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There comes a time when we are all sucked into a scam of some sort. Unfortunately we are occasionally conned by the (apparently) valid arguments. Our interest allows us to click away to learn of the amazing money makeing “schems” . Many ARE valid but sadly most are not. THey are simply ther to cream info about our finances or identity from our computers for illegal use.
Be Prepared (Lord Baden Powell, Souting movement)
Be Alert, But Not Alarmed (Australian Government)
Source: BBB (Better Business Bureau)
Better Business Bureau investigates thousands of scams every year, from the latest gimmicks to schemes as old as the hills. Our new Scam Source (www.bbb.org/scam) is a comprehensive resource on scam investigations from BBBs around the country, with tips from BBB, law enforcement and others. You can sign up to receive our Scam Alerts by email, and you can also be a scam detective yourself by reporting scams you’ve discovered.
We’ve divided scams up into nine major categories and picked the top scam in each, plus our Scam of the Year.
Top Job Scam
BBB sees lots of secret shopper schemes, work-from-home scams, and other phony job offers, but the worst job-related scam can dash your hopes and steal your identity. Emails, websites and online applications all look very professional, and the candidate is even interviewed for the job (usually over the phone) and then receives an offer. In order to start the job, however, the candidate has to fill out a “credit report” or provide bank information for direct deposit of their “paychecks.” The online forms are nothing more than a way to capture sensitive personal data – Social Security number, bank accounts, etc. – that can easily be used for identity theft. And, of course, there is no job, either.
Top Sweepstakes and Lottery Scam
Sweepstakes and lottery scams come in all shapes and sizes, but the bottom line is almost always this: You’ve won a whole lot of money, and in order to claim it you have to send us a smaller amount of money. Oh, and keep this confidential until we’re ready to announce your big winnings. This year’s top sweepstakes scam was undoubtedly the email claiming to be from Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg announcing that the recipient was the winner of $1 million from the popular social networking site. These kinds of scams often use celebrities or other famous names to make their offer seem more genuine. If you aren’t sure, don’t click on the link but instead go directly to the homepage of the company mentioned. If they are really giving away $1 million, there will be some kind of announcement on their website. But don’t waste too much time looking.
Top Social Media/Online Dating Scam
On the Internet, it’s easy to pretend to be someone you are not. Are you really friends with all of your “Friends” on Facebook? Do you have a lot of personal information on a dating site? With so much information about us online, a scammer can sound like they know you. There are tons of ways to use social media for scams, but one this year really stands out because it appeals to our natural curiosity…and it sounds like it’s coming from a friend. Viral videos claiming to show everything from grisly footage of Osama bin Laden’s death to the latest celebrity hijinks have shown up on social media sites, often looking as if they have been shared by a friend. When you click on the link, you are prompted to “upgrade your Flash player,” but the file you end up downloading contains a worm that logs into your social media account, sends similar messages to your friends, and searches for your personal data. The next time you see a sensational headline for the latest viral video, resist the urge to peek.
Top Home Improvement Scam
Always near the top of BBB complaint data are home improvement contractors who often leave your home worse than they found it. They usually knock on your door with a story or a deal – the roofer who can spot some missing shingles on your roof, the paver with some leftover asphalt who can give you a great deal on driveway resealing. Itinerant contractors move around, keeping a step ahead of the law…and angry consumers. The worst are those who move in after a natural disaster, taking advantage of desperate homeowners who need immediate help and may not be as suspicious as they would be under normal circumstances. A large percentage of BBB’s Accredited Businesses are home contractors who want to make sure you know they are legitimate, trustworthy and dependable. Find one at www.bbb.org/search.
