Are You a Victim of EZWealth By Design, 241Biz and/or 10in10Biz?

[PianoJan]

This posting is an attempt to pull together people who have been scammed by EZWealth By Design, 241Biz, and/or 10in10Biz. This includes people whose accounts were illegally closed by Judy Griffin because of things said to her or posted on forums, people who have never been paid as promised, people who are aware that they paid for a product that was never delivered (website submissions), and any other grievances worthy of reporting to the authorities.

It has been brought to my attention that having a group of many victims filing complaints at about the same time will get the attention of the bureaus and departments receiving them. Those of you who desire justice, AND the prevention of any more Internet scamming by Judy Griffin, please join with us in the effort to stop her illegal scheming once and for all.

We will soon be posting a template for filing complaints, and one for the media as well. This will make our complaints uniform and professional, and all you will have to do is fill in your personal information, and send it off. In the meantime, please establish (anonymous) contact with us in this forum so we can get this organized.

[PianoJan]

Please post your concerns and desires to take action against EZWBD on this particular thread, and we will make sure you have access to the templates, etc.

[PianoJan]

You may also PM me if you prefer.

[livvy]

Hi Pianojan,
I am happy to see your post because for long I tried to file a complaint against this group.
I invested in the begining of 2005 by buying both the $45 package and the $300 package. I have never got a penny.

I tried to file a complaint with with one of these firms but I got no reply. And of late I cant even login in.

Help.
Id= 159150

[ycchen]

This posting is an attempt to pull together people who have been scammed by EZWealth By Design, 241Biz, and/or 10in10Biz. This includes people whose accounts were illegally closed by Judy Griffin because of things said to her or posted on forums, people who have never been paid as promised, people who are aware that they paid for a product that was never delivered (website submissions), and any other grievances worthy of reporting to the authorities.

It has been brought to my attention that having a group of many victims filing complaints at about the same time will get the attention of the bureaus and departments receiving them. Those of you who desire justice, AND the prevention of any more Internet scamming by Judy Griffin, please join with us in the effort to stop her illegal scheming once and for all.

We will soon be posting a template for filing complaints, and one for the media as well. This will make our complaints uniform and professional, and all you will have to do is fill in your personal information, and send it off. In the meantime, please establish (anonymous) contact with us in this forum so we can get this organized.PianoJan, I am glad to see you taking initiative to organize victims of EZWealth By Design, 241Biz, and/or 10in10Biz. The key to anti-ponzi consumer movement is patience and some strategies.

Patience: it really takes some time for victims to overcome their self-denial stage, come forward to share their stories, and eventually take actions.

Stategies: You need to have a few people start posting their testimonials first. In addition, you need some sort of objective analysis on the scams.

We welcome more people, victims and experts to join our consumer movement. Anti-ponzi scam needs collective effort, and it is always good to see someone taking the first step!

Good luck!

ycchen

[PianoJan]

The storm clouds are gathering, and it's only a matter of time before these scammers are dealt with. I'm sorry you lost money in this, as so many have.

Please PM me and tell me which agencies you have notified so far. (We are putting together a "form letter" for registering complaints)

Why can't you log into your account?

[mechanic]

The storm clouds are gathering, and it's only a matter of time before these scammers are dealt with. I'm sorry you lost money in this, as so many have.

Please PM me and tell me which agencies you have notified so far. (We are putting together a "form letter" for registering complaints)

Why can't you log into your account?

They changed th Site and some browsers wont work, there is no login button



Layton

[PianoJan]

Evidence is coming to light proving that EZ Wealth By Design has scammed a large number of senior citizens. At this point the authorities are particularly interested in that aspect of things.

The template for reporting EZ to the various angencies is almost ready for posting on Matrix Watch. Please stay tuned for further information, and please don't hesitate to send more PM's if you have more questions about the progress.

[PianoJan]

PianoJan, I am glad to see you taking initiative to organize victims of EZWealth By Design, 241Biz, and/or 10in10Biz. The key to anti-ponzi consumer movement is patience and some strategies.

Patience: it really takes some time for victims to overcome their self-denial stage, come forward to share their stories, and eventually take actions.

Stategies: You need to have a few people start posting their testimonials first. In addition, you need some sort of objective analysis on the scams.

We welcome more people, victims and experts to join our consumer movement. Anti-ponzi scam needs collective effort, and it is always good to see someone taking the first step!

