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Billionaire Fetus Reveals ALL!
by Gary ~ July 8th, 2010
I hope that STUPID headline gave you a good laugh. But I have a reason for it (apart from giving you a bit of a chuckle).
Well, we’ve ALL seen them – sales pages making OUTRAGEOUS claims for income and wealth. Do you believe them? We’ve seen – Rich Jerk, Rich Janitor, Rich This, Rich That, blah, blah, blah… And now we have the latest variation of this theme – the Rich 16 Year Old.
It would seem that headlines and claims are now becoming more and more bold, outrageous and even aggressive, so it goes to follow that people are probably NOT believing them. Hence, in the dog-chasing-its-tail syndrome, the claims are becoming more and more ridiculous and sensationalistic.
My headline here is PATENTLY ridiculous. I deliberately made it so just to show you how stupid things are getting. What prompted me to do this? Read on…
I recently received a spam email from somebody (supposedly) about a 16 year old girl who is SUPPOSEDLY making millions with “her” system. There was also the provocative claim that she had recently made $405,179.29 in just 45 days. And then she claims: “That’s $119,738.50 in my pocket in the last 7 days, and I never even had to leave home for it!” Heady stuff huh? Against my better judgment (*sigh*), I decided to check it out. I was curious – and therein lies a little LESSON in itself, but I will press on.
Well, there she was – a picture of her. A couple of them. In one picture she was proudly displaying Cickbank checks. In the text, she was claiming to be a bit of a brat (probably true at that age – LOL). She said she “didn’t care.” (Whatever! – the favorite word of teens around this age. If you know any teens or have teens of your own you will KNOW what I mean… WHATEVER!)
While scrolling down the sales page I was looking at I noticed a picture of an expensive late model Bentley sedan with some stickers on the windscreen suggesting it was hers and some words below the picture saying: “The Rich 16′s $220,000 Bentley, before I’m even officially licensed to drive, haha.” Interestingly, the number plate had been blurred out. I could only think that this was to prevent those who would have the wherewithal to check the plate – and determine who the true owner was – from doing so. So, there was a little HINT.
Then there were all the usual screenshots of Clickbank checks and account information. Curiously, there was also a copy of a letter from Clickbank with certain sections conveniently blanked out. What struck me as odd is that all the names in all the letters and the Clickbank checks were ALL blurred out. Why? The young lady had already identified herself and told us her name. She’d already signed off using her name at the bottom of the sales letter too. Her identity had already been established – unless, of course, she was using a pseudonym (in which case it would have been more credible if she had stated so).
The letter displayed was from the Clickbank Premier Elite Program. I don’t doubt its authenticity. What I do doubt, however, is WHO it was addressed to. The picture of the envelope it came in also had the name blurred out. So, in my mind, at least, the value of those pieces of “PROOF” was immediately diminished by the suspicion they aroused.
Was the envelope and letter actually addressed to the alleged 16 year old or were they addressed to somebody else? Their inclusion just weakened the entire page. Besides, everybody knows those Clickbank screen shots can be photo-shopped. Does ANYBODY believe them?
Also, in the text of the letter it stated in the opening sentence: “This letter is to confirm that (name obscured) has been receiving payments (words removed) for our retail website, Clickbank.com, since November of 2006.” Um… the 16 year old says on the page that she isn’t good at math. Fair enough. But I am. That means she started 4 years ago which would have made her 12 years old. Another HINT that all may not be kosher with this promotional material.
My detective nose started to twitch. So, I spent a few minutes digging around and lo-and-behold… I found an almost identical page from a more “credible” source that used the SAME graphics – minus the insertion of the 16 year old girl’s persona and her deliberately portrayed “I don’t care what you think of me” attitude. It reeked of the “Rich Jerk” sales page from some years ago. A clone attempt. The other site displayed the same product, same color scheme, very similar information. In essence, it was the SAME.