Top Check Cashing Scam
Two legitimate companies – Craig’s List and Western Union – are used for an inordinate amount of scamming these days, and especially check cashing scams. Here’s how it works: Someone contacts you via a Craig’s List posting, maybe for a legitimate reason like buying your old couch or perhaps through a scam like hiring you as a secret shopper. Either way, they send you a check for more than the amount they owe you, and they ask you to deposit it into your bank account and then send them the difference via Western Union. A deposited check takes a couple of days to clear, whereas wired money is gone instantly. When the original check bounces, you are out whatever money you wired…and you’re still stuck with the old couch.
Top Phishing Scam
“Phishing” is when you receive a suspicious phone call asking for personal information or an email that puts a virus on your computer to hunt for your data. It’s almost impossible to avoid them if you have a telephone or an email account. But the most pernicious phishing scam this year disguised itself as official communication from NACHA – the National Automated Clearing House Association – which facilitates the secure transfer of billions of electronic transactions every year. The email claims one of your transactions did not go through, and it hopes you react quickly and click on the link before thinking it through. It may take you to a fake banking site “verify” you account information, or it may download malware to infiltrate your computer.
Top Identity Theft Scam
There are a million ways to steal someone’s identity. This one has gotten so prevalent that many hotels are posting warnings in their lobby. Here’s how it works: You get a call in your hotel room in the middle of the night. It’s the front desk clerk, very apologetic, saying their computer has crashed and they need to get your credit card number again, or they must have gotten the number wrong because the transaction won’t go through, and could you please read the number back so they can fix the problem? Scammers are counting on you being too sleepy to catch on that the call isn’t from the hotel at all, but from someone outside who knows the direct-dial numbers for the guest rooms. By the time morning rolls around and you are clear-headed, your credit card has been on a major shopping spree.
Top Financial Scam
In challenging economic times, many people are looking for help getting out of debt or hanging on to their home, and almost as many scammers appear to take advantage of desperate situations. Because the federal government announced or expanded several mortgage relief programs this year, all kinds of sound-alike websites have popped up to try to fool consumers into parting with their money. Some sound like a government agency, or even part of BBB or other nonprofit consumer organization. Most ask for an upfront fee to help you deal with your mortgage company or the government (services you could easily do yourself for free), and almost all leave you in more debt than when you started.
Top Sales Scam
Sales scams are as old as humanity, but the Internet has introduced a whole new way to rip people off. Penny auctions are very popular because it seems like you can get something useful – cameras, computers, etc. – for way below retail. But you pay a small fee for each bid (usually 50₵ to $1.00) and if you aren’t the winner, you lose that bid money. Winners often are not even the top bidder, just the last bidder when time runs out. Although not all penny auction sites are scams, some are being investigated as online gambling. BBB recommends you treat them the same way you would legal gambling in a casino – know exactly how the bidding works, set a limit for yourself, and be prepared to walk away before you go over that limit.
Scam of the Year
Yep, it’s us – the BBB phishing scam. Hundreds of thousands, perhaps millions, of people have gotten emails that very much look like an official notice from BBB. The subject line says something like “Complaint Against Your Business,” and the instructions tell the recipient to either click on a link or open an attachment to get the details. If the recipient does either, a malicious virus is launched on their computer…a virus that can steal banking information, passwords and other critical pieces of information needed for cyber-theft. BBB is working with security consultants and federal law enforcement to track down the source of these emails, and has already shut down dozens of hijacked websites. Anyone who has opened an attachment or clicked on a link should run a complete system scan using reputable anti-virus software. If your computer is networked with others, all machines on the network should be scanned, as well.
More Info
For more information on these and other scams, go to BBB Scam Source (www.bbb.org/scam). Sign up for our Scam Alerts and learn about new scams as soon as we do.
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I am trying to have some time off for xmas but I know I would be remiss if I did not send this out right away.
