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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,

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/legal_money_matters/a2821327-MLM-Bot-Watch-27-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-Juice?msgid=67778869#67778869

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 · 23/03/2017 21:30

Well done, Sponge. The effort is appreciated.

Spongebobette · 23/03/2017 22:00

Some of the big hitters are contacting me privately and offering me edinar coins for below the going rate. Mysterious

cozietoesie · 23/03/2017 22:40

I guess that they, unlike you, haven't done a simple search on the internet, adding the word 'scam' to the name of the cryptocurrency. ( Or maybe they have and are trying to get in quickly before you do so. Wink)

Spongebobette · 23/03/2017 23:07

I can take the relentless promotion by the big hitters.

It's the pathetic hopefulness of the minions I find difficult to cope with

cozietoesie · 23/03/2017 23:12

Yes. It's a sadness for sure.

cozietoesie · 23/03/2017 23:44

You just have to remember that enabling people in these circumstances is definitely not helping them - if anything, it's counter-productive for them. It's still hard, though. Especially if you know them.

fitgirl26 · 24/03/2017 14:16

Wow Sponge - much respect for taking one for the team! Liverpool Bot was also pushing GCC but seems to have fallen out with his fellow scammer business partner with some fairly nasty accusations flying round so I don't know if he's binned that now as Top Coffee Bot seems to have introduced him to Edinar. I'm still watching Coinspace which is where the big hitters from LTW scuttled off to.

Annie65 · 24/03/2017 14:32

Much appreciated Sponge, although I have to admit the whole thing has me totally confused. I understand the average pyrimid scheme, you know Forever and younique, but this coin thingy has my brain totally blagged. Much admiration goes to you Sponge.Smile

cozietoesie · 24/03/2017 14:46

That's what they rely on, Annie. Confusion, lots of big words strung together and tactical mentions of 'gold' and 'coins' to make people feel good. Strewth.

MrsGotobed · 24/03/2017 17:36

Annie me too. My mind is well and truly boggled by it Confused

Spongebobette · 24/03/2017 17:52

OK so I have bowed out.
My phone was dinging all the time with hunlove messages and invitations to VIP groups
I have gracefully withdrawn saying it's not for me

cozietoesie · 24/03/2017 18:37

I don't blame you, Sponge. Taking one for the team for as long as you did was noble! Smile

Spongebobette · 24/03/2017 21:27

Anyway if someone can explain this I'd be super impressed:

E-dinar is a fully decentralized payment system based on blockchain technology: open source financial network. The deficiencies of bitcoin related to 51% of computing power are remediated by the usage of dpos (delegated proof of stake).
E-DINAR PLANS TO PROVIDE EVERY HUMAN BEING WITH A SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF FUNDS FOR A COMFORTABLE LIVING.
Unique cryptocurrency E-DINAR COIN aims to change the world for the better, move from the monopoly of the financial institutions to a decentralized system of resource-based relations which will use the cryptocurrency and have no boundaries and limitations and will be available at any point of the world.

Spongebobette · 24/03/2017 21:29

And....

E-DINAR: NEW CRYPTOCURRENCY WITH A MILLENNIAL HISTORY
According to the sacred tradition of the Sunnah, Dinar is destined to play a very significant role in the history of mankind: the weight of righteousness in the human hearts will be measured in Dinars defining their way on the Day of Judgment because Dinar is a measure of human dignity.

WHY IS IT POSSIBLE
E-DINAR plans to issue 999 trillion coins. By that time the community will expand to 1 billion participants.

darceybussell · 24/03/2017 21:42

Who the fuck wrote that Sponge, biggest load of shite I have ever read.

Spongebobette · 24/03/2017 21:44

It's English, Jim, but not as we know it.

Almost entirely devoid of meaning

Spongebobette · 24/03/2017 21:44

It's English, Jim, but not as we know it.

Almost entirely devoid of meaning

Spongebobette · 24/03/2017 21:46

I seem to be repeating myself

cozietoesie · 24/03/2017 21:56

Leaving aside the gobbledegook, have you actually checked out who the company's owners are? You might find that interesting even though you can't post the details. Wink

giraffesCantReachTheirToes · 24/03/2017 21:58

What the hell is Thrive? Is it a new one? Just seen someone ask for likes to revel their new business...when they got 10 likes they started spamming their page with THRIVE stuff...that was 2 days ago and they haven't stopped. Apparently their inbox is on fire. Something about increased bioavalibility.

Spongebobette · 24/03/2017 21:59

I think it might be someone in Ukraine.

giraffesCantReachTheirToes · 24/03/2017 22:02

Just been on the website for thrive stuff. It is the le-vel site. It says -

  • These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Keep of out reach of children. Not suitable for individuals under 18 years of age. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding consult a doctor before using this product. If you are taking any medication, or have any type of medical issue, consult with a doctor before using this product.

But don't worry that isn't stopping the bots promiting it as a cure!

cozietoesie · 24/03/2017 22:12

Apparently, litigation is not unknown to some firms. Be careful what you post on these threads. Smile

BSintolerant · 25/03/2017 08:26

According to the sacred tradition of the Sunnah, Dinar is destined to play a very significant role in the history of mankind: the weight of righteousness in the human hearts will be measured in Dinars defining their way on the Day of Judgment because Dinar is a measure of human dignity.

So bots are now twisting Islamic texts and taking them out of context to make their schemes look attractive, legitimate and as far away from allegedly fraudulent as possible?

Making money out of others' greed, naievety, or downright stupidity won't do anyone any favours in this life, or the next (if you believe in that sort of thing).

fruityb · 25/03/2017 08:57

So I posted a meme on twitter about mlm schemes and how they're stoopid and my bot, who I didn't know was on twitter which is actually why I put it there, has deleted me from Facebook in every form possible. I am gone, persona non grata. No message no nothing I'm just gone.

Makes me sad as she's my oldest friend - but when I see Facebook posts tagging a friend who is recovering from breast cancer and still having radiotherapy about aloe Vera I got incensed. I had a bit of a rant about preying on the vulnerable and how it's bullshit and I feel offended at people suggesting I'm not being the best mum I can be because I have a 'proper' job (which paid me maternity, tell me does your mlm do that?). And I was binned. Done.

I miss my friend. I miss her silly posts. I miss her talking about the fun she had with her kids rather than adding in what make up she's wearing at the bottom. Or how after her daughter blowing out her candles someone on her downline made the next colour status. It's wrong. They sell to each other, the raffles that aren't legit, the offers of free items if you sell two yourself meaning she pockets the commission and ups her sales. She's been totally absorbed in this and I'm gutted that she's decided to cut me out. The only people she seems to talk to are other sellers. I tried the products - I don't rate them at all. They're incredibly expensive and I'd rather buy a brand I can see in a shop.

I've lost my bot but I've lost my friend. And I'm very sad about that.

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