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FIB - Scams 101 - Ye Olde Archives
Posted By: WIlliam In Response To: Roanoke Valley Distribution and Development Scam (JOey)
Thursday, 19 May 2005, at 10:47 a.m.
> Roanoke Valley Distribution and Development (RVDD)
> Off Peters Creek Road, in Roanoke VA
> 540-366-2754
> This company runs ads in the Roanoke Times and possibly other papers
> claiming that it has a variety of positions available. It usually lists
> pay as "up to 14.75 per hour or "OPPORTUNITY TO EARNup to
> $1200.00+++ per weekCall 540-366-2754."
> The job involves selling vacuums and air purifiers. The air purifier is
> called the Defender and the vacuum is called the Majestic. These products
> are manufactured by Health-Mor. They normally lie and tell you that you
> are not involved in sales at all. Instead they label you as an
> "Indoor Air Quality Specialist." They usually don't mention the
> vacuum part of the job until the second day of Training.
> The air purifier and vacuum cost about $ 3000.00 .
> The first 3 days of training is unpaid.
> They tell you that you are provided with leads made through their
> marketing department. However, you must provide the first 10 qualified
> leads. This counts as part of your training and it is required before you
> are given leads from the marketing department. There are heavy
> restrictions on who you can demonstrate the product to during this period.
> They must be homeowners, etc. You are required to call the manager before
> you present and afterwards. This serves to validate the attempt.
> You are not paid for transportation costs.
> You are paid under a W-9. Essentially you are your own business. You are
> not intitled to certain benefits and protections. You will also have to
> pay your own taxes.
> Summary: The idea is to have people show the product to their friends and
> family in the hopes that a few family members will buy one, feeling sorry
> to see Jane selling vacuums.
Geez, I can't believe the price gouging on this one. I think we need to gage this with my hype meter?
Holy smokes their are red flags all over the place.
William
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