Why Envelope Stuffing Scams Continue To Exist
Why do such simple work at home scams continue to exist? They are one of the least clever con tricks around, and seemingly for very low stakes -the average pitch is for around $30. How do these cheesy scams continue?
Here is an interesting story which may shed some light on the problem, WNDU News on Premier Solutions
Premier Solutions is the most recent incarnation of a company that started out called Home Business System... in 2005, we filed a lawsuit...to enjoin that organization from taking part in these practices where they lied about how much money you could expect to earn," said Jim DePriest with the Arkansas Attorney General's Office.But, despite the Arkansas Attorney General's lawsuit, the letters are still coming; and when Andrews called the number given on the letter he was greeted with:
"Hello, are you making this call because you would like the opportunity to make some money? If so, you've just come across an opportunity that could help you meet your needs…" said the woman’s voice on the recording for the envelope-stuffing scam.
The scammers still have everything up and running, and unfortunately, it huts people who need the money they lose.
"The victims tend to be elderly, because that's who stays at home. Or disabled in some fashion, and people who are looking to augment what might be a fixed income by working at home, so this a venerable part of the community," DePriest said.
What is the kicker on this?
"In April, the business was fined $1.3 million for more than 12,000 counts of deceptive practices in Arkansas. That money hasn't been paid."
No money paid, nobody in jail, and the scam continues.
Now you know all you need to know -scam criminals make money.
