Gives Marketing a Bad Name?

Discussion in 'General Marketing' started by deano6410, Oct 3, 2007.

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    On their main page of one of the biggest Forex sites on the net, the guy uses a FAKE newspaper clipping as a testimonial.

    He seems to be trying to gain trust by tricking people.

    Just a warning to everyone, and also to hear your thoughts on this.

    You can read the full shocking story here: Where is your conscience?
     
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  2. tonybogs

    tonybogs Peon

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    Geez it looks just like a newspaper!

    Not a bad little trick, a bit sneaky agreed.
     
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    MTbiker Well-Known Member

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    Haha, nice one :)
     
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  4. deano6410

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    Seems like there has been a lot of interest in this already.

    it is worth noting that the guy is selling an actual product, and it is a hugely popular product as well.

    Don't get me wrong, I am not saying he only sells so many because he uses a fake testimonial, but it shows him in a very bad light.
     
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    If readers of that site actually bothered to read the clipping they should have been able to figure out that it was a fake. That clipping is about as objective as Fox News.
     
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    Brilliant though! :)
     
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  7. deano6410

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    yes, of course you would expect most people to spot that is is fake, but, there is no mention if it anywhere, despite this being a hugely successful product. I think it is safe to assume that 90%+ of all readers of that page don't realise, and probably close to 100% of all buyers.

    Shocking
     
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  9. deano6410

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    Rock Diesel, Many thanks.

    Yes, that is an interesting as well. He could well be the next to feel the wrath ;)
     
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