Well, maybe she (or the person behind her persona) really is an affiliate of the original source. I don’t know. But the way that the sales page was written it suggested that this young girl had miraculously stumbled across a system of her own that had heaped wealth on her very quickly. Of course, this is playing up to the age-old greed and “me too” component in all of us. Brain thinks: “If a 16 year old kid can do this then the system she is using MUST BE INCREDIBLE.” Next brain thought: “I WANT this!” Sales psychology 101 in action.
Now, I’m not averse to using “creative” headlines myself. Heck! Look what I did with this. But they have to have some honesty and the entire presentation needs to be CONSISTENT. In this instance it isn’t. The whole page is just too contradictory.
Nevertheless, there are dozens of people promoting it. I checked it. There they are – all out there with their Clickbank hoplinks. I wonder if they are using the “system” themselves or are just blindly whoring it to make commissions off the unwary. The latter I would suspect.
So, what next? What about this for an OUTRAGEOUS HEADLINE?…
“The BILLIONAIRE FETUS Reveals How It Became Wealthy Online While STILL in Its Mother’s Womb – NO Computer Skills Necessary.” (“wah-wah: How could I get a computer in here anyway? Goo-goo-ga-ga”)
SUMMARY: Don’t believe everything that you see or hear. Do your DUE DILIGENCE. Remember, if there’s a few bucks in it MANY people will promote it and SOME will promote ANYTHING and more than a few will just blatantly rip-off anyone and everyone.
Interesting footnote: In between me starting and finishing this blog post, the video at the top of the so-called 16 year old’s site has now been removed from YouTube because of – wait for it… “terms of use violation.” Interesting huh?
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July 8th, 2010 at 9:37 am
Gary,
The headline was absolutely DELICIOUS!
I laughed my pants off, ha, ha… IF that happens to be a valid English expression? LOL
Anyway, you have carefully and masterfully dissected that LAME salespage (I bet it has high conversions, though…)
I don’t know why, but to me there are many, many others that look much too hypey too – it may be my cultural background, dunno – yet they still convert like crazy.
What can be done?
You took a step – a small step that is – towards it BUT there would be many more steps necessary before people would look more closely to these things.
I, for one, do what I can, myself. While not so gifted as you are at writing, I can’t expect to come up with blog posts or articles similar to yours, BUT I simply avoid promoting things I don’t believe IN or many times use myself.
On short term, I may cut down some of my income, but on long term, I think my audience is thankful: I do not trick them!
Back to the topic of “rich whatnot” I have also noticed the trend recently: younger and younger guns popping up like mushrooms after rain all around the place, claiming to have incredible results with ClickBank, especially.
It is UGLY and HARD to swallow, but for your readers, a piece of advice:
“Internet Marketing is not a lottery, but hard work, long late night hours and constant serious dedication like any other business needs!”
At least, that is the only thing that worked/works for me.
Talk soon,
Steve Lorenzo SEOVirtuoso
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July 8th, 2010 at 10:44 am
Well said Steve! I agree that this is a business that requries time and detication not just a quick easy fix or fast bucks. If that is your presecption I wonder how long you will last? I’m new in this business but I do take it very seriously and do not mind putting in the time and energy to make my business a sucess. I hope that others will too. We have great opportunities given to us..let’s respect that!
Thanks again for your imput!
Cheryl
July 8th, 2010 at 1:07 pm
Saw some of the chat yesterday and saw your mention of this post this morning.
Got a good belly laugh out this, Gary. Thanks for posting it. I haven’t seen the page in question, but I have to assume that since the claims are so outrageous, the product is probably pricey too–or not. Sometimes the “make a million a month” claims are followed by an equally outrageous price point of 7$ or $4.95 or something ridiculously low. I bet this one is around $67 or $97 (though she probably claims she can sell it for $1,997). Probably has some bundled “bonus” stuff you can get free anywhere–of course, she’ll claim it’s worth thousands…
Guess I’ll see if I can find the page and go have a few more laughs.
Thanks again. See you in the room.
Ken Harthun
July 8th, 2010 at 1:43 pm
It’s the oldest trick in the book though isn’t it. Ridiculous headline, stupendous claims of instant wealth without even having to leave my bed (trust me, if I could work from my bed I would) – oh, hang on, I’ve just realised how that sounds.