Good luck!

ycchen
I am starting to receive direct Emails from people who have entire downlines ready to take action. More information will be coming soon.

[ycchen]

Great, keep the momentum going.

If you can, ask them to post their stories (and their analysis of the scam) as a way to get more people involve. :)

[PianoJan]

The template for filing complaints has been approved and will be available on this site ASAP.

[PianoJan]

The storm clouds are gathering over EZWBD as I receive more messages from people who are ready to take action. Be encouraged, and keep coming forward. Please post your stories in this forum to encourage others to come forward as well.

[jokach]

The template for filing complaints has been approved and will be available on this site ASAP.


Do you have the template for filing complaints? We can post it seperately when you do have it.

jokach

[mercinary]

Do you have the template for filing complaints? We can post it seperately when you do have it.

jokach

Jokach:

I have already asked that PianoJan email (mercinary@matrixwatch.org) it to me, although I haven't received it yet.

-Merc

[PianoJan]

One more thing was being tweaked, but the completed file has now been sent to Mercinary and should show up here shortly.

I am hearing from people who have entire downlines ready to move to bring EZWBD admin to justice and off the internet for good.

[mercinary]

I'm adding the document to the downloads section now. If we see a large income of these victims, we will definitely start an isolated consumer movement. For the moment, we will keep track of them in context of the general matrix scheme consumer movement.

-Merc

[mercinary]

The complaint form can now be found here:

http://www.matrixwatch.org/modules.php?name=Downloads&file=viewcategory&cid=4

-Merc

[PianoJan]

Great.............thanks!

[PianoJan]

Does anyone still have early/original EZWBD ads? Please post them on here, especially the ones that used the word "GUARANTEED". Here is one of the early ads:

EasyWealthByDesign

EZ Wealth By Design has developed a revolutionary system that lets you purchase as many business centers as you want to develope your business. NO Limits and each center pays you earnings up to $249,425 in just 28 weeks, through shared sales profits. There is no sponsoring requirements, and all future purchases cam be made automatically out of your gross profits.

Here’s how it works:
First, EZ Wealth By Design does not require any sponsoring. There’s no need to call your friends and family, and convince them to join . Why? EWBDesign already has some heavy hitters doing the promotion for you! They do all the work to keep EWBDesign running, and you get paid right on time. Promoters are paid handsome rewards for their efforts, so they work hard for you.

Second, there’s no work: EWBD puts your account on auto-pilot. You get a full back-office system, payouts are automatic. You can then draw money out using the New debit/credit card system which can be used in ATM''s/Banks or any place credit cards are accepted or use Internet Banking with INT Gold.
The nice thing is you get paid every two weeks, with no need to visit the site, click a link, or anything else - it’s 100% auto-pilot!

In two weeks, you will begin to get payments in your account, and these will continue every two weeks, for 28 weeks.
Here’s the payments you will receive for a WBD10 package:

Week# 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28
PC-1 $5 20 65 145 255 395 $565 765 995 1255 1,655 1,655 $1,655 1,655
PC-2 5 25 75 155 $265 405 575 775 1,005 1,265 $1,665 1,665
PC-3 5 25 75 $155 265 405 575 775 1,005 $1,265 1,665
PC-4 5 25 $75 155 265 405 575 775 $1,005 1,265
PC-5 5 $25 75 155 265 405 575 775 1,005
PC-6 $5 25 75 155 265 405 $575 775
PC-7 5 25 75 155 265 $405 575
PC-8 5 25 75 155 $265 405
PC-9 5 25 75 $155 265
PC-10 5 25 $75 155
PC-11 5 $25 75
PC-12 $5 25
Net Pay $5 10 40 105 220 105 $680 1,065 1,580 2,245 3,190 4,005 $5,130 6,240

After 28 weeks, a WBD10 earns you a total of $24,620.

Is it possible to make more money?
Yes. You can also buy business packages, and create as many profit centers as you like. Each one pays like the chart shows.

The company-wide profits are shared among all the profit centers, according to the chart above. If fewer members join than are needed to pay the calculated profits, the team support fund is used to make up the difference.

Each time your profit centers are paid, some funds are put aside into the team support fund, in order to keep the system (this is part of the difference between the amounts in the columns, and the net pay total at the bottom of each column).

