ACN Scam? Yes It Is In My Opinion!
The ACN scam was founded in 1993. It was the vision of four entrepreneurs – Greg Provenzano, Robert Stevanovski, Tony Cupisz and Mike Cupisz. ACN began as a reseller of long distance services in the U.S., but over time has grown to offer all the essential services customers in 23 countries use on a daily basis. ACN is one of the most requested business opportunities by my subscribers for a review. Here is that review.
Update October 10, 2014: A class action complaint against ACN has been filed in North Carolina. Here are some highlights:
“The ACN and XOOM sales pitch is in reality false and misleading in that the rates actually charged to consumers are not competitive and bear little relation to prevailing market conditions. As a consequence of this scheme, consumers across the nation are essentially being scammed out of millions of dollars in exorbitant charges for electricity and gas”.
“ACN and XOOM also advise their IBOs to advertise to their customers that by switching to XOOM, they will enjoy energy costs savings. As one IBO has explained, “They tell us during the meetings that XOOM Energy is a way for your family and friends to save money on their electricity and gas bills and for you to make quick money.”
“These statements are materially misleading, because by switching to XOOM, consumers receive energy services that are substantially more costly”. – Source Businessforhome.org
ACN Scam Claims
At ACN, if it’s on, you get paid!
If a 19 year old with no experience can do this, anyone else can. – Marc Isaac, Circle of Champions Member
ACN is a personal development program with a compensation plan attached. – Greg Provenzano, Co-Founder
The owners have a commitment to always putting the needs of the masses above the needs of themselves.
ACN has enabled countless people of all ages, cultures and backgrounds to experience financial and personal freedom, allowing them to live the life they’ve always imagined.
I gotta tell you i’m not kidding you it’s overwhelming the money that you can make here. – SVP Debbie Davis
Here is a video example of how ACN members use high pressure sales to scam people.
ACN Scam Reality
ACN originally stood for the American Communications Network Inc. They changed their name to just ACN to reflect their international presence.
Required Costs:
Team Trainer application fee $499.
Annual renewal fee $149.
Additional Costs:
Your Business Assistant $39.99 per month. They claim this is optional, but one of the founders makes it clear you need it to win.
“Your Business Assistant gives you all the tools that you need to plug in every single day, month after month. Every single person out there who is serious about winning needs to subscribe to this package, so that we can pour all the positive things into your life that are necessary in order for you to win in ACN.” – ACN President and Co-Founder Greg Provenzano
$5-$10 per weekly meeting.
$149-$159 plus food, hotel, and travel for ACN Training Events. Some senior representatives will tell you that you should not join ACN if you can’t attend these events.
Here is a video presentation for the ACN opportunity:
Refund Policy
You may cancel your Team Trainer agreement, without penalty or obligation, for a full refund, if postmarked within ten (10) business days from the date of this Agreement, exclusive of the date of signing. I understand that if I cancel after the ten (10) day period, I am not entitled to a full refund. – Source ACN IBO Agreement
The ACN Scam
I believe ACN is running a legal scam.
In my opinion, many ACN representatives use misleading statements to get you to join the opportunity. They do not disclose the income you can expect to make on average for this business opportunity in the USA. They use a 7+ level compensation plan that maximizes compensation of the down line at level 5 and above. This scams new IBOs out of the compensation they should receive for making the sales. They limit you to selling non-competitively priced products to yourself and your warm market. This limits your customer market and forces the recruitment of other IBOs to expand your marketing beyond your warm market. This maximizes the amount of Team Trainer $499 application fees and other IBO fees for the company.
ACN strictly prohibits IBOs from engaging in any “cold marketing” techniques for purposes of customer acquisition at any time. Cold marketing is defined as any promotional activity that is geared toward random individuals who have no personal, business, social or acquaintance relationship(s) with the promoter. Examples of cold marketing include, but are not limited to, mass advertising, purchased leads, trade show participation, door-to-door selling, telemarketing, pamphlet distribution, etc. – Source ACN Policies & Procedures
In order to receive compensation, IBOs must maintain a minimum number of personal customer points per ACN’s Compensation Plan. – Source ACN Policies & Procedures
If you do not qualify, you do not get paid a commission even if you have made a sale!
ACN Products And Pricing
FOR YOUR HOME
Digital Phone Service
Local & Long Distance
Wireless
Energy
Television
Home Security & Automation
Internet
Technical Support
ACN View
FOR YOUR BUSINESS
Phone Service
Energy
Merchant Services
Security & Automation
Satellite TV
Technical Support
Non-competitive product examples.