Ok, so I *could* work from my bed, but that isn’t the avenue I was planning on exploring. Please excuse me while I remove my mind from the gutter.
Anyway. As far as the blanking out of stuff goes, whenever I’ve posted pics of my car online (i.e. when showing my friends) I have blanked out my number plate. Just because it’s another piece of personal information that I don’t want out there for people to abuse (not my friends, obviously).
Likewise, if I were to show a letter addressed to me, I would block out my address (though that being said, I would leave my name intact – there’s no secrets there!).
I know that Aweber will give you my address but at least you have to have signed up to my list to get that – I’m not publishing that sort of information obviously online, as my many stalkers would be offended if more joined the queue. Yes, I know, a facetious end to a relatively credible argument.
Without wishing to sound particularly cynical, if something seems to be too good to be true, then it probably is.
Every avenue of work is hard work, and requires time & effort whether online or offline. You can’t just press a button & millions of (whatever your preferred currency is) will fly into your house.
Unfortunately, some people just aren’t conditioned into the idea of having to work for something, they want it all on a plate now. Those are the ones always looking for the next big thing or quick fix, and the ones that blame every else but themselves for their circumstances.
(This was only going to be a short reply, and look what has happened!!).
As my soapbox has appeared, I shall now take my leave before I go into fully-fledged ranting mode.
PMW
July 8th, 2010 at 3:09 pm
But WAIT, there’s more!
Nice post Gary. Glad to see you speaking out on this issue.
Regards,
Randy
July 8th, 2010 at 3:16 pm
Hi GazzMan
I couldn’t agree with you more!
Years ago, I read a touching and moving story from a guy online with a fantastic rags to riches tale.
He talked about meeting someone who had turned his life around and helped him to know and master a great system that led him to amass more wealth than he could ever have dreamed of.
He gave all the minute details of where, how, what and when they met and the circumstances etc. I bet you know what’s coming next?
I read the same EXACT touching story somewhere else a few days later – but with a different leading man!
I was sickened and angry, to tell the truth!
This was my first experience of lying marketing and I sent out an angry email to both guys, i think, telling them just how I felt.
That was a few years ago, and I’ve learned a thing or two since then. I didn’t know anything about affiliate promotion etc. back then, and I understand that marketing has to tell a story, but…INTEGRITY is too important to be thrown away so vicariously
Once a Marketer has been ‘outted’ as a LIAR, or FABRICATOR, or MEGA-EXAGERATOR – there’s no way back for him/her – not in MY books!
If its fiction, it’s fiction, make it plain and let’s enjoy the yarn/tale together!
If you say it’s true, make sure it’s verifiable; positive spin is okay as long as it doesn’t take off to the moon and beyond!
Thanks you GazzMan for sharing this.
Also, I got a bit obsessed recently, (I admit it) with checking out a Marketer who I thought was faking it.
I had nerly fallen for a big upsell product he had, and after I didn’t go through with it, I was very curious to read about his results online.
When i couldn’t find ANY testimonials, I became more and more curious about his whole outfit, and nigh on CONVINCED he wasn’t genuine.
Eventually, I stopped ‘stalking’ him. But just a hint of lying spirit leaves a nasty taste in the mouth and spoils the whole broth (if you get what I mean?)
So thanks for a great post, Gazzman, O Guru on the Grange!
Speak soon
Jaycee/Janet (who am I really?)
July 8th, 2010 at 3:34 pm
Hi Gazzman
Trouble is with all these ridiculous things weak people will most definately buy them thinking its the answer to all the prayers. Thinking about it that weak person was me a few months ago, thank god I woke up!! LOL
Can I swipe the post for my blog mate? I think my readers would enjoy it?
Nick
July 8th, 2010 at 3:36 pm
Gary,
I agree with everything you said.
I myself did some research. The only Carol Nguyen I can find anything about on the Internet, is 24 years old.
BTW, the Youtube video has been replaced with a flow player.
