Ethan Vanderbuilt - Avoid Internet Money Making Scams

WorldVentures Having Problems Paying Commissions?

I have received multiple reports from WorldVentures representatives about not being paid their commissions or having their commissions delayed. I have taken a look into the issue and have found additional public comments about this problem. Here is what I have found.

FutureNet Scam? Yes It Is In My Opinion!

In the world of money making scams there have been many social networks that have been presented as ways to make money just by participating in the social network. In most cases they end up being recruiting scams that offer little value. You pay a fee and then you get others to pay a fee in a matrix (pyramid) of recruited people. My subscribers have requested that I take a look into FutureNet. Here is what I have found.

Super Affiliate Network Scam? Yes It Is In My Opinion!

Affiliate marketing is a great place to start when you are looking to make money online. Other than the cost of a webpage and your time, it is very low cost to get started. There are many business opportunities that promote affiliate marketing. Some of these business opportunities are scams. My subscribers have requested that I take a look into The Super Affiliate Network. They are concerned that it has a lot of similarities with the recently shutdown Digital Altitude and MOBE scams. Here is what I have found.

DTube Revolution

Friends and internet neighbors, I am very happy to say that I have found the DTube community. I hope this can be my new home where I can share my opinions with you about the many scams that are out there trying to take advantage of people.

Index Of Scams

Ethan-Vanderbuilt August 23, 2017 Index Of Scams2018-08-05T09:42:17+00:00 Scams To Avoid 106 Comments

Here is an index of opportunities that are in my opinion scams.

Jon Taylor Founder Of The Consumer Awareness Institute Has Passed Away

Ethan-Vanderbuilt August 15, 2018 Jon Taylor Founder Of The Consumer Awareness Institute Has Passed Away2018-08-15T14:57:20+00:00 News 5 Comments

One of the great consumer advocates and anti-MLM advocates has passed away. When I first started my reporting on scams, his research was key to finding out the truth about the many MLM scams that have been run in the past.

The Pay Diamond Scam Becomes The LifeInBlock Scam

Ethan-Vanderbuilt August 10, 2018 The Pay Diamond Scam Becomes The LifeInBlock Scam2018-08-10T10:27:08+00:00 Scams To Avoid 3 Comments

In no big surprise to anyone, the Pay Diamond scam is migrating its members into another scam called LifeInBlock. The Pay Diamond Ponzi scam is coming to an end. They have been purchased by LifeInBlock.

Sellers Playbook Scam Halted

Ethan-Vanderbuilt August 7, 2018 Sellers Playbook Scam Halted2018-08-07T14:08:11+00:00 News 2 Comments

The Federal Trade Commission and the State of Minnesota have charged Minnesota-based Sellers Playbook with running a large business opportunity scam. A federal court temporarily halted the operation pending resolution of the case.

3 Problems With DTube

Ethan-Vanderbuilt August 6, 2018 3 Problems With DTube2018-08-06T08:22:18+00:00 Motivation & Vlogs 8 Comments

After losing and regaining my channel at YouTube, I have been experimenting with DTube as an alternative. Dtube has the potential to be an excellent alternative to YouTube especially for people that have viewpoints that may be controversial. Here are my thoughts on 3 problems that I think are holding DTube back.

TelexFREE Scam: Santiago De La Rosa Will Pay $1,092,013

Ethan-Vanderbuilt August 2, 2018 TelexFREE Scam: Santiago De La Rosa Will Pay $1,092,0132018-08-02T11:12:26+00:00 News 1 Comment

After Santiago De La Rosa was unable to get the case against him dismissed by the court, he has settled with the SEC for his part in the TelexFREE Scam.

The Plague Of Wealthy Affiliate Fake Scam Busting And Review Sites

Ethan-Vanderbuilt July 25, 2018 The Plague Of Wealthy Affiliate Fake Scam Busting And Review Sites2018-07-25T10:59:26+00:00 Scams To Avoid 16 Comments

When I first became a Scam Buster many years ago, one of my goals was to counter the plague of fake scam reports that were created on YouTube to sell money making opportunities. These fake reports had a very simple design. Talk about the money making opportunity and then tell you that it is not a scam. Next sell you the money making opportunity or a method to get leads for the money making opportunity. Some of these fake scam reports would even try to sell you another money making opportunity.