I have seen many claims that ACN pricing is not competitive. I found these claims to be true in my area.
Wireless:
ACN Flash Unlimited Wireless $47 * Pricing does not reflect applicable taxes, surcharges, and fees.
Virgin Mobile Unlimited Wireless $35 * Taxes included.
Internet:
ACN only offered one option at $29.95 per month.
AT&T Direct offered lower cost options and a $29.95 per month option with $50 cash back.
“They want you to sell home services just on the basis that because you work for ACN your friends will sign up to do you a favor. They tell you that your sales pitch needs to be focused on getting a favor since we cannot promise them any savings nor can we claim superior service. I don’t know about anyone else but I’d have a hard time selling something that had no value added except that you’re doing me a favor.” – Source Ripoffreport.com
The bottom line was that my customers were supposed to stay with ACN because they were friends and family and I had asked them for a “huge” favor. It was disgusting! – Source Topix.com
ACN IBO Internet marketing limitations.
ACN maintains a variety of official company websites and also offers all IBOs the option to sign up for their own personal Distributor Website to help promote their business. ACN strongly believes that it provides its IBOs with all the online tools in order for them to run a successful business, and therefore discourages the creation of any online marketing or advertising outside of what ACN already provides. – Source ACN Policies & Procedures
ACN Compensation Plan
Click Here for a compensation plan video overview.
The problem with 5 or more levels of compensation.
Income claims are made in the USA without an Income disclosure that shows average income for IBOs.
“Think about it where could an uneducated housewife with no skills no degree no nothing no confidence where else could somebody like that go in and make millions of dollars.” – Income Claims by SVP Debbie Davis
If sellers make any claims about how much money you might make, they have to give you a separate paper with more specifics. Like, the number and percentage of people who got those results or better. – Source FTC Bogus Business Opportunities
Here is a study from Canada on ACN average incomes.
Fewer than 1 in 200 people who register with ACN will recover their initial investment. – Source ehow.com
Income Statements found on ACN website.
USA
Success as an ACN Independent Business Owner (IBO) is not guaranteed, but rather influenced by an individual’s specific efforts. Not all ACN IBOs make a profit and no one can be guaranteed success as an ACN IBO.
Canada
Success as an ACN Independent Business Owner (IBO) is not guaranteed, but rather influenced by an individual’s specific efforts. Not all ACN IBOs make a profit and no one can be guaranteed success as an ACN IBO. Active IBOs are those that earned money and acquired at least one new customer during the year. The average ACN Canada active IBO in 2010 earned approximately $500. ACN Canada IBOs are prohibited from making any claims of earnings other than the amounts provided above.
ACN Problems With Integrity
ACN Integrity Video – In their disclaimer before this video it says: You should make your own decision about whether the ACN opportunity is right for you. These comments are not intended to influence your decision, and you should rely only on your own research when deciding whether to pursue the ACN opportunity.
Donald Trump
In August 2013, New York Attorney General Schneiderman sued Trump and his business school for $40m. Schneiderman said the school engaged in persistent fraud and illegal and deceptive conduct and violated federal consumer protection law. In a conflict that was nasty from the start, Schneiderman said then that, “No one, no matter how rich or famous they are, has a right to scam hard-working New Yorkers.” – Source Theguardian.com
Trump University Scam?
Patrick Maser & Michael Maser
Federal records show Michael Maser pled guilty to possession of ecstasy with intent to distribute and conspiracy to launder money and was given a 54 month prison sentence. – Source Triblive.com
He was released from prison in September of 2006 according to Bureau of Prison records.
Patrick Maser pled guilty to conspiring to launder money and was sentenced to five years probation.
Patrick Maser likes to tell people he has no problem recruiting anyone. What is very interesting is that when you start to question representatives about the high failure and loss rates for ACN IBOs, many will say the following: “BUT, let me be VERY clear – ACN is NOT for everyone.“
Montana Securities Commissioner Monica Lindeen accused ACN of running a “pyramid scheme” and filed a temporary cease and desist order back in 2010.
The Commissioner also cited the low average earnings of ACN reps based in Montana. Allegedly, in 2008 ACN recruited 91 Montana participants who “paid approximately $61,741.69 to be a part of the program”, averaging $678 each. All but two lost money, with one making $696 and the other making $700. In 2009 “over 300″ Montana participants joined ACN and paid about $234,800, averaging about $775 each. According to the Commissioner’s Office ACN’s records show $896.86 was paid out to these participants, in total. – Source Csi.mt.gov
Commissioner Lindeen says her investigation found the actions she was concerned about were not part of the ACN business model, but were being carried about by ACN’s independent representatives in Montana.
