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MLM Bot Watch 28 - The Yazoo iis past iits use by date, but we have a massive #lardon: Tragiicomic cultiic wampum floggiing scamalangadiingdongs liike Forever Living, Ariix, Herbalife, Younique, Jui

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MyCatsHateMLMtoo · 22/03/2017 06:32

PREVIOUS THREAD HERE,

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Lets keep monitoring these pesky MLMs, shining a light on their nefarious activities, and supporting bots who realise the truth and need support.

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cozietoesie · 08/04/2017 23:20

It fascinates me that people don't seem to realise that money doesn't just appear by 'moonlight' as a special miracle of sorts. Their 'income' (for those few who are in profit) comes from the debts and savings of the many many others who have been enmeshed. The few who profit are living on the tragedies of many others.

I'm sorry if that last sounds melodramatic but it's how I see the reality.

BSintolerant · 08/04/2017 23:31

It's dirty money.

Toobusytowee · 09/04/2017 08:59

I was thinking 'fraud' when reading the above posts about where the money came from.

So was someone else.

"Bedazzling shill-Bots (i.e. ordinary working-folk who appear to have achieved their dreams of wealth and freedom, by duplicating a 'proven plan') have always been used to keep luring new victims into the pernicious 'MLM' game of make-believe.

All 'MLM' racketeers have deliberately hidden the effectively-100% loss/churn rates in their so-called 'income opportunities'.

the deliberate hiding of key-information in order to gain advantage, is defined as a form of criminal theft by UK Fraud Act 2006 (section 3)."

Spongebobette · 09/04/2017 09:53

They are always on the look out for new victims. Even at the Global Rally, at a water park, one top bot managed to ensnare an unsuspecting man by striking up a conversation.
Imagine seeing every person you meet as a 'mark' and being ON all the time

DoratheExplorer17 · 09/04/2017 12:47

That's exactly how it works Sponge. The same as con artists. You're always on the look out for the next 'mark'. You can't even go to the shop for a pint of milk without making yourself look presentable, just invade you run into your 'diamond'. I love the fact that I can throw on a hoodie over my pjs, pop on a cap and go to the shop feeling like a proper scuz bucket without giving a sh*t

ArbunneHun · 09/04/2017 12:58

Can you imagine being the child of someone who is constantly recruiting? School gates, birthday parties, football matches - all being ruined by your parent(s) constantly pushing their scammy 'business'.

Must be pretty socially damaging.

Spongebobette · 09/04/2017 13:00

Hmm the bot I refer to above is constantly involving her children and recently said that she's so pleased that they are realising how wonderful FL is.
They'll need reprogramming one day.

Spongebobette · 09/04/2017 13:01

*DEprogramming. Bloody autocorrect

cozietoesie · 09/04/2017 13:10

Are they teenagers yet, though, Sponge? Wink

ArbunneHun · 09/04/2017 13:11

Looking forward to the first bot-child tell-all memoir.

Aloe Is Not The Only Cactus
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MrsGotobed · 09/04/2017 13:14

One of the poor Forever kids had to celebrate her birthday on one of the global rally days.

Imagine spending it stuck in a huge room listening to 1000s of whooping, brain-washed, flag-waving bots when all you want to do is get together with your mates and do something age-appropriate and fun.

Spongebobette · 09/04/2017 13:33

Lol Arbunne

Spongebobette · 09/04/2017 13:35

Good point Cozie

I've noticed one boy is hardly ever in the botmum's daily attraction marketing photos at home, but the younger sister is. He looks a bit sheepish when included

penny1ane · 09/04/2017 14:56

I've been addicted to this global rally.
I've just been typing 'global business coach facebook' into Google and it has come up with a lot of flp reps.
All the pics they have posted are the same. They are all repeating how lucky they are and how forever is an amazing company.
Then there's the sandwich packing pics, helping out those in need, because they feel blessed with life and want to give something back.
Who does that? Who goes on holiday and does a shift in a sandwich packing factory.
I don't think it is fooling anyone. There are only ever a few likes on these posts and no doubt they are from bots who are just starting out and really look up to these bots.
I bumped into an old friend recently who brought up the conversation of flp.
She told me how her and her friends all had to unfollow their bot as they were sick of seeing it all the time.
I get the impression that the more well known flp is, the harder it gets for them. They must have hit their peak and it will go down hill from now on.