I have kept quiet about business opportunites for quite a while because there’s really been nothing of value to get my attention…
Until now…
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Jim Flowers and Russ Medlin Webinar (1:52:29)
Here’s a few points to note…
- NEW zeolite supplier called NCD Wellnesceuticals (www.NCD.com)
- Proven business and product track record
- Ground floor opportunity which is in front of the detox trend
- World Class Product (FDA registered production facility)
- D-Lite3 removes heavy metals, VOCs & toxic compounds
- Balances pH, fights off viruses, reduces acid reflux, Asthma and allergies
- MAP3Z™ is a proprietary blend of 3 powerful zeolites, clinoptilolite, chabazite & heulandite
- Activated using an advanced purification and ultra-micronization process
- Jim Flowers (master formulator) owns the company
- Jim no longer supplies other companies with his exclusive zeolite formulas
- Zeolite sells to people who just want to be customers
- I am sponsored by the #1 Distributor (he wrote the compensation plan!)
- Pre-enrollment started TODAY (24 Dec 2011)
- Product officially starts shipping 18 Jan 2012 to 27 countries
- Reasonable product pricing and international shipping rates
- $100, $250 & $500 product packs (simple!)
- Permanent founders pool bonus for early adopters of the $500 pack
- Time sensitive bonus (join earlier not later) could pay for your monthly product
- Good income for entry, mid and career business people
- Infinity, Fast Start and Matching bonuses
- Retail profits for those who are happy just selling
- Doctor/Customer program
- Daily live and recorded webinars
- Website information is being improved and updated hourly
- Fantastic Marketing, Communications & Team Support Systems
So… Why wait…?
You can join the business online right away.Customers will have to wait till after 18 Jan 2012
Call me on 0414 652 366 (+1 414 652 366) if you want to talk about it.
Please look through the website first so you at least have basic info.
Watch an extensive business and product webinar with Jim Flowers and Russ Medlin
I have joined with a Founder’s Pack ($500) so I get a ton of product and the highest startup qualification. You can join with $100, $250 or $500 and get different product quantities.
Talk soon 
Cheers, Glenn
PS: …and have a merry XMAS and a happy and prosperous NewYear.
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More Info: http://DiscoverProductB.com
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More Info: http://DiscoverProductB.com
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DO NOT TRUST MANNATECH!
I used to run health & business teleseminars and physical open seminars and trainings across Australia and New Zealand with full authority of and publicity by Mannatech.
Mannatech does not follow it’s own policies and precedures. They interpret them to suit themselves and allow select top distributors free reign to do whatever they wish so long as they are “in the good books”.
The company and some top distributors then turned on me because I also associated with other companies that sold what Mannatech considered to be competitive products. They were NOT.
Mannatech accused me of crossline and downline promotion of competing companies that could not be proven. Distributors and company officials lied in statutory declarations.
The company finally decided to terminate my business after 10+ years of dedicated promotion and support. They can do that because they sign the cheques, have expensive lawyers and deeper pockets to fight you till you are exhausted, emotionally destroyed or have run out of money (or all of the above)
Mannatech Terminates Glenn in 2007.
A group of the top Mannatech distributors did not like me because I was making waves in the internet marketing and got popular on my international conference call.
They made up stories and blatantly lied to Mannatech. Mannatech took their word for it did not investigate properly.
They terminated me without warning citing solicitation.
I fought them, at my own cost and with no legal representation for nearly six months, and won my distributorship back again.
However they could never prove fault on my behalf.
In 2008 I got a corporate job as Sales and Marketing Manager in Amega Global, a new MLM to Australia. I felt obliged to terminate myself from Mannatech due to a potential conflict of interest. The paperwork was never confirmed accepted by them.
Forward to June 2010
In June 2010 (12 months later, after Mannatech’s non-solicit clause had expired) I put out some marketing info on a new MLM to my email lists.
Mannatech did it AGAIN…
They attempted to put the 12 month solicitation clause after temination into effect… even though I had been terminated for over 12 months!
They claimed I was only terminated from them from March 2010 when they entered my termination into their system. They would not accept the legal (effective) date on the signed termination form!
They blatantly refused to correct the termination date in their system, however, after months of bullying by Mannatech we mutually agreed on 1 Jan 2010 as the effective end of rights and responsibilites following termination (under extreme duress on my part).
