Internet Marketing in South Africa
By Alex Volker

Money making strategies

An Investigative overview

The world is in a global economic recession; South Africa has not escaped the effects of this catastrophe. Jobs in South Africa have always been scarce, now more and more people are being retrenched and businesses are shutting their doors. The world wide depression has many people looking for an alternative form of income to make ends meet.

There are many swindlers and con-artists who are trying to take advantage of this dilemma. Pyramid scheme and multi level marketing peddlers are actively canvassing desperate consumers, who are willing to try almost anything to feed their families and keep their heads above water.

The internet is buzzing with opportunities, featuring almost “fool proof” guarantees on success. These systems sell instructional information, software, or methods, which promise the potential of great wealth and success. Many of the programs are legitimate, yet not everybody can effectively utilise these ways, especially in the South African situation.

There are also a great number of “get rich quick schemes”, which simply exploit people into parting with their hard earned money. Tricksters on the net take advantage of the ignorance of the ordinary man on the street, by either selling useless or outdated information or promote illicit schemes. 

This compilation is an essential guideline in recognising such schemes and making informed decisions on entering into an internet business.