Anybody ever try a matrix scheme?

[ezri]

This is sort of off topic but it does have something to do with buying macs so I'm putting it here.

You may or may not have heard of these matrix schemes where they say for example, you can get an ibook for $75. People auction the info on ebay like it's actually a big secret. I will give anyone the site if interested but I'm not about to promote them here. I'm just wondering if anyone has gotten into one of these programs and actually thinks it's worthwhile. The last one I looked at was a 20 person matrix with a waiting list of 105 people. That means for the last person on the list to get their ibook they have to wait for 2100 more people to join. I think that's insane. The site claims they invest all the money they get from advertisers back into the matrix but I didn't see one advertiser on the entire site.

So what do you all think. If you have invested but still waiting for your item do you regret it? Has anyone done this and actually gotten the item?

[Dont Hurt Me]

A scam is a scam. Do we really need to say more.

[claytonbench]

can you email me the site im interestedin looking at the site

[MrMacMan]

What?

Another scam?

Pllleeeaasssee! :rolleyes:

We have already gone over this, when it seems too good be to true, IT IS!

Heck the iBook Processor is well over $75 !

[G4scott]

I think there was something like that down where I live, except it was just for money

It was illegal too.

There was like a pyramid, and each person would put in something like $5000 to $10000, and then they would get two friends to do it. Once they had enough friends who did it, they would get all the money below them, and eventually the guys who started it would get the most money.

Well, it was busted, and lots of people lost lots of money... I would stay away from these things...

[scem0]

I was this close to buying 2 monitors on a matrix scheme
site, but I decided against it. It would take to long to get them.

[Eniregnat]

This post sounds so familiar.
Here are two other threads about simular topics.
I think that you can get the picture.


1 (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=22900&highlight=scam)
2 (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=21996&highlight=scam)

If it reads to good to be true, it most likely is not true.

A matrix scheme is just another way of saying a pyramid scheme.
As far as I know they are illegal.

[Eniregnat]

Ezri- What's the address? I'm doing some research into supposed Mac scams, (specifically pyramid schemes).

[ezri]

Might as well give you the site since people are interested. I really suggest that you avoid joining though.

www.ezdeal4u.com

[MrMacMan]

Originally posted by ezri
Might as well give you the site since people are interested. I really suggest that you avoid joining though.

www.ezdeal4u.com

WOW, that is blantely using the schme that doesn't work, ever.

Look,
a) No one pays for it
b) you paid for it, prepare to wait, FOREVER
c) you moron, no other people have to pay for the product you order 2 years ago and forgot about


It doesn't work, besides they say they advertise and they don't. There is a uter-lack of advertising on their site, they cannot use this properly, no one can.
The other site was better because it only took 2 suckers to buy your comp for you, with this they need like 15 suckers to buy your comp. :mad:

[ezri]

Originally posted by MrMacman
It doesn't work, besides they say they advertise and they don't. There is a uter-lack of advertising on their site, they cannot use this properly, no one can.

No kidding. When I read that part on their site I was like, oh, what advertising.

[peterjhill]

And here I thought that this thread would be about the Matrix, not some newfangled pyramid scam.

[Eniregnat]

I just spoke to one of the local district attorneys.
Anybody in the U.S. can file a complaint with your state's Attorney General.
You can use a pseudonym if you want.
Click here (http://www.carbuyingtips.com/attorney-general.htm) for a website that contains links to the Attorney General for each state.
Sorry, you will have to do some scrolling, but they are there.
When you get to your states Attorney Genera, click on Contact Us (or something simular), and then file a complaint.

Of note: Internet fraud and pyramid schemes are so prevalent that there is a triage for investigating them. The more complaints, the more likely it is that they are investigated. You are also doing the justice system a favor, as you are noting sites that they have missed. The Federal Government has many taskforces dedicated to this, every state has taskforces dedicated to this, and some counties and cities also have taskforces devoted to internet fraud and pyramid schemes.