Here’s My Beef
Distributor lists are NOT confidential information owned by the company. They are JOINTLY OWNED.
MLM companies say they OWN the customer list. No matterwhere it comes from. They say I have no right to use it after I cease being a distributor, even though as part of my business requirement was to build a business network at MY cost.
MLM company customer list and solicitation definitions are too draconian! They do not take into account how a business network develops. They do not even take into account relationships that existed prior to becoming a distributor with thaat company.
A HUGE change is due and I welcome the ruling that came in against Melaleuca, a company with the MOST draconian rules I have ever seen.
I know of an Australian couple who fought Melaleuca for this same reason.. They settled out of court but they were minus $250,000 in legal fees! It apparently cost Melaleuca 10 times that!
MLM companies think that if a distributor (or ex distributor) sends an email promoting another opportunity (MLM or otherwise) to one of their distributors then that distributor will stop producing an income for them.
That is totally false and built totally on fear of loss!
If THAT distributor is so ready to jump to another company or opportunity then so be it. They were not committed to the company in the first place and ANY opportunity that came along would interest them, from me or otherwise.
I make the comparison to a Catholic talking to a Jew with the intent to being converted to Judaism. If it was meant to happen then let it happen. If not the Catholic will stay with their faith and say thanks but no thanks. Everyone is still happy.
I believe this is how it should be in MLM. Let people make up their own mind and get on with business of seeking and keeping happy customers and ditributors, not trying to hold onto the ones that are not interested anyhow.
That’s my rant for now… I could talk on this topic for hours. I will not bore you with more here so call me to talk to me if this has happened to you or you need advice as to how to proceed if it IS happening to you.
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 I am going ahead with this opportunity as the products are very timely and proven and the compensation plan is excellent. I have spoken to the owner and he is very down to earth anc sincere.
My (our) upline leader (John Chadwick) is from USA. He is currenty #4 income earner but used to be #1. He slowed down a year or so ago but got inspired again now that the company is going international.
 John has been flown to Australia (at the company’s expense) to spend time here and launch the company in their first international expansion. This makes it a fantastic time to join. They have over 3 years of experience in direct marketing of this product and 20 years in industrial sales. The
They have a great backend system setup by Natalyn Lewis (the lady in the videos).
There’s no hype and we are in the very first few hundred distributors in Australia/NZ, giving it great “legs”.
Startup is cheap and the monthly qualification requirements are minimal.
Watch all the videos then register or purchase online…
OR call me to get your questions answered or get started.
Step 1: XFT – Xtreme Fuel Treatment
- Intro Video (2:45)
- Enter your details in the form to proceed
Step 2: What is XFT & How Does it Work?
- Product Introduction & Testimonial Video (3:30)
- Commercial Product Tour Video (7:37)
- How to Register as a Customer Video (2:57)
Step 3: How You Benefit with Syntek & XFT
- Full Presentation Video (16:05)
Step 4: Create a Passive Income with XFT
- Compensation Plan Video (13:34)
- Earn Up to $5000 in Go-Fast Bonuses (9:30)
- How to Enrol as a Distributor (10:19)
There’s a ton of other videos in the back office so the presentation can be tailored to the prospect with a few clicks. All the hard work has been done. We just need to get the word out to all our contacts.
Check it out NOW
Cheers, Glenn
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Read this Reserve Your Cup Review if you are curious about this new network marketing company still in pre-launch as of this writing, 22 April 2011.
The fact that this company’s product will be coffee, has created somewhat of a caffeine buzz online these days, lets see what it is all about.
Coffee is the second most traded commodity today behind oil and it is the second most consumed beverage behind only water.
Around half the population of the western world doesn’t like to even consider starting a day off without a cup of their favorite brew.
We’re talking about a 100 billion dollar a year industry. It makes perfect sense that this new network marketing company is trying to get a piece of that 100 billion dollar pie.