ACN settled the issue by promising additional training for its representatives as well as helping Montana video phone customers install their service, Lindeen said. – Source Missoulian.com
I do not agree with this settlement. Low average earnings have not been resolved for ACN IBOs even with additional training.
Here is a television exposé of ACN:
ACN Scam Conclusion
In my opinion, you should avoid the ACN opportunity. They do not disclose the income you can expect to make on average for this business opportunity in the USA. They use a 7+ level compensation plan that maximizes compensation of the down line at level 5 and above. This scams new IBOs out of the compensation they should receive for making sales. They limit you to selling non-competitively priced products to yourself and your warm market. This limits your customer market and forces the recruitment of other IBOs to expand your marketing beyond your warm market. This maximizes the amount of Team Trainer $499 application fees and other IBO fees for the company.
Since some ACN up-lines like to get you to go to your friends and neighbors and call them up and ask them for a favor. I want to ask you for a “huge” favor. Please do not give ACN $499.
First of all, thank you for this article, it needs to be shared. This has all the answers I needed. Even the comments is what I have experienced after attending their “training” invite. They raised so many red flags. The whole atmosphere has a cult vibe. Trust your instincts. Don’t let money control your actions. They will pull on your heart strings by giving a sappy story no one cares about. Don’t be a sucker. They say they don’t need you because there are plenty of other desperate sheep they can prey on. Wise up. They won’t answer any of your questions meaning there is something to hide. How many business out there is truly honest with no(zero) lies? They said you can make quick money then later in the training said it takes time. I call contradiction and I also call bullshit when I hear one. ACN is not for everyone. Of course not, I rather sell legal marijuana. Choice is yours. Be a part of the scam, be the scamer, or get scam. (You can thank me later) My grandma always tell me, “if something is too good to be true, it’s probably BAD”.
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I stopped by the event in Baltimore this past weekend (April 7, 2018). It was so clear to me that this is a scam, like a pyramid scheme. They spent a lot of time pumping up the crowd, saying how wonderful it is to be a member, without explaining what they actually do, or how their program works. The website is the same way. The event was a total pressure environment, exactly like a cult. They tried to pressure me to stay. I got out as soon as possible.
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I agree with you, can’t believe how they are even allowed in Australia where has such strict work laws.
I had the misfortune of going to one of their “recruiting events” through someone known to me that was baited into it. I wasn’t informed of anything before getting there, so i was under the impression that it was a legitimate business opportunity and gave it a shot to hear about it.
Once you get there it feels like you are at church, but its the business church, and they are not only trying to brainwash you 24/7 but also will teach you how to brainwash other people. If it is not enough they still have the face to always voluntarily mention that it is not a “pyramid scheme”, just the fact that they feel the need to mention it, shows how shady it is.
You see a few presenters telling how the scheme changed their lives, and if you are just slightly skeptical you won’t buy into these peoples stories and presentations. It’s like a nest that drags vulnerable people with no investment knowledge who are desperate for any income and gets them stuck into a promise that will never happen. Not only that they also transform these people in sellers, but it’s not a normal seller, they have a manual to keep on baiting the people, including the smart ones and not letting them know about the whole information or start fee, or annual fee, and only dump that on you when you are in their little church being brainwashed by dozens of them.
It is very invasive, and you feel really bad when you are approached by other people cause they are really insistent and usually is someone you care about and can’t just tell them to “fu*k off” as i would have done if it was someone else trying to sell me a scam.
Im curious how can this still be a thing here in Australia?
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Thank you for this report. The whole thing had a weird cult vibe to it. Everyone seems really nice so you don’t want to just run, but then they keep insisting you pay that damn $500 the same night, or you’ll have a hard time leaving the building. The girl who was trying to recruit me kept talking about looking into my soul (no joke) and seeing that I had potential. When I politely tried to leave, saying that I might attend one of the Saturday seminars for more information, she became desperate, trying every trick to get my attention again and get me to blindly sign away $500 to a company I still know little about. She wouldn’t/couldn’t answer any of my questions regarding how we were supposed to find more customers once we ran out of family to hit up –and I mean BASIC questions–citing that she too didn’t know everything before signing up.
Other members would come around and reiterate that it would be stupid to see the opportunity go, and to keep me from exiting, she introduced me to even more higher level members who would ask: what am I studying in school with “oh, really, well this is a great way to make money for that” type of bland responses once i told them. at no point do they mention how much they individually make, only that their bills are taken care of (much emphasis on bills and payments).
