The Internet Profit House Review- One Buck Really or Scam?

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Here’s the deal: The Internet Profit House started operating in 2009 and prior to that, they were known as My Online Cash Secrets. However, those two sites are no longer available following a string of complaints both from customers, banks and credit card companies. It all began with the story of Mary Steadman who earned $25 for each link she posts on Google, or so she claimed.

WHAT IS IT?

The Internet Profit House lures in customers by offering a kit that will supposedly help them make money by posting links on Google. The total cost is at $0.99.

Sounds harmless enough, right?

Wrong.

The thing is, they’re not only misleading people with their product and accreditations but also with the charges. They were able to entice thousands because, admit it; one buck to get you started is a GREAT deal. Unfortunately, it’s all a big fat scam.

Let’s look at all the red flags (please take note that the site has already been taken down but screenshots of what their home page looks like can still be found on the internet):

1. Starting off with their sign-up page, it’s filled with an overwhelming amount of company logos which, in truth, is in no way affiliated with The Internet Profit House. It says “as seen and trusted by CNBC, USA Today, ABC, Twitter, and AOL.” First of all, “as seen” could mean anything. For all we know, the companies could just have bought advertising. Second, “trusted” is a big word and quite easy to use but difficult to prove. Just how do we know these big names in the industry trust them?
2. There goes that exaggerated claim again of someone earning hundreds of dollars in a day with minimal effort. It has become very common to mention huge figures to further entice people.
3. A timer that persuades the customer to make the purchase. This “offer expires soon” sales pitch is getting really old.
4. The certificates from TRUSTe and Verisign are basically useless. If they are legit, they should be clickable and would redirect to a profile link that the company has indeed been approved.
5. However, the biggest and most obvious sign of its legitimacy is the address.

Athinodorou 3,
Dasoupoli, Strovolos,
P.C. 2025 Nicosia, Cyprus

But it doesn’t end there. My Online Cash Secrets and The Internet Profit House used to be registered under the name of Jorge Cruz with the address in Guatemala. Now that should totally alarm you.

As was expected, the complaints eventually started rolling in. You see, the company has cleverly made it a point to avoid disclosing the exact and full amount of the course. Also, there’s a fine print which few people have read. And it mentions that it’s not really just one buck. In fact, it’s a total of $1.97 inclusive of all the shipping and handling fees. You will also be given a 7-day trial period to decide whether you will continue with the program. Should you decide to continue, you’ll be charged with $68.53.

And then, people got ripped off. In the said fine print, they indicated “You can cancel your membership at any time by simply contacting customer service via telephone or email.” That may look fairly easy but it’s not. Why? Let’s look at what some people complained about:

1. Several people noticed unauthorized charges in their bank accounts despite not continuing with the application. The number they posted cannot be contacted.
2. Some also reported getting harassing calls on a daily basis.
3. One caller was able to get in touch with a customer service representative to cancel the service. First offer was for a free three-month service. Second, another promo for only 20 dollars a month. Lastly, a lifetime VIP access for only 99 dollars. In short, they will hardly let you go.

VERDICT:

Given all the red flags, The Internet Profit House is profitable to the company only. They get most of their earnings from all the unauthorized charges. Sadly, disputes can be difficult to resolve because they’re located halfway around the world.

CONCLUSION:

It may have long been gone but always be on the lookout for any company offering unrealistic promises coupled with outrageous claims. And, never forget to read everything especially the fine print because schemes like this rely on disclaimers that they believe will not be read by customers.