The Reserve Your Cup management team is said to have accumulated over a century’s worth of experience in the network marketing industry.
At this point in the pre-launch stage it is free to sign up.
People are encouraged to sing up, get their free website and start building a downline.
The compensation plan specifics have not been revealed however the comp plan will contain the following:
· Fast start bonuses paid weekly
· Unilevel payouts up to 14 levels deep only requiring two legs
· No structure requirements – all volume-based requirements
· Rank advancement bonuses
· Global bonuses
· Ownership in multiple contracts
· Exotic vacations
The official launch date for Reserve Your Cup is scheduled for 1 June 2011.
The company is counting on tens of thousands of people joining for free. This marketing strategy is used a great deal in new start up companies these days, and it is a great tool for them because think about it.
After launch and the specifics are disclosed, members may or may not be happy with the way the program has been set up.
If a member had a large number of people under him or her, they would more than likely stay in the program whether they liked it or not.
This is not intended to be a negative, just be aware that you may put a great effort into promoting something that after launch you don’t really like.
Reserve Your Cup is by no means the first network marketing company to offer a product line of coffee or tea, many do. Simply google “coffee mlm” and you will see for yourself.
However, if this opportunity is even a small fraction of what they say it will be, it would make sense to at least sign up for free and secure a position as they say.
After the specifics are disclosed, make a decision whether to continue membership.
Regardless of whether you stay with Reserve Your Cup or join another program, remember ones degree of success will be determined by ones ability to market themselves and their products on the Internet.
The old school methods of talking to friends, family and acquaintances to join a program or purchase products, simply no longer works. On the other hand, master the art of Internet marketing, and you will be able to max out any companies compensation plan.
Becoming a successful online marketer is simply a process. If you are willing to put forth a consistent effort towards learning it, you can definitely master the Internet marketing trade.
For those who want to see it, download the current version of the Compensation Plan.
Original article source: http://EzineArticles.com/6188715
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Something’s brewing in the MLM industry…and it’s a new coffee MLM company. When considering a new MLM company there are a few key factors that will dictate whether or not a company will make it through prelaunch! With new companies popping up every other day, the product you choose to sell to make money from home and build a residual income is just as important as the timing, the compensation plan and the leadership of that company. It’s surprising that there are not more coffee MLM companies with the success of coffee giants such as Starbucks and the likes!
Why Coffee is the Perfect MLM Product?
Coffee is the second most consumed drink after water and the second most traded commodity on the planet. Coffee sales account for a $100+ billion global market and 400 million cups are consumed daily in the USA alone! That’s 150 million people averaging 2-3 cups per day.
So why is coffee a perfect fit for the home based business industry? A new coffee MLM company is easy to talk about. It’s not like describing a vitamin where you have to explain the difference between a B6 and a B12. Coffee is simple, it’s easy, it’s easy to duplicate, it’s consumed globally and it’s not discretionary. Coffee is a product that is already being consumed by the masses and if you’ve checked out what Starbuck’s has been able to do, charge upwards of $5 bucks for one cup, we all know that it is in high demand!
Coffee with a Twist
People drink coffee black, with cream and sugar or with a splash of caramel and a dollop of whipped cream on top. There are a million and one ways to drink coffee so why not drink coffee that is healthy? Savvy entrepreneurs are capitalizing on the coffee craze giving hungry home based business owners a way to generate an income on a product that most people drink anyways. They are creating unique coffee products that give the drinker a good tasting, gourmet cup while infusing herbs and other natural ingredients that promote alertness and mental clarity, enhance memory and provide extra energy.
When we wake up in the morning and begin our day, isn’t that what we want out of a good cup of coffee anyways!
Why not reward people for drinking a beverage they are going to be consuming every morning regardless of if they are getting paid to drink it or not. That is the true test of a great MLM product. Would you still consume it, would you still buy it, would you still tell your friends about it, even if there was not a compensation plan attached? If the answer is yes, then you’ve got yourself a winning product and a winning MLM business opportunity.