Chad Van Norman
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July 8th, 2010 at 6:44 pm
Gotta love it! Gazzman you bring an enlightened persepective to the masses with your posts. Now we need to add the badge for SHERLOCK HOLMES! You remind us that due dilligence is the way to go! Thanks for doing the checking…you are helping the IM community one step at a time!
July 8th, 2010 at 7:52 pm
Hi Gaz-Man
Enjoyed the post very much, you detect and analyse the bogus claims very well, but there is always a certain type of gullible person who allows their greed to overcome their common sense.
However I was thinking of making a similar claim : “Border Colley Guru reveals secret canine formula that makes $752,000.25 in 10 minutes” – OK. so the headline needs some work – but would people buy it.
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Keep up the good work – I’ve just downloaded your Adswops ebook and look forward to learning from it.
Thanks again.
Ken
July 9th, 2010 at 1:03 am
Hi Gary,
I guess there is reason the phrase Caveat Emptor (Let the Buyer beware) was developed in Latin in the 1500′s. Unfortunately this style of marketing is not new, it is just easier to do because of the anonymity of the internet.
It is just a shame that the most desparate people are the ones that always jump in with hope and not logic and caution.
This is no reason to just advertise blatent lies though and get people’s hopes up. At least in the case you described there was some clues available to indicate a possible scam and your post details them really well.
As honest internet marketers, I guess we have a responsibility to take over all of the top spots of search engines and other media possibilities and drive the rascals out.
Cheers
Alina
July 9th, 2010 at 2:09 am
@ Steve – Thanks for the compliments. Glad you got a laugh out of it. Regarding “younger and younger” – yes. That is why I chose the fetus. How much younger can you get. Hmm, reminds me of a joke about the capital city of Iraq. But I’ll leave that alone. Your comments about IM not being a lottery are well founded.
@ Cheryl – Yep. Steve added some excellent points to my post. With your attitude and willingness to learn and work you will succeed. It’s a pity there is so much stupid hype about. It casts shadows on all the people trying to do the right thing.
@ Ken – Thanks. I was laughing myself as I was writing this post. In fact, I had to cut some of it out for balance. I take your point on price. I often see people on Twitter saying: “Learn MY system to add 50,000 followers!” Then you go to their account and see that they have only 200 followers themselves. Credibility ZERO! From memory I think the price of this young girl’s EXPOSE was $67.
@ Nix – I’m laughing at your (outrageous) opening comments. Very funny. I take your point on anonymity but in this case the props were put up as PROOF and then disguised. The effect of that was NO PROOF at all. It was just dumb – like the usual mandatory home, car and Clickbank shots to PROVE wealth. Hmm, that reminds me… I need to get the Lambo serviced.
@ Randy – Yeah! Want a set of steak knives with my NEW book on how to be a Gazzillionaire?
@ Jaycee – I have come across that “bleeding heart” stuff many times. IMO they are WORSE than the age-old Nigerian scams about shifting $100 million out of a deposed king’s former kingdom. Shameful copywriting has done this. Sure, you have to stand out from the crowd but… keep it REAL. “O Guru”… oh dear! LOL!
@ Nick – Glad you ‘woke up” – LOL! Yeah, you can swipe my post if you want – so long as you don’t change it and leave my name and website URL on it as the originator.
@ Chad – Yep. That was her name. I wasn’t gonna mention it or her website because I didn’t want to give the offer any more oxygen.
@ Jerry – OMG – first “O Guru” and now “Sherlock Holmes.” I think I’m becoming RANTman rather than GazzMan. Due diligence was my objective with this. People need to CHECK the claims that are made. ANYONE can slap up a website and call themself an expert in anything. That is the danger for the unwary.
@ Ken – LOL! I think your headline could do with a makeover. Hope you enjoy the adswaps e-book. All of my e-books here are designed to help people with various life and Internet Marketing issues. If you get a moment, let me know what you think.
@ Alina – Good warning indeed. I agree that the anonymity is a big lure for people who want to “pull swifties.” The page that I read had elements of truth but there were also a lot of hints that all was not above board. Websites that mix a bit of truth with a lot of fiction are the most dangerous for the uninitiated.