There are no sponsoring requirements, and each profit center is paid according to the chart, regardless of any sponsoring activity.

EZWBD is fast becoming their most successful program ever.

The Million Dollar Strategy
If you want to be one of the EWBDesign millionaires, here’s the strategy:
1. Buy a WBD100+WBD10 package today, at a cost of $300 + $45 + fees (up to 6.9%)
2. In 6 weeks, you’ll be in profit, so take some of these profits and buy two more WBD100 packages. Keep doing this every two weeks, and in 28 weeks, you’ll receive income in excess of $500,000 every other week. That’s over a million each month - what we call an EZWBDesign Millionaire!

[PianoJan]

If you happen to land here, please go back and read the posts from the beginning. If you have been victimized by EZWBD, please share your stories here, and encourage your downline to do the same. Then, if you wish to file a complaint, please click on the link to the template that was posted by Mercinary.

[mercinary]

Everyone should also click this link:

http://www.matrixwatch.org/forums/showthread.php?t=1946%22

Join the consumer movement so we know how many people are involved.

-Merc

[PianoJan]

Thanks Merc..........:applause:

[FreeKen]

Well I have safely landed here after searching for my password forever.

I would encourage everyone to get their downlines involved on this thread and start filing your complaints and "testimonials". Download the forms and get them filed immediately. Contact you state Attorney General and any consumer fraud hotlines in your area. If you had no problems telling someone about the site when they joined under you, you should have no problem getting them to seek justice from this program.

The members of EZWBD have endured broken promises and broken dreams, it is time to "break" the reality of programs like this. If your downline will not fill out the form for themselves, help them do it. They will appreciate it a lot more if they know you are trying to rectify a mistake in judgment on your part to share this program with them.

[breeze]

I am so glad that members are beginning to take action where this scam is concerned.

Judy belongs to prison! She is a con artist

[PianoJan]

I would encourage everyone to get their downlines involved on this thread and start filing your complaints and "testimonials". Download the forms and get them filed immediately. Contact you state Attorney General and any consumer fraud hotlines in your area. If you had no problems telling someone about the site when they joined under you, you should have no problem getting them to seek justice from this program.

The members of EZWBD have endured broken promises and broken dreams, it is time to "break" the reality of programs like this. If your downline will not fill out the form for themselves, help them do it. They will appreciate it a lot more if they know you are trying to rectify a mistake in judgment on your part to share this program with them.

Thank you for your wisdom and encouragement to do the right thing.

[Webwatch]

Thanks PianoJan for starting this thread and hopefully more will come along to tell their stories and take some action.

I've had a look into this scheme and it seems to be following the usual path of self destruction (as all ponzi's do).

What happens next is up to the victims of EZWBD, do you:

1. Call it quits and move on to the next scheme hoping you are getting in early enough to recoup your losses.

2. Simply walk away quitely nowing you have been robbed and put it down to experience and do nothing about it (This is the ponzi founders favourite).

3. Come here to tell your story and combine together in the hope that if enough authorities are informed something can be done to shut EZWBD design down (This is my favourite).

However if there are any EZWBD founders out there brave enough to come here and dispute the accusations made against them, they are welcome too.

But I suspect these leaders who where once everyones best friend when the ship was sailing smoothly are now a little tricky to track down, or maybe they can't figure out why the initial Million Dollar Stratergy failed for so many and only made the select few the promised millions.

[PianoJan]

Is it a PONZI or a PYRAMID?

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http://www.pyramidschemealert.org/PSAMain/home.html

info@pyramidschemealert.org

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[PianoJan]

Click on the video link in "Is it a Pyramid Scheme?" and watch this Chicago television news video about EZ Wealth By Design!

http://www.wttw.com/main.taf?p=1,17,1,4

[Webwatch]

Thanks PianoJan,
A great piece of information.

I wont spoil it to much for anyone who hasn't seen it but Maria seemes 100% convinced in this scheme and barely falters throughout the whole interview, apart from when it is mentioned that search engine submission is free and she's charging for it then for a brief second she goes into rabbit in the headlights mode.

No more spoilers-enjoy.:D

[PianoJan]

In case anyone thinks this little reporter was just trying to make a name for himself, (http://www.wttw.com/main.taf?p=1,17,1,4), here are his credentials:

Jay Shefsky is a Supervising Producer with Chicago Tonight. In nearly 20 years at WTTW, his documentaries have been honored with numerous awards, including Emmys, Peter Lisagor awards, and a Cine Golden Eagle. His work has been broadcast nationally on PBS and on the ABCNEWS Nightline program.