What I found tackiest of all was that when I stated multiple times that I did not have the money at the time, they asked where I was employed, made judgments on how little I made and did I want to keep making that much forever (um, no), if I could borrow money from my family for this, or open a credit acct…..When I said if I were to borrow money from someone I would need to explain to them properly what it was for, they all but told me to just make up an excuse and not mention the company. The girl told me her own mom didn’t get what her job was and was “negative” about it. I was too polite to ask if her mom understood now after she was making such awesome money 😀 Finally, the woman in her late twenties, who this girl looked up to, laid it out for me, actually saying “ACN doesn’t need you. This is a great company and it’s going to keep doing great whether you work here or not.” I said I was sure she was right several times as she reiterated these points. She was trying her best to keep her professional face on, but it was starting to wear thin.
My polite asking for more information and time to think became an increasingly obvious personal affront to them.
The experience went from amusing (I wasn’t sure if I was going to take it seriously to begin with) to kind of creepy, feeling like I was being watched on my way out. I’m glad I read your write up, to confirm what I suspected.
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My husband and his whole family are at acn international convince all weekend end in Brisbane I wonder what they are filling her head with 🤔
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Garbage and brainwashing.
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Yes and I have already been called his cloud popper he has never uses that sentence before today
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So there was the extremely attractive woman who almost got me sucked into this program, she gave me her number and asked me out to what i thought was a lunch date. About a minute after sitting she pulls out all these papers and shows me this video. As im watching some older well dressed guy comes and have a seat at the table we were at and thats when i realized this might be some kind of scheme and reading all of you peoples post im glad i didnt just blindy sign up for it. I figure they must be trained on what to say to people from a script or something because alot of what they said to me is what im reading here in the comments.
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Hi, Ethan. Thanks for this well written article. An old acquaintance from high school invited me to an ACN meeting at the local Hilton. I’m guessing it’s a recruitment event or something. She called me on the phone to invite me and the whole thing sounded super scripted, I immediately knew something was off about her “part-time job offer”. She didn’t even tell me what it was about or what the job was. I texted her today and I got the company name from her, I asked if it involved me paying or selling something and she hasn’t replied since I asked about that. Definitely suspicious. Anyway, I’m going to apply soon to work at my local bank, wish me luck!
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You are very welcome. ACN has no jobs so you are not missing out. Good luck with your bank job.
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Hi Diane, I’m just curious how long ago was the last time you heard from this acquaintance, before they reached out to invite you to a meeting? This is exactly how their “warm market” recruiting process works – going from relatives and close friends, to “everyone you know”. Unfortunately, it does not take into account whether you might be good at this business and can actually make any money. Your instincts are good – stick with them!
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I got sucked in by a very smooth talking recruiter and signed up while on the phone with him. I immediately regretted it. Fortunately, I was able to get my refund for registration because I acted fast (you have 10 day window for refund, but if you really don’t want to be an IBO, begin the cancellation process the day you signed up).
For people in the US, if you end up paying under pressure, but did not want to do it, you can now just write a formal 1 page email to ACN (ACNRepEntryUS@acninc.com) requesting ok cancel your IBO acc. No form to fill out just include: name, address, IBO number, day you started, day you want your IBO cancelled, reason for resignation (just say “it’s not the path for you” or something), and a firm request for a full refund.
Because I had paid, I got access to the IBO back office site, and I used their “chat service” link at the bottom of the page to get the email to send my letter to and fax number to fax it to be safe (I forgot the fax number though). Once my cancellation was confirmed, I got an email saying they understood and a refund had been processed. I also called the IBO customer service line multiple times to verify the process was in effect (and their IBO phone people were actually nice).
Long story short, the recruiters are not the company CEOs, so If you sign up and pay and have immediate second thoughts, don’t go back to the recruiter. They’ll just try to convince you to stay.
However, if this company worked for you that’s also okay, no hard feelings.
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I was using home Internet and home phone service provided by ACN, recommended by a friend who’s a ACN rep.
I was paying $ 70+ for 3Mbits internet speed and home phone service, not to mention that internet often got disconnected and extremely slow during peak hours, and it was in a 2-year contract. At the end of the contract period, I got deal for 55Mbits for $29.99 per month with Comcast, with no contract!
