It’s hard to trust someone trying to “sell” you something

They’re probably making a commission off of you. I’d much rather talk to someone who has just purchased what I’m interested in, someone not affiliated with the company. Sales have existed for years, but never have we had a tool like the Internet to verify, compare, and find better options than what you’re being sold.

My family was bad for multi level marketing schemes

My extended family fell for a bunch of these MLM scams. A new wonder product was on the market and my family couldn’t resist. From a green “wonder drink”, a digestive cookie company, to a Zapper, these companies preyed on vulnerable people who didn’t know any better. These types of companies still prey on the same types of vulnerable people who want the riches that come with high levels of sales. The problem is, most people never make the sales levels needed to even make a decent income, let alone a lump sum to help in retirement.

You trust people until they give you a reason not to, then you distrust EVERYTHING they sell

My family bought a whole bunch of this stuff until one day we found out the Zapper was a fraud and the company was exposed. Buying products from family members just was always weird after that moment. Luckily, it taught me to question people when they say things that sound too good to be true, because that’s how they get you. Promises of “risk free” investments, or “guaranteed returns”. Make “passive monthly income”, make “money while you sleep!”.

These are all phrases that should make your bullshit detector go off like an air-raid siren.