This time, I am going to review a product that I must warn you from. I purchased Michelle Andrew’s “Instant Money Vault” and to say that I was disappointed about the content is still an understatement…
First of all, during my purchase I reloaded the page 2 or 3 times and noted that she offered her product with 2 different price tags – $39.99 and $29. Some days ago, I saw a price of $47. Obviously, she was still split-testing her salesletter. After more than 3 weeks that this product has been on the market, I was thinking that this stage should have been over now (nevertheless split-testing IS a very good thing to do!!). Anyway, I purchased it for $29 and started reading it (she’s offering an audio version, too).
And what I read really surprised me: It was the content from a Private Label Ebook by Michael Rasmussen that I had purchased the rights to more than a year ago! “Michelle” has taken that ebook and just added an introduction about some “Instant Affiliate Websites” which you should purchase (they are a bonus for a lot of ebooks related to making money with Google Adwords) through her link (which gives her an instant $20 commission). Of course, it is legitimate to make recommendations for related products. I’m doing that too if suitable.
But…
“She” doesn’t even explain what you have to do to make money with these “Instant Affiliate Websites”. Yet, she goes on explaining why she’s recommending that you upgrade to the PRO version. Of course, the “PRO version” has many more features and some free vouchers for Google Adwords and Yahoo advertising worth $100. Then “she” says “Later I will show you how to turn $100 worth of advertising into $5000 of profit“. I still have to find that chapter where she is explaining anything like that…
Why am I putting the “she” in brackets?
Because I found out that this is not a true identity. In reality, this is another website by a guy called “Mark Warren” – founder of the “Ultimate Wealth Package”. And surprise, surprise, this “Ultimate Wealth Package” seems to consist of the same business which is selling review sites to people who in turn have to promote them on Google Adwords.
I know, an income like the one in their screenshots can be earned. They are not showing you the whole story, though. Because if you are advertising in such an overcrowded field like Internet marketing, Weight Loss or Forex where you’ll find the most profitable products, your Google Adwords costs will be extremely high. You may be lucky if you can break even with your commissions. Most of the times, they are just showing you their income without mentioning anything about their advertising costs…
The kicker was that this package was promoted by Andrew Fox just yesterday:
“Michelle told me some of the tactic’s I taught her in my product ‘The Guru Slayer’ really helped explode her income.”
- Yeah, sure….!!
And another statement from Andrew: “I’ve just reviewed it and there are *DEFINITELY* some gold nuggets inside this one… “
- Mmmmmhh, I wonder where he had seen those “gold nuggets”… Maybe, I need a better shovel…
The testimonials and screenshots are most likely from Mark Warren himself who is making good money with his “Ultimate Wealth Package”. To me, this a try from him to extend his reach as probably not enough people are still promoting his Ultimate Wealth Package. Because in the Internet marketing field, the attention span for new products is not very long. If something is on the market for more than 3 months, it’s considered “old hat” already even if it’s a phenomenal product. Sad, but true…!
So my recommendation is to stay away from this product. You won’t find any new “insider secrets” in that “Instant Money Vault” – just a bunch of “old” Private Label Ebooks and even the main product is a relabeled Private Label Internet Marketing Ebook. Compliments for the salesletter, though. It really sucks people in and newbies are very likely to make a purchase.
If you want a good product which will explain all the Internet marketing basics to you then I’d rather recommend Holly Mann’s ebook called “Honest Riches” which I had reviewed some time ago.
Let me know what you think of my review by making a comment on this post.
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I just put in a request to get a refund from the Instant Money Vault, I was told it would post to my account in no more than 5 days…. we’ll see
Yeah, I hooked up with the Instant Money Vault with high hopes, and soon, with an empty wallet. Put in a lot of effort only to reap…NOTHING. My PRO version of the site harvested a whopping $23 when it was all said and done. To say I am majorly disappointed is an understatement. It was frustrating, to say the least. Do yourself a big favor, don’t throw away your money on this. It’s a big rip-off.
Hi, I too was ready to buy into this scam. Having done some research, I found Instant Money Vault to be hyped at every website I went to. I sooo glad you gave an honest review. You saved me money. Like Erica, I am just looking to supplement my income, I know I am not going to get rich doing part time work like this. However, I don’t want to end up with just $23 at the end of the trip like E.G. either. Thank you for helping me avoid this rip-off.