When I complained the Internet speed to ACN sales rep, first thing they said was “you can cancel the contract by paying $30”, and the next sentence was “Will that be all for today then?”. I was shocked that they didn’t even mention about their service, and all they care is to charge money for whatever they can charge for. For all the sales rep, please don’t sell this garbage to your friends! For all the people who are considering using ACN service, please think twice!! do you really want to get service from companies that don’t care about the service they provide, and all they care is charging you unreasonable price! As far as I know now, all the service “provided” by ACN is actually companies we can purchase plans directly, like AT&T. ACN is directly using AT&T’s service, just charging you as the third party. They got rip off like I did before!
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How bad was your internet speed? Did they allow you to cancel the contract? Some folks have found it difficult to cancel ACN.
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Mr. Vanderbuilt.
I just left a Meeting from these guys with a lot of Young folks my Age (21-23) and met Marc Isaac and his Father. I STILL Ponder how they are Millionaires at his age and how my friend has 6 Figures. He’s doing amazing. I hate being a sales man I only know about Fitness and Supplements so I don’t have experience. My Father told me he’s been to these ” Tuperware” Parties before and they make money off of you way before you make anything and not to do it.
I’m kinda Jealous that there is are these cute girls and well dress guys my Age with this kind of money. My friend even said he’ll pay the expenses first for me to get started and coach me through. This is Crazy. What’s your Take ??
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My take is don’t fall for this scam. They make money off of you. Don’t give them your money. Listen to your father.
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Your father is a wise man. Do not be tempted by the luxuries they show you, I nearly fell for that trap too. When I went to an ACN meeting proposed by my friend, it was at a millionaire’s houses with BMWs, pools, basketball courts, etc. The millionaire kept talking about how any of us could have all of that if we joined ACN at a young age like him. Many of my friends fell for it but I had doubt.
After doing much research, I’ve learned that ACN really won’t do anything for you. Apart from the 500$ beginner’s fee, there’s also a 168$ annual fee which they did not disclose and they insist that their so called “optional” monthly fee is required for success. If your heart isn’t strong enough to scam others for several years, then ACN is not made for you. Otherwise, if you can screw over your friends and acquaintances for years on end, then you might make some money with ACN. That’s my opinion.
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A classic “poser” trick… make sure your prospects see fancy cars and luxury homes to lure them in. Ask to see the title for both of them – and get your shovel out for the excuses that will follow. Go even further – check your county recorder website to see if they even own a house, or have debts they aren’t paying – you might be surprised what you see! Talk is cheap – ask for proof.
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A very close relative of mine approached me recently asking me for a “big favor.” They recently became an ACN Rep and they want me to switch my energy supplier fee to Xoom Energy. Since I’m already paying a supplier fee and I’m not going to ever get out of it, I might as well switch so I can help them reach their 50 customer points quota and they can get a $1,000 commission check.
I live in an all electric home, so you can only imagine how much I am already paying for electricity. I don’t have to imagine, because I know how much I pay and it’s ridiculous. Now, I know that there is some sort of contract involved when you switch your supplier to Xoom and if you cancel, they charge you like $200.00 early termination fee. There is also not a promise of any savings, they are potential savings. I don’t want potential savings when I am already paying over $300.00 for electricity and I certainly don’t want to be charged extra or have my good name sent to collections! My relative did not tell me that part. I learned that on my own after doing some research on Xoom Energy and ACN. What a slime ball for failing to mention that to me. They just want me to hand over my electric bill that I pay for and let them start screwing with it.
Then came the part where I should join ACN and become a rep for $499… So I did more research. I was beyond mortified when I read about this SCAM. I find out you’re basically scamming your friends and family to get commission checks. Now my question is, what happens when you get your family members to sign up, even if it is just for Energy supplier fees or cell service or home phone service, and they get ripped off? What happens then? I know that I would be p.o’d. and holidays would be awkward, and any further interactions would be just as awkward after that. I live a stones throw away from this family member. How are people OK with doing this to people that they are supposed to love and care about their well being.
I have worked very hard to get where I am. I work hard to keep my credit in good shape by not living beyond my means and paying my bills on time. This would damage my hard work and a relationship that is already strained.
