ask you to invest $500, which will bring you back 1% every day. Then you reinvest the $500 along with the 1%, and within six months, you will have like, say, $60000. If it is this type of scheme, then it's not trustworthy. A friend of mine tried something similar, and for a while, the money was pouring in. For as long as he kept investing it, that is. But when he wanted to take the money and opt out - surprise, surprise! The company went bankrupt. Hmm... See more I am guessing they are going to ask you to invest $500, which will bring you back 1% every day. Then you reinvest the $500 along with the 1%, and within six months, you will have like, say, $60000. If it is this type of scheme, then it's not trustworthy. A friend of mine tried something similar, and for a while, the money was pouring in. For as long as he kept investing it, that is. But when he wanted to take the money and opt out - surprise, surprise! The company went bankrupt. Hmmm... Also, they invite you to be your own CEO. Doesn't it sound like a way unrealistic dream? And just what would you be the CEO of? Your living room? Sounds very, VERY fishy to me. Also, unless you expressly sent them your resume, I don't see why they would say they reviewed it - unless they are lying, which is a BAD sign. All the best!
[Edited at 2006-06-25 08:34] ▲ Collapse | | | RobinB United States Local time: 22:06 German to English
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Klaus Urban Local time: 05:06 Member (2005) English to German + ... TOPIC STARTER Thank you, Harry | Jun 25, 2006 |
HarryHedgehog wrote: ... for a get-rich-quick scheme. Delete it, block the sender, wash your hands, and get back to work HH That was my immediate reaction. Klaus | | | Klaus Urban Local time: 05:06 Member (2005) English to German + ... TOPIC STARTER Thank you, Viktoria | Jun 25, 2006 |
Viktoria Gimbe wrote: I am guessing they are going to ask you to invest $500, which will bring you back 1% every day. Then you reinvest the $500 along with the 1%, and within six months, you will have like, say, $60000. If it is this type of scheme, then it's not trustworthy. A friend of mine tried something similar, and for a while, the money was pouring in. For as long as he kept investing it, that is. But when he wanted to take the money and opt out - surprise, surprise! The company went bankrupt. Hmmm... Also, they invite you to be your own CEO. Doesn't it sound like a way unrealistic dream? And just what would you be the CEO of? Your living room? Sounds very, VERY fishy to me. Also, unless you expressly sent them your resume, I don't see why they would say they reviewed it - unless they are lying, which is a BAD sign. All the best!
[Edited at 2006-06-25 08:34] Having the possibility to check with colleagues in this Forumk is really great! | | | Klaus Urban Local time: 05:06 Member (2005) English to German + ... TOPIC STARTER Thank you, Robin | Jun 25, 2006 |
RobinB wrote: Klaus, I suggest you Google "pyramid scheme" and "Ponzi scheme" and have a look at the results. In particular, check out: http://www.dsa.org/aboutselling/consumer/index.cfm?fuseaction=pyramid which gives some useful warnings about Ponzi schemes, including those allegedly helping people to set up their own business. As always with these things, caveat emptor. Robin also for the links!! Klaus | | | Olaf (X) Local time: 05:06 English to German Technically, it's not a pyramid scheme, but very close | Jun 25, 2006 |
RobinB wrote: I suggest you Google "pyramid scheme" and "Ponzi scheme" and have a look at the results. Their business model reminded me a bit of MLM. The whole concept is explained on: http://www.winningedgeenterprises.com/thank_you.asp I pretty much doubt that anybody but the owners could make any money out of this and even their disclaimer says that you could make little or no money at all. This reminds me of PT Barnum: "There's a sucker born every minute...and two to take 'em." Olaf | |
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MariusV Lithuania Local time: 06:06 English to Lithuanian + ... yet a better story | Jun 26, 2006 |
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