is this a scam?
1.scams wave the flag of a "good cause" no one will take issue with. the
title/heading of this post is waving a flag.
2. once you get to the site there is literally _nothing_ about what the AHA is,
does, how it functions. Just red highlighted mentioning of this "brand", the
AHA. the scammer relies on the visitors sense of familiarity w/the brand
"AHA" to capitalize & connect w/the visitor in hope the effort goes
unquestioned.
3. the site is dedicated to e-commerce & merchandising. there is no effort to
education on the AHA or the business behind the products being merchandised.
Who are you actually spending your money with? What's their track record is
actually doing what they say? After you spend your $ w/them, how soon does the
AHA see your money?
I believe all signs point to this OP as scamming on this newsgroup and the AHA
on the foundation of "running".
I contacted the AHA on this OP and they have no way of knowing/determining if
the OP or their site is legit. They did tell me a legit entity using their
name should have some educational info on the AHA and should have some
background info, track record, etc. informing of previous accomplishments for
the AHA that are certifiable w/the AHA.
What makes the OP a "scam"? Does the OP or their site address authentication,
auditing of any kind? History? Track Record? How do you know 20% of your
money goes to the AHA? And when? Lots of business make tons of profit on the
"float". The use the branding value of non-profits all year, make $....have
that money work for them during the year...and perhaps at the end of the year,
make a contribution to the AHA (in his case) that they control all the books
on.
The OP's site dives right into E-commerce, and avoids mention of who you are
spending your money with...their history, auditing, authentication, the nature
& purpose of the AHA. Total scam imo.
But this is the usenet...it's self policing. Perhaps I am wrong and perhaps
the OP can address my points, remove their cover of darkness....etc. and so
forth.
What disturbs me about this OP is the use of the AHA and it's
brand/cause/efforts....and the OP's lack of tru disclosure on numerous levels.
Wanna pull teeth? Try and find out who that OP and the owner of that
e-commerce site is.
