GQ public is hearing more and more about people making money on the Internet on the radio and television. GQ decides to go with the one viewed on TV.
GQ does not own a computer; thus, do not have Internet connection (has a library card but failed to think of this as an option); is unemployed but has a checking account.
GQ remembers seeing a commercial about computers and ONLY needs a valid checking account to acquisition a brand new computer ~ well, GQ waits til the commercial airs again and jots down the number; immediately calls and starts giving up personal information to a total stranger.
GQ was told the new computer should arrive in 4 - 6 weeks; elated about the success of the telephone transaction, GQ now expects a brand new computer.
Two weeks after making that transaction, a bounce notice is received from GQ's bank. Account overdrawn! Oh no! GQ, thinks to self, I to have that computer so I can work at home!
GQ, goes to a family member that has been good support, during unemployment status and acquires a loan.
GQ deposits the funds in checking account and all is well.
7 weeks later, no computer, GQ is getting antsy and calls the computer company and complains about not receiving the brand new computer. Sales associate finds transaction and shares the unit has not been shipped; however, since six weeks has past the unit can be expedited via queing for shipment in two weeks. GQ does not want to wait two more weeks for the unit to be shipped and asks if there was a faster way. Sales associate affirms UPS three-day delivery for an additional fee, GQ hastely agrees. Sales associate asks for a charge card number, GQ does not have a charge card and out of frustration ask for the transaction to be canceled. Sales associate offers to add fees to account that deducts from checking and GQ, with renewed vigor agrees.
Two days later, the brand new computer arrives. GQ is very pleased for the unit arrived a day earlier than expected. GQ is pretty good at following instructions so was successful in setting up the brand new computer.
Now GQ needs Internet services, so adds to current phone service ~ had to wait for CD because GQ choose dial-up, it is cheaper. In the interim, could immediately use 20-hour acess, while waiting for the CD to arrive in the mail.
GQ forgot to jot down the website of the business seen on TV so decides to just search and surf. Entering keywords: work at home. GQ was overwhelmed at the number of hits. Checking out sites for hours and hours, could not find one that did not require a charge card, nor the business seen on tv.
GQ became tired from so much surfing and went to sleep. Upon waking, decided to go on-line again but, could not get back on-line so decided to use some of the programs that came with his computer.
GQ, decided to use the word processing program. The first thing asked was to go on-line to get updates! A downer, can't get on-line and has to wait for mail arrival of CD to complete proper Internet connection. GQ decides to call the computer company again.
The sales associate, recommends the Internet CD that gives 120 hours of FREE hours. GQ found the CD and thanked the associate. Pops it in and wallah! The brand new computer is automatically hooking up to the Internet and 120 hours FREE certainly sounds better than 20. Loading stops and ask for a charge card informatin, alas!
GQ cancels, the transaction; but the program asks if a valid checking account is available, GQ anwers yes and continues to fill in prompt information to a totally strange program.
GQ is happy to be on the Internet and goes back to the Windows program to upgrade.
Upgrade ~ successful and complete.
GQ allows system to shut-down and restart. All is well, but decides to go back on the Internet.
Pop-up after pop-up interfers with GQ's ability to surf as successfully as the telephone Internet service provider's 20-hour offer.
GQ is not aware that the 120-hour CD that came with the brand new computer is in partnership with the computer company and untold dozens of affiliates.
One of the pop-ups offered "free pop-up blocker" ~ Yes! Thought GQ and signed up, but was stomped becase an email address was needed. GQ had not set up an email account yet and and not recieved the service provider's CD yet.
GQ remembered receiving a business card, and the person mentioned giving away free email addresses and earning money from the same site as an affiliate.
GQ visited the site and did get a free email account; however, went back to the "free pop-up blocker" site and signed up. The site tried to over-rule Windows programs and the computer froze.
GQ called the computer company and explained what happened and the company representative forwarded to a in-house tech that helped GQ get back on track and suggested reading the manuals that came with the brand new computer.
GQ, followed instructions; realized meals were skipped and decided to visit the relative that gave the loan to have a bit to eat. It just so happened another relative was visiting that was computer savvy and explained how much victimization had occurred.
Since GQ, did not have a clue about computers and the Internet, decided to fully take advice of relative, who listened carefully in order to charge a fee closly related to fees GQ had already incurred.
GQ knew he was being shafted; however, decided to be the relative's victim at least until enough was learned to become Internet savvy.
