| ♦ REFRESH to rotate MAAMAW'S CLICKY NOTES thru this space..... Timely Tips, Best of the Boards & More ♦ |
Be sure to visit the Current Message Board when you're finished here. We're very friendly, so don't be shy... just jump right in and post your question. Scams outnumber legitimate biz ops about a bzillion to one, so it's well worth your time. |
| | View Thread | Return to Index | Read Prev Msg | Read Next Msg | |
|---|
FIB - Scams 101 - Ye Olde Archives
Posted By: Candice Aessi
Saturday, 30 July 2005, at 3:07 a.m.
Hiya... this is MaaMaw, your hostess.
This message, and two others, caused a huge uproar on the board because they all came through the same IP number, which indicated to me and the other moderators that they were all from the same person (which is a HUGE no-no and one of the best reasons I know to head for the nearest exit).
However, as detailed in this message, I now believe it is *POSSIBLE* they came from three different people. (If you get "no message," assume it has rolled into Ye Olde Archives and use this link instead.)
You also need to read the message from "Tim," another "parent volunteer," which is here (or in the archives)...
PLEASE take the time to follow these links! This really is *very* important stuff if you're considering investing your hard-earned cash.
In any case, whether I'm right or whether I'm wrong...
THIS IS NOT AN ENDORSEMENT OF LINDA CHRISTAS!!
I don't know diddly about her or her classes, but the little bit that I have seen brings up some huge red flags that I believe should be investigated further.
Here's a hint when searching for dirt on *ANY* opportunity:
Type the name of the opportunity into the search engine, followed by the word AND followed by this: (scam OR warning OR fraud OR beware OR investigation OR investigated OR FTC). You'll get much more relevant results than if you just search for the opportunity by itself.
Carry on.
I am a parent of two children, both of whom are attending Linda Christas classes.
I can't speak for anyone else, but my kids are finally doing great work and looking forward to school every day.
I don't see anyone on this site who has a child or direct experience with Linda Christas. (I apologize if I'm wrong. But, what I am seeing are people here who are living a bit scared. That usually results in shooting at anything that moves.)
As a parent, I want to KNOW that my kids' teachers and counselors are qualified.
Linda Christas evidently has all its teachers, counselors and others earn standard credentials. All public schools do that as well.
Why would anyone think that a teaching credential or an administrative Tier II credential is something that is a sign of dishonesty. Just the opposite is true.(These credentials are required by the public schools and many of the best private schools. Did anyone check on this before writing on this site? What makes anyone put their name to an opinion on this site without checking anything?)
There are literally tens of thousands of public school teachers and administrators who have studied for these certificates. I feel much better knowing that Linda Christas cares enough to make sure that my kids are being treated professionally.
I would think everyone would be consoled that Linda Christas and many of the most elite public and private schools require certifications.
The only difference is that if a person takes a credential at a university, for example, Linda Christas reimburses her. What's wrong with that?
Candice
| | View Thread | Return to Index | Read Prev Msg | Read Next Msg | |
|---|
FIB - Scams 101 - Ye Olde Archives is maintained with WebBBS 3.11.
|
| PLEASE READ THIS LEGAL NOTICE CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU FILE A LAWSUIT OR EVEN WASTE TIME THINKING ABOUT IT. It has been done before, but never successfully. In fact, the last dodobird who tried it ended up being ordered to pay more than $77,000 in attorney fees ($65,000+ to my attorneys and $12,000+ to my co-defendant's legal advisor).
If your attorney is worth his salt, he's going to tell you that the expense of filing a lawsuit you can't win is a whole lot worse than any "damages" resulting from messages posted on this insignificant little chunk of cyberspace. NEWS FLASH: I didn't just climb down off that ol' turnip truck yesterday. I'm well aware that expressing a negative opinion, relating one's personal experience, and restating provable facts are all legal in this country and do not constitute libel, slander, or defamation -- so you don't want to play games with me, and you sure don't want to start something you aren't prepared to finish. I don't take threats lightly, and I don't accept bribes (or did you call it a "mutually-beneficial arrangement"?). I'll turn you in faster than you can yell, "ARREST ME, I'M SCUM!!" Do yourself a favor and turn your legal team loose in greener pastures. Although we may, from time to time, monitor or review discussions, postings and the like on the Friends In Business (Scams 101) Message Board, we are under no obligation to do so. We are not responsible or liable for any claim arising from the content of any such discussions or postings or for any error, defamation, libel, slander, omission, falsehood, obscenity, pornography, profanity, danger, or inaccuracy contained in any information contained within such locations on the Site. You are prohibited from posting or transmitting any unlawful, threatening, libelous, defamatory, obscene, scandalous, inflammatory, pornographic, or profane materials or any material that could constitute or encourage conduct that would be considered a criminal offense, give rise to civil liability, or otherwise violate any law. You are likewise prohibited from posting any false claims against any company or individual. We will fully cooperate with any law enforcement authorities or court order requesting or directing us to disclose the identity of anyone posting any such information or materials. By posting messages and/or content on the Friends In Business (Scams 101) Message Board, you give permission for Lesley Fountain/Friends In Business/Shoestring Success Publications to display, distribute and use the posting and content for publication, advertising, promotion, excerption or example. You grant Lesley Fountain/Friends In Business/Shoestring Success Publications complete, perpetual, but non-exclusive rights to use, archive, reproduce, adapt, modify, distribute, sub-license, repurpose, rework, compile, or offer for sale or resale the messages, postings or content appearing on this site in whole or in part, throughout the world and universe, on a royalty-free basis without remuneration. If you cannot accept or agree with the terms of service for this website and discussion board, you are advised not to post on this board. In closing, I would like to remind you once again that it is still legal, in this great country of ours, to express a PERSONAL OPINION, as long as it is presented as opinion and not as fact. And finally, all you scammers out there will do well to remember that TRUTH IS AN ABSOLUTE DEFENSE against charges of libel, defamation, and slander... so if you're operating just a hop, skip, and jump ahead of the law, you might want to think twice before doing anything stupid... (AND SHAME ON YOU!!). |