No problem Ricky. I understand when people are skeptical. So many scams out there. Not pointing at you, but many people, and some in this forum, make a judgment on what 1 or 2 people tell them without doing their own investigating. They put the business in the same category as all of the rest. It isn't fair to a business owner, like Andy, who is operating a legit business, and is a man of high integrity, along with being a very successful businessman, to put the business down without that. The business is experiencing high growing pains for sure, and support needs a lot of help, but people that join, don't read the terms, don't read the faq's, don't get on the calls, and don't go into the web room to ask questions, and send multiple support tickets, and make multiple phone calls for the same issue, over and over, slows down the whole support system down. The company is actually an advertising company, not a traffic exchange. Businesses can advertise here, without taking part in the rebate program. 12DailyPro, as someone mentioned, was a ponzi scheme. ASD is not. My opinion is this, again not pointing to you Ricky, if a person has not done their own research, or been scammed themselves, they do not have a right to put down a business. My cash balance has been increasing by over $200 a day. When that stops, and I don't get paid, then I will have a legitimate complaint. I don't see that happening right now. With income coming from Domain names, web hosting, the shopping network, and other advertising revenues, I only see a bright future here. If I can answer anything else, please let me know. I'll be glad to help. Welcome aboard new members.
Welcome aboard Jeff. Your friend must have some referrals. Sounds like he is doing great. I started with $600. Hey, you can start with just a few $$. Can't lose.
Hi, I'm new here (first post). And I'd like add t hat one doesn't necessarily need PROOF for this kind of thing if you do your homework I check out the link on the SEC that describes the signs of an Auto Surf Ponzi If you read the "Signs" on the SEC, if it walks like a duck..talks like a duck...etc. Pretty much a perfect match (less the Physical/PO Box address statement noted...but scammers have been known to abandon buildings when things get bad) Now....some of you might say the difference between ASD and a regular Adsurf Ponzi...is they are doing this in the form of Advertising (under the guise of advertsing perhaps) I was kind of relieved to hear that when I was considering ASD THEN I saw this local Channel 10 News Report Then I took SPECIAL note of this in the article: Simoni purchased $1,000 worth of what is being called advertising with Krimm’s business. All Simoni had to do was click on a few Web sites each day and at the end of 15 days, he had a 50 percent return on his money. May not be actual proof about ASD, but VERY close to the mark. So you can use this news article as a comparison.
From the news section. Additional income stream for members and the company. ASD has joined forces with the popular and proven industry leader, GreenBackStreet. This Online Shopping Portal gives you instant access to powerful comparison-shopping tools that allow consumers to search for products, categories, stores, lowest prices, online promotions, etc. It requires no membership fees, dues or long-term commitments. GreenBackStreet has over 10 years of successful experience as being a Premier Online Shopping Mall, and it now has the world’s best rewards program; providing anyone and everyone with access to more than 1,100 popular national and local stores, social networking, games and giveaways and lots more. More importantly for ASD Members, GreenBackStreet.com offers you the lowest prices online with Instant Cash Back rebates for shopping – and for enrolling others to shop at GreenBackStreet.com with their own F.R.E.E ASD Online Shopping Portal. You have already been registered by ASD at GreenBackStreet.com, the best place to shop on the Internet, and all you need to do now is to activate your account. Refer to the email sent to you by greenbackstreet.com and start saving today!
I lost money from those Bob Krimm programs, as did many others, and I watched the news, etc. back when it happened. There are more things that went on behind the scenes. It was revealed to me, from someone besides Bob, that there was theft from within the company of millions of dollars. All the media cares about is a story. If I thought ASD was just like BK's sites, I wouldn't be in it.
He he ..The old guy still doesn't give up .. I was in his first program adsurfdaily (if I remember well) .. Id liked his ideas to bring affiliate marketing in surfing industry .. well good luck all if you ..seems as a long run opportunity
I've been around. ASD is just starting to take off. A feeding frenzy is happening. It's growing fast and will probably come under attack very soon. If it's a sustainable business model, why hurry to jump in? I'm pretty sure it's a ponzi. If the membership panics and tries to withdraw all their money it will collapse. The math doesn't add up. This is an emotional thing for people involved though - they really want to believe it's for real. I don't want to offend anybody - but I looked it over and I would advise you to think of it as a form of gambling... that way if and when you lose everything you won't be too upset.
Same thing happen with banks. There is no bank in the world to have IN CASH the money it has on papers ... They are obligated to keep in reserves a very low amount ... My bank insures deposits up to $10K . If i deposit more and the bank collapse I will not get more than $10K ... I've just seen on TV that another US bank just colapsed today and filled bankrupcy procedures .... SO If even a bank is not safe HOW THE **** do you expect an online opportunity to be .... Just feel the moment put some money in get your initial investment ASAP and play with your profits as long as you want..... Usually the ones that waits and waits and waits for THAT opportunity never make big bucks ..... NO PAIN NO GAIN MY FRIENDS
Don't get me wrong, I was excited when I first heard about ASD. I did my research, esp. on the SEC website where their description of a Ponzi Ad Surf scheme pretty much matches up the description. ....but after doing my research and how it very closely relates to an ad surf Ponzi as well has talking to a good friend of mine that's an accomplished MLM Marketer (that doesn't participate in Ad Surfing), he advised to stay away as well, so with a combination of his advise, and what I've researched on the SEC site, I think I'll stay out of it. And of course, the main golden rule we've heard of. "If it's too good to be true, it's probably is." It takes REAL work to make that kind of money ASD proclaims.
But really how often does this happens to banks? Slim to none Online Ponzi's....alot more frequently. That's what Bob claimed. Heck, people still didn't get their money back. His program...VERY similar to this one , ASD (Selling advertising) almost an uncanny resemblance. Believe me, I've done my homework....have to go by my gut and by what I've compiled.
Funny you mentioned that....ASD actually sent an email to its members, and I think there's a video of it floatin' around somewhere....that they received word that Google has "Teamed up" with ASD in this venture. I read in detail, and it actually ENCOURAGED their ASD members to click the Asense ads WHILE they're Autosurfing. lol! Just so ASD can make revenue to support them (as opposed to their own users supporting them).
Although I've never heard or tested before the program that you mentioned but the sound of heavy investment with handsome returns on "yet to established sites" always ring my self-conscious alarm bell. Anyway how long has the program been around?
Update.......you may want to stay away! See this: http://www.squidoo.com/AdCashGeneratorASD On their front page: Friday, August 1st 2008 afternoon update: Upon direction from the U.S. Attorney's Office in the District of Columbia, ASD will not be able to move funds into company accounts, or out of them. We will work to resolve this problem, and return to normal operation, as soon as we are permitted to do so. ASD Management.