Super Affiliate Network Scam? Yes It Is In My Opinion!

Ethan-Vanderbuilt July 23, 2018 Super Affiliate Network Scam? Yes It Is In My Opinion!2018-08-10T18:47:53+00:00 Scams To Avoid 20 Comments

Skyway Capital/Skyway Group Warning Issued In New Zealand

Ethan-Vanderbuilt July 20, 2018 Skyway Capital/Skyway Group Warning Issued In New Zealand2018-07-20T18:52:51+00:00 News 7 Comments

The warnings about the Skyway Capital scam continue to roll out. This month New Zealand joins Belgium, Lithuania, and Estonia in warning their residents about Skyway Capital/Skyway Group.

Morgan Johnson’s $54 Million Digital Altitude Judgment Suspended

Ethan-Vanderbuilt July 10, 2018 Morgan Johnson’s $54 Million Digital Altitude Judgment Suspended2018-07-10T07:31:38+00:00 News 5 Comments

Morgan Johnson of the Digital Altitude scheme that falsely claimed it would enable people to earn substantial income online, and Upside LLC used to process consumers’ credit card payments, are banned from selling business coaching programs and investment opportunities under settlements with the Federal Trade Commission.

Dollars & Sense Host Bob Guess Sentenced to 12 Years

Ethan-Vanderbuilt July 9, 2018 Dollars & Sense Host Bob Guess Sentenced to 12 Years2018-07-09T08:23:46+00:00 News 5 Comments

Bobby Eugene Guess, who at one time touted his investment skills through a radio show called “Dollars & Sense” and with in-person financial seminars, was sentenced to 12 years in prison on July 3 for fraud in the sale of millions of dollars in securities in a worthless internet company.

Jamberry The End?

Ethan-Vanderbuilt June 28, 2018 Jamberry The End?2018-06-30T07:02:12+00:00 News 13 Comments

In a recent video by Jamberry representatives, issues with shipping and delays in payment of commissions were discussed. They also claimed, Jamberry has quit communicating with their reps and they are wondering who is managing the company.

Digital Altitude Scam Can’t Be Reopened By The Receiver

Ethan-Vanderbuilt June 27, 2018 Digital Altitude Scam Can’t Be Reopened By The Receiver2018-06-27T09:19:55+00:00 News No Comment

Back in February, the FTC shutdown the Digital Altitude scam. The Receiver released their first report on the Digital Altitude scam in March. At that time the Receiver believed that the business could not be operated legally and profitably. This conclusion remains the same in their second report.

Avoid The Essential Oil Plague

Ethan-Vanderbuilt June 26, 2018 Avoid The Essential Oil Plague2018-06-26T10:13:40+00:00 Scams To Avoid 12 Comments

On every social network there is a plague of false claims made about the curing of almost every disease for man or dog by an essential oil. I want to be clear with you. This is nothing but one of the oldest scams in America: the snake-oil salesman.

MOBE Scam Shutdown Key Questions Answered

Ethan-Vanderbuilt June 12, 2018 MOBE Scam Shutdown Key Questions Answered2018-06-16T06:35:04+00:00 News 33 Comments

Now that My Online Business Empire (MOBE) has been shutdown. There are some key questions that people have been asking. For example, what should I do next? Also, where is Matt Lloyd?

MOBE Scam Shutdown For Bilking $125 Million From Victims

Ethan-Vanderbuilt June 11, 2018 MOBE Scam Shutdown For Bilking $125 Million From Victims2018-06-12T12:31:50+00:00 News 28 Comments

Official word has arrived from the FTC today on the fate of My Online Business Empire (MOBE). A federal court has halted the MOBE scam and frozen the companies assets at the FTC’s request. They have been charged with bilking more than $125 million from thousands of people.

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