Has anyone on Fluther ever attended a "Become financially dependent & make a ton of money with my sure & proven plan",work shop ?

No, if I find myself in that sort of mood I’ll watch the comedy channel.

Of course they are scams – usually they try to sell you property that they have bought or developed to make money from.

If I had the secret to make millions I would use it to make millions. I wouldn’t sell the idea for 99 bucks.

scam

I took an on-line course from The Motley Fool. Many of my co-students thought MY investment ideas were wonderful. The Motley Fool took $30 from my wallet: at least they have a good scheme.

I think these commercials have found that of all the millions of viewers who watch it, there is statistically enough people who are duped enough to respond and pay for their television advertising. Sadly.

There is never a quick and easy way to make money.

@Just_Justine There is never a quick and easy way to make money.

John Dillinger would probably disagree with you.

@DarkScribe well generally not. Following sound financial rules and advice is the way to go. Then hopefully a bit of luck, an inheritance, possibly even innovation.

I think it was meant to read financially independent