Spongebobette · 09/04/2017 15:01

Someone on these threads (sorry can't remember who) said that when you watch these 'lives' you should look at the eyes of the bot because that's the way you can see if they are genuine and actually believe what they are saying as they say it
I've just watched one (who had a big drop in this year's cheque) and I think that despite her 'this has been amazing' spiel there is sadness in her eyes. Also she's posting about how many new ppl have joined her team this week; it must be like Groundhog Day having to create excitement and gee yourself up all the time for the new victims.

penny1ane · 09/04/2017 15:20

I've just noticed that some of the bots were doing a live feed from dubai for anyone interested in looking at the business.
I can just see it now....

"Look after the kids love, I'm off to do a live feed"
"But I thought this was a holiday?"
"Now listen to me, I'm a fucking global business coach and I've put my life and soul into this. I've got mum's out there that need inspiring and if I don't help them they will end up living a normal life, do you want that? Do you? I also need the cc's for this month so do as your told"

Moose23 · 09/04/2017 16:03

But sponge - I tried looking into the eyes of both brow and castle bots and was just distracted by the false lashes, and browbot's caterpillar brows!

Spongebobette · 09/04/2017 17:51

It's all kicking off in Edinar world

"‼️👇‼️
Guys I wish I could do something about the situ that we but I can't and I'm in exactly the same boat as all of you. I have read that this new method of mining will serve to strengthen the coin and encourage bigger investors which will in turn help us all 🌟🌟🌟
I'm planning on reducing my personal coin amount to around 2000 and just keeping hold of that amount, letting them grow while all of this is resolved and hope that, as predicted, we see the BITCOIN EFFECT happen and in a couple of years I'm a multi millionaire from it!!!
Bitcoin grew by 7000%
If that happens with EDinar then from my 2000 coins I will be buying my dream home, yacht, every car I've ever wanted and more!!!
So as I'm reducing my coin amount for now I'm happy to cut my losses and sell for JUST
👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇
‼️🌟29p per coin 🌟‼️"

Spongebobette · 09/04/2017 17:54

(You have to leave your laptop on permanently and not let it go into sleep mode to be able to accrue interest. Some unhappy victims):

How can I leave my laptop on permanently? That's ridiculous

What are the costs for electricity and the safety aspects of leaving a computer on 24/7 365 days a year for the next 'x' amount of years

Exactly , my last laptop overheated and a new one was £450.
I've spent £80+ for coins which I can now not use

Spongebobette · 09/04/2017 18:25

Oh and Leftmywifeforacoffeebot is offloading Valentus coffee cheaply. Apparently he has a lot of it. Wonder why?

Spongebobette · 09/04/2017 18:26

"The weight loss Coffee can go nice and cheap whatever your paying now i will beat nicely 😉 i have stacks of it to!!

And the Green coffee cleanse and Colon cleansrrs can go nice and cheap to"

fitgirl26 · 09/04/2017 18:28

Leftmywifeforcoffeebot has also shared a post from an ex Onecoin Bot about it being investigated by the fraud squad. As well as being an idiot he also seems to be a bit racist.

Bearbehind · 09/04/2017 18:31

These rallies disgust me.

On what other planet would anyone consider essentially posting their P60 on social media.

Disgraceful, vain fuckers.

Spongebobette · 09/04/2017 18:36

fitgirl I spotted that too. Yuk.
Amazing that he can work up such indignation about Onecoin but continues to persuade people that Edinar is a great opportunity

fitgirl26 · 09/04/2017 18:50

Sponge - exactly! They're all working themselves up into a froth of indignation about Onecoin while continuing to flog Edinar, GCC et al. I thought Onecoin had been unmasked as a possible fraud months ago anyway - so much for "due diligence".