[marzoumanian]

I agree that it's all about money. So why did I write the post at this particular time? I noticed that the word "scam" was appearing more often in the subject line of posts.
I just would like members to not let the desire for any item overrule critical thinking. Thanks to the internet, we're dealing with people we have never met AND never done business with. So, look for red flags and please don't ignore them. Don't be afraid to back out of a deal if you feel uncomfortable.
What was the big red flag with Bernie Madoff? As you might recall, his statements to clients NEVER showed losses and, as I recall, on average went up 12 percent EVERY year. Every year. That simply does not happen with the stock market. All those statements were fake and thousands of his clients accepted them.
Enough said. If your gut says, "Wait a minute. There's something fishy here," please listen to it and act accordingly. Peace.