Molly Mulshine from Tech Insider shares:
I’ve started seeing promotional weight-loss posts from people I know on Facebook and Instagram.
Sandwiched between party photos and wedding announcements, the posts show stomachs, legs, and arms before and after application of “this crazy wrap” that can “tighten, tone, and firm” with “minimized appearance of cellulite” and “fast and lasting results” in “as little as 45 minutes.” Similar posts endorse “fat fighter” pills, eye cream, menopausal supplements, “greens” powder that can “detoxify, energize, and alkalize,” and “defining gel” that does wonders on wrinkles.
These people, mostly women, also tell me they’re making thousands of dollars selling this stuff.
As if that weren’t enough, they’re inviting me to join.
Many of these women are selling products for a company called It Works!
If you think their product or the business opportunity sound too good to be true, then you’re not alone. What
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Last year, Trévo made the decision to really focus on the India market in 2015, and while there are countless testimonies and stories to be told, the proof of this growth is in the numbers. This year, Trévo India has experienced a 28% month-to-month increase in revenue. Trévo President and CEO, Mark Stevens, believes that figure is a true testament to the tremendous leadership the company has in place both
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Turkish Direct Seller Incir Among Europe’s Hottest Start-Ups 2015
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Popular technology magazine Wired has named Turkish Direct Seller Incir as one of Europe’s hottest start-ups in 2015.
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JM Ocean Avenue released the following memo to their field.
Effective from today (July 2015), Mr. Timothy James Richerson, Mr. Frederick Ninow, Mr. Gregory Charles Baum, and Ms. Sung Shaing Chaun resigned from all positions from JM Ocean Avenue and no longer service JM Ocean Avenue, or its branches. Meanwhile, these individuals, any personal or business contacts or represent themselves and have no relationship with JM Ocean Avenue. They are not entitled to take following actions on the behalf of Mr. Joe Zhou, Mr. Jacky Zhang, and JM Ocean Avnue.
1. Signing any agreement or contract relating to JM Ocean Avnue
2. Release or publicize any information relating to JM Ocean Avenue
Please be aware JM Ocean Avenue takes no responsibility for any of their future behaviors. JM Ocean Avenue are greatful for their previous contributions
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In recent announcements, LegalShield, celebrated a new ring earner:
Our newest $100K Ring Earner has achieved $100K in commission in a 12-month period. This amazing accomplishment is a testament to his hard work and efforts in building his LegalShield business. As a result, Mr. Jim Tanner is being honored for this achievement with our $100K Income Ring.
Please join us in congratulating Mr. Jim Tanner on this monumental achievement!
About Legal Shield
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The receiver for defunct ZeekRewards.com said Thursday he has made a third distribution to victims of the Ponzi scheme, this time for $89.2 million.
Kenneth Bell said 112,734 checks were mailed July 31. The distribution raises to $246.05 million the amount that Bell has released from the ZeekRewards estate since September.
Bell said he was not able to distribute an additional $46.24 million because about 35,400 potential recipients still have not completed their eligibility requirements, such as electronically signing the legal release and certification required by court orders.
Bell said most victims who are qualified for reimbursement would get a check.
Bell raised his projection of what the average recipient should get from 60 percent reimbursement to approaching 70 percent. The next distribution, if possible, is set for Oct. 31.
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