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12/06/2011
The FTC has approved changes to its Business Opportunity Rule that will ensure consumers have information they need when considering buying a work-at-home program or any other business opportunity.
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06/23/2010
Dana Fowle of FOX5-TV, Atlanta, does the math on Crowd Sourcing International, known as Narc That Car. “You have to work there a long time to break even,” she says. BBB says it may be a pyramid scheme.
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06/02/2010
Crowd Sourcing International, or Narc That Car, claims participants can earn money by collecting car license plate sightings. But the plan may be a pyramid scheme, warns the Better Business Bureau.
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05/05/2010
More questions on Narc That Car, Crowd Sourcing International (CSI), formerly Narc Technologies. FOX 11 Los Angeles reports that Better Business Bureau (BBB) is concerned the offer may be a pyramid scheme.
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04/30/2010
This 2-part story from FOX5, Atlanta raises questions about NarcThatCar.com, now Crowd Sourcing International (CSI). BBB is concerned the multi-level marketing plan may be a pyramid scheme.
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02/11/2010
In this story on NBC5-TV, Dallas, the BBB explains that questions are being raised about a business opportunity from Narc Technologies and the Web site NarcThatCar.com.
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12/01/2006
It’s not hard to see why ads for business opportunities that promote the benefits of being your own boss and making money quickly are appealing. But the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the government agency that monitors advertising for deception, says that some ads for business opportunities feature empty promises and false claims that potential entrepreneurs could never realize.
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06/01/2002
It's easy to see why ads for business opportunities like these appeal to consumers looking to make extra money: They promise good pay for little effort. But, as many consumers who have answered these ads have learned - and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has found - many business opportunity promotions are nothing but scams that take consumers' money up front and fail to deliver on the promises.
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06/01/2002
Whether it's recruiting people to sell so-called Internet-access devices, placing kiosks with Internet access in public places, or dealing in other Internet-related activities, consumers are being lured to the vast commercial potential of the Web by business promoters.
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03/01/2000
Want to be your own boss? A franchise or business opportunity may sound appealing, especially if you have limited resources or business experience. However, you could lose a significant amount of money if you don't investigate a business carefully before you buy. The Federal Trade Commission's Franchise and Business Opportunity Rule requires franchise and business opportunity sellers to give you specific information to help you make an informed decision.
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12/01/1994
Many people dream of being an entrepreneur. By purchasing a franchise, you often can sell goods and services that have instant name recognition and can obtain training and ongoing support to help you succeed. But be cautious. Like any investment, purchasing a franchise is not a guarantee of success.
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