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Bill: What are you watching?

Susan: I’m watching a really interesting TV program. It’s about how to make a lot of money quickly and easily.

Bill: Are you watching an Infomercial? Those things are Scams! You should know better than To fall for some Get-rich-quick scheme.

Susan: This isn’t a scam. This program is about how make money with no Capital. All I have to do is to get other people to sell these products and I’ll get A cut Of the Profits.

Bill: That sounds like a Pyramid scheme. Only a few people at the top make money, while all of the other people Lose their shirts.

Susan: It doesn’t seem like a Fraud to me. Sit down and watch for a minute and you’ll see all of the Testimonials from people who have used this system and who have Struck it rich. It may really work.

Bill: There’s a Sucker born every minute. How much do you have to pay to learn the secrets to this system?

Susan: It’s only $179.95, and I can pay in monthly Installments. The program comes with a Step-by-step book and video on how to get started.

Bill: I think you’re Wasting your time. I can think of a lot of things I’d rather spend $179.95 on.

Susan: That’s your Prerogative. Don’t come to me later when I’m a Millionaire and you want my business advice.

Bill: Don’t worry. That will never happen.



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Get-Rich-Quick Schemes