The home based business industry is ready for a new coffee MLM company. As long as people around the world continue to consume this beverage, providing healthier and better tasting coffee products that can money in your pockets will always be an attractive opportunity.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/6157946
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Source: Better Networker - Written by Angela Chavez on Apr 11, 2011 9:18 am
You know an opt-in list is critical for your network marketing success, but do you know how to go about building a page that will capture your visitor’s contact information? If you get this wrong, you may receive visitors to your opt-in page, but if they leave without giving you their contact information, you will lose the chance to gain their contact information.
I am going to let you in on how simple it is to build an effective lead generating webpage. There are five steps involved. Before we get started, I want you to understand that your opt-page is not about you or your business. It is for one thing only and that is to capture your visitor’s name and email address so that you can build a relationship of trust with your prospect.
The secret to building an opt-in page that will get the results you want, is to always keep in mind that your prospect will not sign up unless you are providing them with a reason to do so. Not any free gift will do, you will need to offer something that will provide a solution to a challenge your visitor is currently pondering.
Every potential prospect will want to know what’s in it for them when they sign up for your free offer.
The five steps I am about to reveal to you is a proven formula. Don’t skip any of these steps and don’t add any unnecessary information. This is the formula used by the pros, and if you follow these steps you will quickly build a list of prospects who will be begging you to contact them.
1. The Headline
The headline is the most critical part of your opt-in page. Your visitor will quickly scan your headline before reading the rest of your page. If your headling does not grab your potential prospect’s attention, then you will not gain their contact information. It is often helpful to ask a simple question above the headline that is related to your product and the solution you are providing your visitor. Do not rush through this step.
2. The Main Text
Once you have your attention getting headline in place, the next step is to develop the main text of your opt-in page. This is not a sales page, so be sure to keep the information short and concise. You will be summarizing what your prospect will gain once they hand over to you their contact information. The main content only needs to be a small paragraph or two and will give some of the benefits your prospect will receive once they sign up. Leave out factual information and focus instead on appealing to your visitor’s emotions. What challenges are they facing and how will signing up for your free offer help them solve their problems?
3. The Form
You will need an autoresponder account such as Aweber or GetResponse. Your autoresponder account will provide you with an opt-in form you can use to capture your visitor’s name and email address. Your autoresponder account will also provide you with instructions on how to set up the form on your web page. This is easier to do that it sounds, in most cases you will be simply using a copy and paste method.
4. Call To Action
Once you have your headline, body content and form in place, the next step will be to create a strong call to action. You need to let your visitor know what you want them to do. An example of a call to action would be, “Claim Your Free Report Now”. Avoid having the words “subscribe”, “join” or “submit”, these words are not as effective. You want to give your prospect a sense of urgency such as ” Only 30 left, hurry to secure your copy”.
5. Privacy Statement
An important step not to skip is the privacy statement. You need to assure your potential subscriber that you will not abuse their personal information. This will build credibility. A simple statement such as” I hate SPAM as much as you do and will never sell,, rent or give away your contact information.”
There you have it, five steps for developing a lead generating opt-in page for your network marketing home business. Follow these instructions and you will have your own list of MLM prospects in not time.
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More Power Saving Ideas
- Reporter: Rodney Lohse
- Broadcast Date: February 01, 2011
With every power bill it seems, comes another price hike and another reason why savings on electricity and gas have become as budget-vital as reducing interest rates on home loans and credit cards.
Jakki Kimber is desperate for respite from power hungry appliances.
“You’ve still got to use them — you still need your fridge your TV, your fans and air conditioners unfortunately”, she says.
Believe it or not, getting rid of your fluorescent bulbs may be the answer according to lighting company Crisp Tech’s Nick Czeperko.
“The LED lighting that we have on offer actually provides substantial saving to the end user and the customer because it can save up to 80% cent of your power bill”, Nick claims.