Thanks to everyone who took the time out of their busy day to come here and add to this discussion. I appreciate all of you very much.
Gary
July 9th, 2010 at 4:41 am
Hey Gary,
I’m all depressed now! You mean there’s no such thing as making $72 billion dollars in 32 seconds with no experience, no traffic, no list, and not having to do any work on the Internet?
You just ruined all my hopes and dreams… LOL
For everyone reading, if sounds to good to be true it is. And you can really generate an income online. Truthfully, making hundreds of thousands is a rare exception. Surely, it can be done.
Realistically, you’ll have to invest time (and or money) to succeed.
My advice to newcomers or thosen who’ve been trying for a while and suffer from “the dog-chasing-its-tail syndrome” is stop jumping around from course to course or strategy to strategy. Pick one or two and give it a solid go… if it works stick with it… if not move on.
The trick though is to F.O.C.U.S – Follow One Course Until Successful
Great post Gary… you always crack me up!
All the best to everyone…
Eric Bonnici
July 9th, 2010 at 6:20 am
Your headline was certainly eye catching and made me click which is what it’s all about. The sales page is an example of “creative” copywriting.
At least coming from Clickbank people can get a refund if it’s no good.
But best to check these things out thoroughly first.
I wonder what review there are on it? Probably all biased eh?
Sandy
July 9th, 2010 at 9:09 am
@ Eric Thanks for the ‘FOCUS’ acronym – (Follow One Course Until Successful) – that is really useful. I can work with that. Cheers!
Jaycee
July 9th, 2010 at 10:03 am
Hey Gazz,
Nothing like reading a good ol’ Gazz-man style rant to start the day!
Unfortunately this type of crap is everywhere and over the past year since I have really got into internet marketing I have learned just how prevalent it is.
There’s a great example of quite a prominent product launched this week. I don’t doubt the creator has made a bucket load of cash online but having taken a good look at it, I’d make an educated guess they did NOT make that money using the systems being taught in the product.
The usual scenario of the “whole story” not being told with newbies getting the smoke and mirrors treatment.
I have attempted to take a stand against crapness, by only promoting paid products I have reviewed myself – I’ll just wait for the fallout when I “dare” to give a bad review to a product which deserves it…
David
July 10th, 2010 at 2:14 am
@ Eric – Sorry to dash your hopes – LOL! Hey, I like that F.O.C.U.S acronym. Thanks for sharing it here. Glad to give you a laugh too Eric.
@ Sandy – Yes, you are correct – Clickbank will refund people if the product doesn’t live up to the promises. I did notice a high refund rate on that product – then again, I have a lot of difficulty discerning the facts from the fiction on that particular sales page. The “reviews” I read were all LAZY ones simply based on the sales page – NOTHING new or original and NONE of them made me believe that any of the affiliate promoters had ANY experience at all with the product they were promoting. They were just in it for the quick affiliate buck.
@ Jaycee – I just said that – LOL! Thanks again Eric.
@ David – Sadly, there is just so MUCH that one can rant about in Internet Marketing. As the song says: “Take the L Out of Lover and it’s Over.” But take the BS out of Internet Marketing and you will be left with about 5% of useful information. There is SO much hype and junk out there.
Thanks for making these comments folks.
Gary
July 15th, 2010 at 7:54 am
Thanks for this CSI demonstration, Gary. A wholesome reminder what we all ought to do instead of falling for the next shiny new thing that then turns out to be an old, tarnished whatsit.
The curse of our time, the fast-track road to untold riches by pressing a button and watching the checks arrive. It goes hand in hand with byte sized attention spans. And what’s worse, it happens to the best of us. (sigh)
So, how do we succeed in Internet marketing without hyping things up? I guess this is the $1million-in-24-hours question.
Any chance of making your piece compulsory reading somewhere?
Max
July 15th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
Thanks for that Gary, brightened up what was becoming a humdrum day.
