It’s been a long hiatus but something happened recently that
prompted me to come back and share some tips and information on the so called
public likes. I had a chat with a colleague who was trying to sell the idea to
me but he didn’t know I already knew about it and wouldn’t even try to
entertain that thought. See I have been doing online and internet marketing for
close to a decade. I wish I advised this chap on the consequences, maybe I could
have saved him a couple of dollars. As we talk I understand the users are not
able to withdraw their money.
Am very disappointed by my fellow Kenyans, I always thought
they are smart and quick to spot fakes and scams, this one got them quick. I
was browsing on Facebook and I saw a comment by one disappointed user who was
complaining on Safaricom Facebook page thinking it has to do with her cash
since most probably she sent money to public likes using m-pesa. The funny part
was she referred to herself and fellow users as “Clickers” I couldn’t help
myself but laugh. I know it’s sad but that’s what you get when the deal is too
good. I have just gone through numerous posts on Facebook of guys complaining
how they can’t withdraw money, one in particular is a guy complaining how he
will lose 45,000/= if the whole deal ends up as a scam.
Anyway let me first say that this was one very clear picture
of a fraudulent scheme or whatever you want to call it. Pay per click doesn’t work
like what their model was claiming to be. Anytime somebody tells you to pay
first so that you start earning, that should be your first red flag.
I just checked the domain (publiclikes.com) it was
registered like 4 months ago. Now anytime you are dealing with any website that
claims to be legit you must verify how long have they been operating in the
market.
Second thing you need to ask yourself is, if it is so
successful and promises to pay well who are the owners or founders. How did
they start the enterprise? Where are they based at? Do they have an office? I don’t
want to list all this questions but we know Facebook, Twitter, Google and many
other companies and their owners. I have used Facebook ads before and I paid for
my products to be displayed or advertised. I have not heard a situation where you
pay to get paid.It doesn't make sense.
For those who want to find out more about how public likes
work just Google “Click farm”- It’s a form of soft core fraud where companies
pay low amounts of cash for likes, clicks or adverts to generate fake statistics
or counter competitor’s adverts. A simple example is fake Facebook pages likes
or twitter followers that are bought. Ever wondered where the instant likes and
followers come from? That’s food for thought.
The whole system is complex for Kenyans with little online
and internet marketing knowledge. My advice is before investing in any business
or idea that promises quick cash do some research first. Google is still free
from the last time I checked, Lol! Look for reviews and feedback from other
people who have used a service or product. I understand the paybill used to deposit money
to the account has been blocked or doesn’t work anymore.
If you doubt what I have said you can go ahead and leave a
comment to justify why you should continue using Public likes in Kenya.