The Light Emitting Diodes now on the market claim to be 50% more efficient than compact fluorescents and last up to 20 years longer, but they are expensive.
“The cost of a 6.9 watt, which is equal to a 60 watt incandescent, is about $32.50 and the 4.9 watt, which is a 40 watt, is $25.50”, he adds.
“You don’t actually change the light globe, the light fitting will last up to 50,000 hours”, says Beacon Lighting Business Development Manager, Denise Hammond.
Denise believes these will become cheaper and more efficient in coming months as more people make the switch. “They are cool to touch and they contain no mercury. The colour quality is crisp and alive, it’s a beautiful quality light and this is the future”, Denise says.
And then there’s the magic bulb, another type of LED, which took out China’s Invention of the Year. It can stay illuminated for hours without electricity, although it’s not available here just yet.
“It hasn’t been approved by Australian Standards nor endorsed by anyone here”. Denise says.
Jakki Kimber meanwhile is one of the first people to put their faith in the Earthwise Powersaver, launched this week with claims of savings of up 35%.
According to Denise, “We’ve done extensive research and development on this product and we’ve included the best of the best components in the world that we could find to put in it”.
Earthwise Powersaver owner Geoff Hourigan says the device is still undergoing testing with promising results.
“We’re so convinced this product works, the product comes with a three-year guarantee. We’ll refund your money in full”, Geoff says.
But those in the industry believe it’s just not possible.
“It’s most unlikely that the claims they’re making can be justified. If they’re just talking about power factor then that is not an issue as far as domestic electricity consumers are concerned”, says Leo Simpson. Leo is the publisher of Silicon Chip Magazine and says similar devices have been on the market in Australia for the past five years and just don’t live up to their claims.
“Domestic consumers don’t pay for power factor so even if you fix it all up, it doesn’t make any difference”, he adds.
Glenn: Where does this guy get his information. Check my “How Do Power Savers Work” post. and see what the electricity companies say about correcting for errors in power factor. (Country Energy: “If your Power Factor is low, you may be paying more than you need to for your electricity.”
The Australian Consumer and Competition Commission took action against makers of a plug in device which made similar claims.
Their claims were on a device that plugged into vacant power points in your house. It was removed from sale because it did not meet australian safety standards and their marketing materials were deceptive. They could not produce enough information to satisfy the ACCC that it was effective and it was unsafe! ACCC website: Power saver device withdrawn from sale after ACCC action. Earthwise Power Saver has Australian and Green Power Approvals
“(We) got a big judgement against them and said they had to cease and desist and not make outrageous claims for savings to consumers”, Leo says.
As for the Earthwise Powersaver, Geoff says this isn’t the same as other devices and stands by his claims and guarantees.
“We’ve done that much testing on it, we know it works”.
However, Leo says while the device may be different, he suspects the results are the same and it will not lower power bills.
“As far as I’m concerned, if they’re only working on power saving, then the principle is exactly the same and the benefit is exactly the same. In other words, zero”.
“I don’t want anyone to be ripped off with what we’re doing and we’ll stand behind our product 100%” Geoff maintains.
More Info: http://electricity-power-saver.com
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Posted by: Glenn Bolton in Earthwise, Power, tags: A Current Affair, ACA, Earthwise, Earthwise Power Saver, Electricity, OZ Power Saver, Power Saver, Save Money, Today Tonight
Last night was a turning point for power users in Australia.
Today tonight featured the Earthwise Power Saver (EPS) and A Current Affair (ACA) featured the OZ Power Saver (OPS)
How do they differ?
EPS says they get savings of 35% but have documented cases of over 40%. OPS says they can get 25% power saving.
EPS has meets all Australian standards and approvals. OPS has displayed NO approvals (illegal to sell them?).
EPS has tons of information as to how it works. OPS has NO information.
EPS has $10m stock in Australia and can install one for you in a few days.
Order an Earthwise Power Saver
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