Of course, yes, there are lessons to be learnt from all this and it is not just about doing your dd when purchasing a product but also when promoting a product too. Too many people these days just look at the gravity on clickbank, see it’s high and start promoting it before even knowing anything about it. I am sure if they looked closely at some of the products they would cringe before sending that email to their list. There again, I am sure that there are some unethical people in the community just in it for the quick buck just the same as in other industries. Personally, If I sent out mails promoting products like that I know that I would quickly lose the respect and trust from my list. Is it worth conning people on your list for the sake of easy money? The answer has to be no, they, and my reputation, are worth far more than that.
Many thanks Gary
Simon
July 16th, 2010 at 2:35 am
eGazz Man,
Say it ain’t so!
Are you trying to tell us that Internet Marketing is rife with untruthfulness, inveracities, lies, deception, deceit, mendacities, falsehoods, fabrications, dishonesty, hyperbole, deceitfulness, spuriousness, and inaccuracies?
I just stopped by to say hello and you instead proceed to shatter my world! I’m going to have to write a book about this…
I’m baaaaaaaaaaack,
Denis
July 16th, 2010 at 1:04 pm
@ Max – a little bit of hype is OK coz you have to be enthusiastic and excited about what you are doing. But I see so many dull, dreary and pretty much useless products advertized like they contained some sort of advanced alien technology.
Ha – compulsory reading! Very funny. I wish!
@ Simon – Yes. You have made some important comments there. I can honestly say that I have not advertised junk to my list. Unfortunately though, a LOT of list members just group ALL marketers together as a bunch of thieves. Glad to know that you hold your reputation above short term money gains.
I watch the way some people market garbage to their lists and I doubt very much whether they will be around for too long. If you aren’t offering good value then WHY would anyone want to stick with you?
D-Man! Where have you been? How is that PORTAL going? I so used to enjoy engaging with your witty repartee. What’s happening?
Um… I thought you DID write a book about this. From memory it was a very GOOD book too! Nice to hear from you Denis.
Gary
July 25th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
Hi Gary,
Laugh out loud at the headline! Especially the “The BILLIONAIRE FETUS Reveals How It Became Wealthy Online While STILL in Its Mother’s Womb – NO Computer Skills Necessary.”
That cracked me up!
To tell you the truth I have actually become desensitised to all those sensational headlines now. Every time I see one of them I don’t even read the sales page anymore.
If I get the emails with the shock headlines I just click delete.
I think this is a teething phase internet marketing is going through just like the TV adds including the steak knives!!
Hopefully people will realise soon that those aggressive marketing tactics will only get you so far for so long.
See you back here soon!
Cheers
Jacinta
July 26th, 2010 at 5:06 pm
Hi Gary:
Glad to see that whenever I do come back, THE TEMPLE still stands as a pillar of righteousness, fortitude and strength and unquestioningly welcomes all weary travelers.
I’m getting back into things for the long haul, with all explained in the revamped (once again) PORTAL.
Take care,
Denis
August 1st, 2010 at 8:17 pm
Unfortunately this is a hype driven industry which is always going to attract this sort of b****cks!
Your final point about doing some due dilligence and checking out the credibility of what you are being told is the same rule that applies to any industry anywhere. Before pulling out your wallet ALWAYS check the credibility of something, especially if it is from a non familiar source.
And those “You Have a Payment” headlines really piss me off. Trouble is most of those I get are spam which you cant unsub……
August 6th, 2010 at 8:34 am
@ Jacinta – Yeah, I was laughing at that when I was writing it. It’s SO ridiculous. But only as equally ridiculous as some of the headlines I see.
As equally ridiculous and DE-SENSITISING are all those stupid email subject lines and adcopy that so many people are now using – all copying each other into impending disaster.
@ Denis – WOW! I read this:
And thought I wrote it MYSELF – LOL!
@ Peter – I couldn’t agree more. Trickery and con-artistry are FAR different to cleverness and intrigue.
Thanks for commenting Jacinta, Denis & Peter.
Gary
August 14th, 2010 at 10:44 am
Hello Gary,
It looks like you nailed her with the YouTube video being removed. You are a fantastic writer.
Best regards,
Cheryl