Crazy website I stumbled across...
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didn't check if those are real or not but there are a LOT of scams on craigslist
click the link and see all of what your apparently getting for $100....
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It is beyond a scam no matter how you look at it. At best it's an overseas site selling thousands of dollars worth of illegal materials. Buy from there and you're committing a big crime that could keep you out of medical school. At worst, it's a scam site stealing $100 and getting credit card information from unsuspecting souls. I suspect that if you gave your credit card information or banking information, you'd be talking with authorities in a short time trying to get your money back.
I assume it's overseas, because I can't see more than five companies not taking legal action against this site.
And as someone mentioned before, Craigslist seems to get most of the internet frauds these days.
wow...staying away from this one! thanks!
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If you could be so nice to PM me the craigslist link to the listing that would be great. Because they claim to be selling bootleg copies of our MCAT DVDs, we need to investigate. Thanks for your help!
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Hey everyone,
I just have quick question - someone was asking me about this MCAT prep company which is called Genius 360 - Is this a scam company too??? Can you guys please let me know because I want to let this person know before they spend a lot of money on this prep company.
Thanks a lot!!
I just have quick question - someone was asking me about this MCAT prep company which is called Genius 360 - Is this a scam company too??? Can you guys please let me know because I want to let this person know before they spend a lot of money on this prep company.
Thanks a lot!!
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Scam.
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Thank you for letting me know - I really appreciate that. One of my friends almost fell into this scam - this person said that when the call was made, "secretary" picked up the phone and said that she would have her "boss" return the call. then the "boss" called after a day later and mentioned that he has couple of tutors for each subject and it is cheaper than princeton. First he would ask about who you are, what your GPA is and your MCAT. Then he would talk as if he knows everything and has a good of convincing people.
I can't believe how far people would go to make money - taking advantage of students who are working very hard everyday trying to beat MCAT so that they could get into medical school and save lives!!!
GENIUS 360 IS THE BIGGEST SCAM EVER!! PLEASE DON'T LET ANYONE THAT YOU KNOW FALL INTO THIS TRAP!
again thank you for letting me know 🙂
I can't believe how far people would go to make money - taking advantage of students who are working very hard everyday trying to beat MCAT so that they could get into medical school and save lives!!!
GENIUS 360 IS THE BIGGEST SCAM EVER!! PLEASE DON'T LET ANYONE THAT YOU KNOW FALL INTO THIS TRAP!
again thank you for letting me know 🙂
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Hey - I am just curious to know how you found out the truth about this company. Please let me know - Thank you
How is it a scam? They have actual classes and tutors, their not collecting your credit card info online promising to send materials and not doing so. I don't see how it could be called a scam. Maybe its not a well known test prep company but its definately a legit company!
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The first one you posted (bornaleous) is definitely a scam, and I suspect they'll be meeting with legal ramifications for their criminal activity very soon. Thanks for posting that information to warn people here of scams via PM and Craigslist. Even though you editted away your first post with the links for their course, luckily your original post is archived in case they need to reference it.
The second one you posted (Genius 360) looks like a viable, legit company in terms of not being crooked. You will get what you pay for and they are not selling anything illegal like the first company you posted about. But as always, buyers should beware of everything. I'd look at how current their information is. For instance, if they post that they get the most current information for the exam, but then the test dates they have listed are over a year old, that might be a clue as to what you can expect.
Or if they say that the best time to take the MCAT is as early as possible to enable for summer or early fall completion of your application, then it shows they don't really know the application timeline and process and therefore might not be as good for the MCAT as they are for their other tests. These things can be little clues to follow in order to avoid being ripped off. The SDN community is wonderful about giving feedback on verious services and materials. This is always a good place to seek answers.
BTW, why did you erase your first post?
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yea i agree with what you said and thank you for posting this useful information - appreciate that 🙂 I am sure this will help a lot of people to make right decision and not waste their money on something that is not worth it all
about Genius 360, I just want to add one more thing - may be it is a legit company but that does not mean it is a good one -I heard the boss of this company tells students that he can guarantee them 100% that they will get a 30. now that's a little odd that he would say that because he is not god and he cannot predict what the scores are going to be. so watch out for companies like these. you have to be realistic and make right decisions by doing a lot of research before you throw yourself in it.
about Genius 360, I just want to add one more thing - may be it is a legit company but that does not mean it is a good one -I heard the boss of this company tells students that he can guarantee them 100% that they will get a 30. now that's a little odd that he would say that because he is not god and he cannot predict what the scores are going to be. so watch out for companies like these. you have to be realistic and make right decisions by doing a lot of research before you throw yourself in it.
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Ive seen that website before .. I emailed the guy and he sent me the updated link: z
He was on E-bay ... thats how I found him .. with a pretty enticing offer lol but a scam probably
He was on E-bay ... thats how I found him .. with a pretty enticing offer lol but a scam probably
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Why are you posting a link to an illegal download page?
I assume merissa removed her link to an illegal download page because she didn't want to be tied to it.
