Help!!! I think i'm in the middle of a scam!!!?

Question

I responded to an ad in the paper asking for 30 people with no experience to come to work for them... I applied, interviewed the next day and got hired. I've only attended these "training sessions" for 3 days now and everything seems way to fishy. I can't find their business on the BBB... I still have very little info on the company, never recieved a business card or antying professional looking with an address and phone number. My other big concern is that these people get us all in the little tiny room in the little tiny building, close all the blinds, have a video camera set up in the back of the room, and spend 2 hours a day telling us how we're going to make close to $5000 our very first month, that this is not a scam, that they're a real business looking for the right people to work hard. They get up in front of our class a tell us how they're all driving hummers and bmw's, live in the their dream home, go on private Hawaii vacations in the most expensive hotels, showing us their $5000 dollar Rolex.... blah blah blah. What legit business's top guy gets up in front of you showing you his 8 credit cards, pictures of his Hawaii vacation, tells you to look at his BMW, shows you the flashy rolex on his arm...and tells you this could all be yours in 1 year with the company. What legit business spends so much time reiterating the fact that theyr'e a real business if you just trust them, you're dreams will come true??? Anyone heard of this business- Townecraft... it's cookeware... the only other info I know is that the name of the business i'm working for is Commonwealth Health and Nutrition... but you can seem to find 1 d**n tidbit of info on this company online anywhere...THESE PEOPLE ARE SKETCHY and I'm afriad they might be some d**n good scam artists. Plus let me throw the ringer in there.... tonight at about 9:00 I rode to the little conveinance store to grab a pack of smokes... this store is located right beside the place i've been going to for three days now. The lady the spoke to our class today-Wendy, General Manager... I saw her Hummer parked there and then I saw the top-dog's car. He is supposedly the main guy, the big guy. He's 56 years old, dresses in his fancy gear, very smooth talker, drives the BMW sitting in the parking lot....

As I was coming out of the store I saw the "big guy" and this Wendy girl coming out of the little building getting into the same car. So I admit, I followed a little just to see if maybe they were going to a hotel or whatever. They went to a little fast food restaurant, so I watched them and this Wendy girl is about 27-ish, the bossman is 56. I was like ok they're just grabbing a bite to eat... until I completely saw them kissing each other, rubbing each other, holding hands... etc. WIERD!

So if anyone can help... please do!!! I know that if they ask me to buy anything then I'm not... I know i'm not signing anything. But they keep saying how I am going to make a killing in this business, I will not have to pay for anything, and they keep reiterating the fact that this is not a scam and trying to convince us that this is a real company. Just think it is way too fishy. If anyone has any advice please help QUICKLY!!! Because i'm suppose to go back there tomorrow and if this is a scam, then I want out as quickly as possible. Thanks.

Answer 1

This definitely sounds like a scam... but not necessarily for the reasons you state.  First, anytime someone tries to show you how much money you can make, why aren't THEY doing it themselves?  Second, if this truly IS legit, they will have no problem showing you business licenses and such.  Finally, all of these "objects" (Rolex watches, cars, etc.) could simply be leased or even stolen.

Here's what you do .... tell them your uncle or someone is very interested in joining as well.  They will probably want to have you invite them to a meeting...  THEN say something like, "He's a detective with the police department, and gets off work at______."  THEN see what they do.  If they change their tune to discourage you into bringing him, you'll KNOW waht the score is!

Answer 2

my guess is it it legitamate, but they want you to be a salesman of the year to achieve all that.

if you feel uincomfortable about it them by all means move on!

Answer 3

Just a hint- Google Townecraft cookware.  It definitely does not seem worth it.

This could be legit, though.  Are they actually representing the company?  If they aren't registered representatives it could be a scam.

Answer 4

This sounds like a high-pressure commission sales organization.  If you can make $5,000 monthly from selling to persons who attend an in-home "party" demonstrating a product, that would seem remarkable.

With those sales skills, think what you could accomplish selling high quality services and products through legitimate or normal channels.

Answer 5

I don't know all the details and am not qualified to judge this company but this is what I found:

According to Rip Off Report

I was scammed into buying a set of $2149 cookware. The rep said I had to buy the pots to work for the company but if it didnt work out then I could return them within 90 days and the contract would be void. Well after a month and a half I realized that they put out these Part time job cards to get people to buy the pots thinking they have a job and never wor but are stuck with the pots.

I tried to return my set but the corp. office in New Jersey said it's no such thing as returns and that they won't do anything cause the rep that sold them is a independent contractor and they are not responsible for what he does even though he is selling their product. GO FIGURE! They scam people. Military families and all.

Tasha

fayetteville, North Carolina

U.S.A.