[jokach]

For anyone interested, WTTW in Chicago put together a video concerning EZWealth by Design for airing back in December on PBS. It was written in response to people claiming it was a pyramid scheme ....

Here is the link to the media page, its the top on the page (you'll need realplayer to view it):

http://www.wttw.com/main.taf?p=1,17,1,4

I can only imagine that this is just 'spin' on the claim that its a pyramid scheme, but its hard to tell.

jokach

[PianoJan]

Yes, I posted that video link yesterday, and it's making quite a splash around town! As a result of Jay Shefsky's work on WTTW, the Chicago-based PBS TV station, the Illinois Attorney General’s office has opened an investigation on EZ Wealth By Design. Keep up the good work folks.

[PianoJan]

If you read the compaints against EZWBD on the Oakland BBB site, you will see that Judy Griffin states with regard to the old pay chart that stated pay every 2 weeks: "What ad she received is not one of ours, and there has always been a disclaimer on our web site".:

http://67.104.17.194/complaint/view/57076385/c/wykzrl

[PianoJan]

Please do not be embarrassed or afraid to come forward with your stories. Please do not be embarrassed or afraid to file complaints with the authorities. Please encourage your downlines to come forward.

Things are moving in the right direction, and now we need to kick it up a notch .

[PianoJan]

If you are in the Chicago area, know you have been ripped off by EZWBD, and are wanting to fight back, please contact me ASAP. There is a person of influence there who wants to help with the cause, and I have been asked to pull victims together. He is on standby if we can organize.

[PianoJan]

The movement to stop EZ Wealth By Design is gaining strength and momentum. It is garnering support from people of influence, and I believe victims will soon see this this scam come to an end and justice served in the very near future. It appears to already be crumbling from all the bad press it has earned. There are still a few supporters who are holding on to their hopes and dreams that this might still eventually make them wealthy. That is always the elusive dream with pyramids and Ponzis, and therefore part of the trap. Has everyone seen the video that was aired on Chicago television about EZ Wealth By Design?

[FreeKen]

The EZWBD pyramid scheme was launched in March of 2005. By the time of the launch, the people who would be making the most money in the program were already in the program through a pre-launch link. It is possible that several of those entered in the pre-launch never paid a dime to the program. This was the case when EZWBD started the now defunct EZBB programs.

Concerning the EZBB programs; what happened to the money in them? I know a few people who entered that program and when it was dropped, they never received anything for it. The money just vanished along with the program. They tell me they never received credit for the defunct products.

EZWBD also had a contest they never made good on. It was advertised on the website for over 6 months but suddenly disappeared with no winner announced. I wonder how the authorities would deal with this if it was a "raffle" with no winner.

[PianoJan]

The EZWBD pyramid scheme was launched in March of 2005. By the time of the launch, the people who would be making the most money in the program were already in the program through a pre-launch link. It is possible that several of those entered in the pre-launch never paid a dime to the program. This was the case when EZWBD started the now defunct EZBB programs.

Concerning the EZBB programs; what happened to the money in them? I know a few people who entered that program and when it was dropped, they never received anything for it. The money just vanished along with the program. They tell me they never received credit for the defunct products.

EZWBD also had a contest they never made good on. It was advertised on the website for over 6 months but suddenly disappeared with no winner announced. I wonder how the authorities would deal with this if it was a "raffle" with no winner.

Excellent and informative post! I hope this opens the eyes of those who are still defending the company.

[PianoJan]

Just a reminder that you can contact me personally via the Email link through MatrixWatch.

[PianoJan]

I have received word that the authorities are taking a closer look at this scam. It takes numbers of people to keep the wheels of justice rolling, so please continue to do your part.

[PianoJan]

http://www.wttw.com/main.taf?p=1,17,1,4

[PianoJan]

For those of you interested in joining a class action lawsuit against EZWBD, please start by adding yourself to the Consumer Movement list here at Matrix Watch. More information will be posted on this matter as things develop.

[dawgdayz]

What about the thousands of senior members who are not online and can't get help? Just since march I have spoken to almost 3k people who don't even own pc's and get friends to send emails for them.

