This one is probably the single most offensive call I’ve heard. While the call I’ve previously mentioned as #2 on my list has more offenses per minute, this one is just the most blatantly dishonest conversation I’ve heard.
Getting right to the point…the Wisdek sales rep is asked, point- blank, “You’re calling me from Google?” and [...]
Jun
25
2009
25
2009
Google Will Never Call You – Wisdek
Jun
25
2009
25
2009
Fact: Google Works Alone – RelevantAds.com – Part 2
As promised, there is yet more to the insane call from RelevantAds.com to one of my clients. As the call proceeds the RelevantAds sales rep talks about his company’s qualifications as an authorized reseller. I’ve included the clips from the call recording with about 5 seconds of dead air inserted between each part of interest.
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Jun
25
2009
25
2009
Directory Scams Are Alive and Well on the Internet and in Print
As mentioned on www.crimes-of-persuasion.com and www.scamwatch.gov.au, the popular fake directory scam is still ensnaring many small businesses. Whether they’re offering an online directory or a print directory, be sure you ask plenty of questions-don’t fall victim to this pernicious scam!
If a company contacts you offering to list your company in a hot new directory-one that [...]
Jun
24
2009
24
2009
Fact: Google Works Alone – RelevantAds.com – Part 1
This call was from a rep at RelevantAds to one of my clients. This call ranks #2 in my all-time greatest lies told by an online advertising company. I’ll post about #1 later… but for now, here’s a multi-part post about RelvantAds, the #2 spot on my all-time worst list.
This guy called my client and [...]
Jun
24
2009
24
2009
Promising Top Search Engine Rankings – Vertical Listings Optimization
I get a ton of spam, and for the most part I just ignore it. I happened to notice this one because of the sheer absurdity of the fact that this guy was sending a pitch for SEO services to an SEO firm.
Beyond that, I just hate the whole approach of promising #1 placement. It’s [...]
Jun
22
2009
22
2009
Domain Registration Scams – Web Listings Inc
Web Listings Inc. uses dishonest tactics to try and catch unsuspecting people off guard. They mail out what appear to be invoices, but are actually sign-up forms for a service that has absolutely no valid purpose for existing.
Jun
22
2009
22
2009
Welcome
At long last, there is a resource to help small businesses avoid wasting thousands of dollars for online advertsing services that do not work. The goal of AdvertisingAngels.com is to allow professionals in the online advertising and marketing industry to be a resource for those looking for service providers.
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