Good work detlev. Wish I’d read this sooner. I purchased the Instant Money Vault yesterday. I must say something looked quite fishy when I saw Mark Warren’s site and it appeared exactly like Michelle Andrews site, but with his picture of course. I checked it out pretty thoroughly and found that I was being asked for money again and again. You are given the “opportunity” to purchase the bonus package, web hosting, advertising and marketing enhancements, etc… None of which is mentioned in the initial ad. The more I went through it, the more I interpreted “GIVE ME YOUR MONEY”! And I don’t necessarily blame “her”, as this may just be part of “the whole system”. I know other people have their hands in this pot! I must add – Has anyone actually tried to CALL support for this product? I did, and thank God for speakerphone! I was on hold for anywhere from 20 to 50 minutes each time. Further, after that lovely wait time, the call went to voicemail. Thankfully, I had work to do in my study while I was on hold! I left two messages and so far, no one has called me back. I had kept calling back with the hopes of contacting someone, and I eventually did. They were of NO help and had nothing to do with the money you paid, or much else. What I found out is that the place that gets your money, the affiliate website, and the support team are all separate entities. There is no one office for the whole deal. No surprise there… Lastly, when I asked when the books and CDs / DVDs would arrive, the support person at the affiliate site claimed to not know. I understand they’re separate, but shouldn’t they have some clue? Did anyone receive books and CDs or DVDs with this???
I’m going after the refund today. Funny thing is I did read a small review on the program and it was a positive one. Maybe the reviewer had his hands in the pot too! At least now I know better and I can still get my money back!
Thanks to detlev and all who participated in this. I appreciate all your comments. Let’s keep helping to protect honest people!
I also was scammed by this program. The Instant Money Vault program makes a bold promise that you will be making lot’s of money in no time; just follow a few simple steps and watch the money roll in. The fact is that there are tons of things that they don’t tell you up front that you will also have to pay for once you purchase the money vault program. What I see from the Instant Money Vault site (and many other sites) is that one thing leads to another. In other words, once you purchase the product in the first step, you then have to purchase something in step two in order for step one to work. Then you have to order something in step three in order for step two to work, and so on. It’s a sad and pitiful time that we live in where the majority of the so called “help you make money sites” are no help at all. It makes me want to just give up on all the money making programs and just do my own thing, and that’s what I’m gonna do after I get my refund from clickbank. Let’s keep each other informed.
I am glad I always search for reviews before buying information
products after learning the hard way, but when I saw the
InstantMoneyVault listed as the best product here
http://www.wahwatchdog.com I almost fell for it I am happy that I found
your review. I am looking for a product too to supplement my
income and while looking noticed too that caught my attention,
Profit Lance, and Virtual Profit Academy any comments on these?
Best Regards
Anne
thank you for your honesty and better explaining this website scam. I was going around in circles on the site because it was supposed to be “free” but kept trying to get me to upgrade, or download or sign up for paid survey programs and so forth, that’s when I decided to do a little more research. Glad I came across what you had to say
thank you!
Thank you for providing good information, I was very close to purchasing the instant money vault program, very close.
We have a (4) four month old and would really like extra, but we need to be careful, so my search continues.
Thank you again
Hello;
I guess my question is; Where is the legimate sites that you can make money? Can you name a few legitimate proven home based programs that you can make money at home Please email me.
thanks,
Curious in Cleveland
I have read this alittle to late, I purchased this @ $39.95 and found it was not at all what it promised, that the promises they make in the news letter make it sound as if their bottom line product is really worth something, it is not, it is all a lure to get you to buy more of their back end products.I purchased it because they said they give a full 8 week guarantee, but believe me when I tell you it would be easier to get blood from a stone than to get your money back. I have sent 5 emails requesting my money back and it is clear that they do not intend to refund my money. When I was reading the sales letter it seemed familiar, it was in fact a Mark Warren clone site, In fact the last response to my request for a refund came from Mark Warren. They never really explain how their guarantee works or does not work. This is the kind of crap that is going to make it possible for our government to jump in and start trying to regulate our last free enterprize hope. The internet needs to police itself, so we can keep it free and open.Has anone ever got their money back from these people? If so, how did you do it?
Hello Kit,
you should have read the comments, too. I answered this question already:
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Hi Gina,
you just need to send an email to refunds(AT)clickbank.com and ask for a refund. They will usually get this done within 2-3 business days.
Detlev
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They will only refund the price of the ebook, though. If you’ve purchased the upgrades/hosting, too, you’ll have to contact the hosting company separately.
Best regards,
Detlev Reimer
Re: Michelle Andrews
Was it established if she`s a real person? I came upon your website after typing her name into a search engine, because of an article in the Reader`s Digest, which refuses to post writers` email addresses, nor replies to email requests, which makes me suspicious, if some RD writers are real people.
nice info; as others i had troubles contacting michele andrews/mark warren. (they) do keep on sending seemingly great opportunities.
thanks, jw (newbie)
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