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Mary...

Posted By: Rick K.
Friday, 11 February 2005, at 2:21 a.m.

In Response To: NATIONAL CAPITAL FUNDING GROUP (Mary)

I read your post, and got to wondering, "They must have had a killer sales letter ad" to get a seasoned person to fall for an offline pitch.

So I went looking online for the sales copy. What I found instead is their
website National Capital Funding Group LLC
Their sales letter was poorly written. Can you figure this out?
"This company is engaged in the process of cash flow specialist company."
Huh???

Their website proudly states: "This company has an Excellent Rating with the Fair Business Association of America.

This company is engaged in the process of cash flow specialist company. They provide funding to both business and individuals as well .

As of this date, no complaints have been filed against this company with the FBAA.

Clients or Customers have the security and assurance afforded them by the FBAA if they engage in business with this company"

OK. I got to wondering, who is the FBAA? Among other things, they are a paid membership site that says: "We will profile your company on our website and if you have testimonials we will verify and post them. This way no one can question their legitimacy."

Hmmmm. Paid membership + testimonials? Sounds like a scammer's dream. The FBAA LOOKS impressive, huh?
Also, "We will help with all aspects of customer care for your company. We will help sales as well as eliminate any negative aspects. We also have a toll free number for your clients to call and talk to live operators not pre-recorded machines."

So they field phone calls for questionable companies, giving them a paid referral. Peachy.

The National Capital Funding Group also proudly boasts of their affiliation and membership in the American Cash Flow Association (ACFA). The AFCA's website looks very scammy. I really couldn't figure out exactly what they do or offer, other than a chance to buy a website and become a member.

The point is, impressive initials (FBAA) (ACFA) and their associated names look legitimate. But I got the old creepy-crawly feeling that said "RUN!"

PS, You can "report" the National Capitol group to their paid mouthpieces, the FBAA. But somehow I think it would be a waste of time.

Good thing you put a stop on your money.

Later,
Rick K.

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