I am a 50 plus year old woman who was looking for a way to work from home on my computer. I replied to an advertisement for "at home" jobs entering data-based information. I was contacted by an individual from Fortune Learning Systems who stated he was a Senior Business Executive and I was totally swept away by their "limited offer" sales presentation. Follow-up phone calls with other representatives followed to determine if I met their criteria. They proceeded to introduce what they "MAY" be able to offer me "IF I QUALIFY." They started with the Questions type sales pitch. They where highly motivated and quick talking. He new exactly what to say using key words such as residual income, investing money to make money, using other people's money (credit card companies), one-time short term investment on a two (2) month payback and I fell for it totally. I invested $6,620.00 and was at this point very motivated. For this fee they would set up the business for me, teach me to build multiple websites and provide the necessary training and coaching.
Then for my third coaching session the phone call was 'missed'. I waited a couple of weeks worked on the assignments and then requested a rescheduled appointment. Over the following two months each reschedule failed. After working for companies that use email for all scheduled communications I became suspicious when it took three calls or emails to get an appointment.
During this time I was also contacted other 'affiliates'. There was a fee to construct a website, also did I want additional credit, again with a fee. Then I was contacted by the Tax Club and was given another round of high pressure sales techniques. Unfortunately I subscribed to their service, and then was given a series of appointments which are additional sales pitches for services. I attempted to apply for a refund within the 15-day period that they say will be honored, but have yet to see any return. This company also has there own list of complaints on this site and other complaint boards.
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