Funny thing is, this family member is having a meeting with some ACN Reps. at their house tonight and invited me over. I haven’t been invited to a holiday gathering or a family gathering in 3 years, but I am supposed to hand over my electric bill and attend this meeting with a smile on face? The nerve of some people…
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Sorry to say this, but if you listen to the head guys on the DVRs from their big events, they tell you that because of their activities (hounding family and friends to earn commission) they are members of the NFL = “no friends left” group. The tragedy is, many people there seem to think this is funny and laugh. It’s not funny, the tiny bit that most people get credit for is hardly worth sacrificing a relationship for. It’s really pathetic how they get their sales folks to buy into this…
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I feel they are definitely a big time scam artist…and they create identity fraud. they say I ordered digital phone service which I NEVER did or received but they say I owe them over 500 dollars for service I never asked for or received. I call several times to straighten out they say they see it is incorrect and they SAY they created a investigation but nothing happened and this was after they already stole 131.00 dollars from me. then to add salt into the wound they send me to collections for non payment…really
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Ethan You provide such complete in depth reporting. The facts are the facts. Truth is overwhelmingly clear. U truly are brave & a hero.
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Thank you. I appreciate your comment.
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I got sucked into ACN AKA ScamCN about 20 years ago. I was a stupid naive kid who thought he was going to get extremely rich with this program. My up line contact was a gem sales lady who was great at selling this crap. My intentions were to really get involved with the deregulation of electricity in Florida which never even happened in the first place but was promised all along that’s what was going to happen since it was taking place in California. Well after all was said and done after I paid the $499 I got all of a $10 check and a thank you sucker pat on the back!
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Thanks for all the work and effort you put in to make this… I have been approached twice on this, once in London and now in Ireland.. In London it plain out smelled like a wet rat… this time it looks like one too.. some basic intuition told me it is too good to be true.
The issue is that it has come to me through people I am pretty close to and they are always young and easily impressionable with the idea and concept of fast and easy money… There are no short cuts and it seems ACN is no exception to that rule.
Thanks again!
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A friend of mine has signed me up but ACN have a 7 day free trial and on the 8th day the fee of £478 will be debited from my account, I am still currently within my 7 days but decided to do some research as I was with Paycation and Plannet Intelligent Travellers but did not see results and I found this. I am currently building my own business now so thought this would help me financially but after reading your article I am now not so sure. I like the idea of residual income but can it be done without scamming others? If so do you know of any organisations that do that you can recommend or should all residual income organisations be avoided?
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If your looking to created long term residual income with MLM companies, you are not going to find it. I explain why here: https://ethanvanderbuilt.com/2017/02/08/the-mlm-residual-income-myth/
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http://www.bolsamania.com/noticias/politica/como-donald-trump-hizo-millones-con-una-empresa-de-marketing-en-problemas–831949.html
Durante la última década, Donald Trum ha ganado varios millones de dólares por ensalzar a ACN Inc, una empresa de marketing multinivel que ha resistido investigaciones regulatorias en tres países, informa The Wall Street Journal.
Según este medio, Trump no sólo respaldó a ACN, sino que contó dos veces con la compañía en su ex reality show, ‘The Celebrity Apprentice’. En ambos episodios destacados equipos de figuras del espectáculo competían por promover versiones de un aparato para vídeo llamadas (‘video phone’) que vendía ACN.
“Creo que el teléfono de vídeo de ACN es increíble”, aseguró el candidato a las primarias republicanas hora y media antes de la emisión de un programa en 2011, en pleno prime time.
Ellos pagaron mucho dinero para ir al programa. Era como dos horas de publicidad, a diferencia de un spot de 30 segundos
The Wall Street Journal desvela que incluso antes de que se emitiera el show, el aparato de ACN estaba en problemas. Se vendió mal, a diferencia de la tecnología de vídeo llamadas de Skype. La compañía había recortado entonces las órdenes al proveedor del producto, que despidió al 70% del personal y acabó presentándose en el tribunal federal de quiebras.
Lea también: Donald Trump se pone a la cabeza de los republicanos en la carrera presidencial de Estados Unidos
CIFRAS IMPOTANTES
Las malas noticias sobre este producto nunca fueron mencionadas por Trump, ni tampoco dijo a los espectadores que le habían pagado desde ACN por las apariciones en varios años del producto en su programa. Así, según The Wall Street Journal, documentos publicados durante la campaña demuestran que el magnate recibió 450.000 dólares por cada uno de los tres discursos que dio en favor de ACN.
En una entrevista realizada esta semana, Trump aseguró que ACN le había contratado para dar discursos de motivación. “No sé nada acerca de la empresa que no sea la gente que dirige la compañía. No estoy familiarizado con lo que hacen”.
Trump también dijo que las empresas pagaban una cuota por aparecer en ‘The Celebrity Apprentice’. “Ellos pagaron mucho dinero para ir al programa. Era como dos horas de publicidad, a diferencia de un spot de 30 segundos”.
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