BatteryCharger
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Stuffing envelopes - what\'s the scam?
I'm usually on call with my job on fridays...leaving me alot of free time where I can't really do anything. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif Anyway, I saw a classified ad a few days ago about getting paid to stuff envelopes, and called for more info. Now, I know most of these are scams, BUT...this one seems different to me. The letter they sent me says:
- No selling required
- No placing classified ads
- Receive free supplies
It goes on to talk about all the other envelope stuffing scams, saying this isn't one of them. It says "What you will receive with this particular job includes postage, information needed to be mailed, envelopes, and address labels. Your task is to simply fold the fliers, stuff and process envelopes according to the simple instructions provided to you. You will be paid $1 per envelope directly from the company. This means you will be paid regardless of how many sales your mailings produce"
Then there's a bunch more about how great they are, and then they ask for $16 before they send you any more information.
Sounds too good to be true to me, but it's only $16. I wouldn't think they would bother scamming people for that small amount. What do you guys think the scam is? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
I'm usually on call with my job on fridays...leaving me alot of free time where I can't really do anything. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif Anyway, I saw a classified ad a few days ago about getting paid to stuff envelopes, and called for more info. Now, I know most of these are scams, BUT...this one seems different to me. The letter they sent me says:
- No selling required
- No placing classified ads
- Receive free supplies
It goes on to talk about all the other envelope stuffing scams, saying this isn't one of them. It says "What you will receive with this particular job includes postage, information needed to be mailed, envelopes, and address labels. Your task is to simply fold the fliers, stuff and process envelopes according to the simple instructions provided to you. You will be paid $1 per envelope directly from the company. This means you will be paid regardless of how many sales your mailings produce"
Then there's a bunch more about how great they are, and then they ask for $16 before they send you any more information.
Sounds too good to be true to me, but it's only $16. I wouldn't think they would bother scamming people for that small amount. What do you guys think the scam is? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif