I take part in the Sponsored Tweets advertising program, which up until now I was very pleased with, and will continue to be if they pull this advertiser.
I always believe in recommending or advertising to my followers only legitimate opportunities. This site had received 100% approval from other Tweeters. Normally, I do not even post these types of “Make lots of money by doing almost nothing” ads but I was stupid enough to sign up for it myself. Living in poverty will do that to a person. Today I looked on my bank balance and a charge of $139.95 was on my card from this company. I was still waiting to receive my “start-up kit” in the mail. When I called to complain I was told this was a legitimate charge because I did not cancel within five days and it was “clearly written” that the charge would be incurred if I did not cancel. Well, I certainly did not see it. This company claims to make you money, instead they charge YOU!
The customer service representative says she was authorized to refund me half of my money, but normally they do not even do that. She also told me that if I had not cancelled, that charges would continue to incur on my card.
Here is an example of what you might see on Twitter:
“Stay at home Mom makes $7,658/Month Working Online. Read this shocking report to see how she did it! sponsored http://spn.tw/tukX3“
Three people clicked on my this ad that I tweeted. Who knows how many people have been taken in by this company? I am ashamed that I tweeted this to my followers who trust me and I apologize if anyone has been taken in like I was.
These are desperate times for my family and I and I am kicking myself that I could have done something so stupid. I am so sick and I just wanted to bring in some money into my household. I am so angry at myself and besides this am now $70.00 poorer than I was.
The old saying, “You can’t get something for nothing” holds true, and again, if my tweet caused anyone to be taken in like I was, I am truly sorry.
(I know my font is all screwed up, but I wanted to get this out to my readers as soon as possible)
Sorry that happened to you!
I’m so sorry this happened to you. I almost got scammed out of $2,700 last week. I was a few clicks from closing the transaction when I realized the whole thing was a fraud! I did lose $40, but that is so much better than $2,700.
I hope your financial situation gets better soon! God bless your family!
.-= Emily´s last blog ..School Expenses =-.
Don’t be out $70, fight it! My husband is the resident expert at these things, but I guarantee you he could get the money back. We recently had an issue with Discover Card and they said the same thing, they could only give us half back, blah, blah, blah. He told them he wanted a full refund immediately or he would be contacting the attorney general. Not sure what else he said, but I know we got all of the money back!
.-= Heather – Hopelessly Flawed´s last blog ..Writer’s Workshop – My childhood neighborhood =-.
It may also be worth talking to your bank. I’ve gotten refunded charges like that by my bank before (I also, however, use a small town bank so it may partially be that I know everyone and they know I’d not scam them!)
My general rule is that if looks too good to be true, it probably is, especially when it comes to things that are supposed to make me money.
Also, can I make 2 quick suggestions:
1) take down the link to Sponsored Tweets from your blog
2) Get google ads. They won’t make you much money, but they’re legit and will maybe make you a couple bucks a month (and I know every little bit helps).
What a mess. Sorry that happened to you. They know they are preying on people who don’t have much money. So sad.
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There’s nothing wrong with your font. I only wish I could say the same about that company. So sorry you were taken advantage of
Thanks for linking this up to SS.
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I am signed up with IZEA websites as well. I find that I need to be really careful about which opportunities that I accept. Some are great and some are just bogus, and it can be really hard to tell. I am sorry that you got scammed and I hope you are able to get your $70 back if you have the energy to pursue it further. I find that if you are bitchy and persistent you can get all your money back.
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We’re stretched pretty thin, too. It’s so easy to want to believe something will pay off. I’m sorry this happened to you. I agree with the PP who said fight it!
.-= Amy´s last blog ..TGI-S =-.
Desperate times sometimes lead to desperate actions. Be grateful that this wasn’t worse!
I did hear a story on NPR the other day about how more and more companies are stopping the outsourcing practice (to India, for example) and are home sourcing. It’s an ideal solution for workers who can’t work in an office environment. They highlighted a woman who can’t work full time because of fybromyalgia and… something else. Diabetes, maybe? She handles customer service support calls from home for this company.
Hopefully, that becomes more an dmore the norm and you will be able to find something to help support your family.
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oh man…I’m so sorry…
Thanks for sharing this story – good for others to read.
SS greetings from Casablanca, Morocco!
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That’s so sad. I know it’s so easy to get into stuff online that isn’t what you thought. That’s why I hesitate doing too much and don’t even try making money blogging, other than being an Amazon Affiliate which hasn’t made me any money yet, but it is an easy way to get pictures of the books I’m reviewing up. I try to keep in mind this saying: “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.”
.-= Karen, author of “My Funny Dad, Harry”´s last blog ..Fun Times At Memphis Kiddie Park Parent Tip =-.
Damn. I know how much $70 can mean. I’m so sorry. Hope you’re able to get the rest back…
.-= Tracey – JustAnotherMommyBlog´s last blog ..This is me- asking Fate =-.
I’m sorry and angry for you that that they did something so despicable to you… It makes me so sad when vultures parading as humans prey on innocent people who want to earn a living… I do believe in karma; it will go back to them.
elizabeth
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Emily, will you please send your email address? I can’t find it to reply to your comment. Thanks.
.-= Mrs4444´s last blog ..Feeling Chilly =-.
Emily, thank you for personally giving me honest, helpful information about Sponsored Tweets, including a reference to this blog. I very much appreciate your candor and help. And I hate this nasty company, whoever they are!!