[Webwatch]

I thought this scheme was fairly dependant on having access to a PC.

Anyway dawgdayz if you are indeed in touch with that many people if you could get their names and amount of money lost I'm sure they could be added to the list.

You could even act as a go between for passing on any information.

[PianoJan]

What about the thousands of senior members who are not online and can't get help? Just since march I have spoken to almost 3k people who don't even own pc's and get friends to send emails for them.

This is just a starting point. Also, I thought that every member was required to have an Email address?

Since you are in contact with that many people, you could inform them that the process is starting. You might help pass on information to them, and get contact information for all who want to participate.

[PianoJan]

Here is the Consumer Movement Link for joining the list:

http://www.matrixwatch.org/forums/showthread.php?t=1946%22

[PianoJan]

Please contact me by Email if you have screen shots of the original EZWBD matrix.

[mercinary]

Try this:

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.EZWBD.com

-Merc

[PianoJan]

Try this:

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.EZWBD.com

-Merc

Thanks Merc. :applause:

I'm looking for the original matrix itself with Judy and Maria's names placed in the lineup. It's a rare find, but it's out there.

[PianoJan]

The Illinois Attorney General just updated us by saying that he needs a few more complaints filed by people in his state, and then he will likely be willing to take action. If you have been scammed/lost money with EZWBD, please file now, and strike while the iron is hot!

[PianoJan]

The Illinois State Attorney General is willing to look into EZ Wealth if he sees more complaints filed in that state. If you are an Illinois resident, and believe you have been scammed by EZ Wealth, please file your complaint ASAP.

[PianoJan]

The template for the complaint form has been updated with the help of an attorney. Please pass this information on to your people.

[dawgdayz]

MD's Attorney General has two investigators looking into fraud allegations of EZ since Friday.

[PianoJan]

MD's Attorney General has two investigators looking into fraud allegations of EZ since Friday.

Awesome. Other State AG's are moving on this too, so it's just a matter of time now. It will all come down the pike even quicker as more people continue to file claims. The no-brainer template for complaints is available here at:
http://www.matrixwatch.org/modules.php?name=Downloads&file=viewarticle&id=30

[PianoJan]

Awesome. Other State AG's are moving on this too, so it's just a matter of time now. It will all come down the pike even quicker as more people continue to file claims. The no-brainer template for complaints is available here at:
http://www.matrixwatch.org/modules.php?name=Downloads&file=viewarticle&id=30

Keep those complaints coming! We are making progress!

[dawgdayz]

at least 3 more MD complaints rolling out this week

[mercinary]

By any chance, can we get these people to come here and join our EZWBD victim registry? Should anything (i.e. a lawsuit) go down, it gives us a way to contact these individuals.

Also note that the more people we have on the list, the more likely it is that others will feel inclined to join too!

-Merc

[PianoJan]

I am receiving Emails from more and more people who are filing complaints, and directing their downline to do so as well. Please keep up the good work in putting a stop to the scammers!

[mercinary]

Jan:

It would be very good if you could get all these people to come here and join the consumer movement. We could easily coordinate their efforts that way.

-Merc

[PianoJan]

There is now a new thread devoted to the consumer movement for victims of EZ Wealth By Design. Please click on this link to sign up and become a part of this:

http://www.matrixwatch.org/forums/showthread.php?p=44762#post44762

[PianoJan]

Please see the EZ Wealth Victims Consumer Movement thread for information on filing complaints in Tenessee.

[PianoJan]

Mercinary has started a Consumer Movement for EZWBD victims. Please visit this movement here on Matrix Watch:
http://matrixwatch.org/forums/showthread.php?p=44762#post44762

[PianoJan]

Things are still moving along, and we'll get there if we don't drop the ball. Scammers are criminals, and they need to be taken off the street so they can't victimize anymore people.

[PianoJan]

I received a letter from the CA Attorney General's Office today acknowledging the complaint I filed with them. They pointed to California's anti-pyramid statute (Penal Code Section 327) designed to protect consumers from schemes based upon making money for introducing others into a program. CA prohibits a company from asking you to pay money (including paying for a product, a service or a membership) in order to receive compensation when you introduce others, or when people you bring in introduce others. Therefore, EZ Wealth By Design is illegal according to CA laws and statutes.

[PianoJan]

I haven't been around lately, but just want everyone to know that a few people are still working on putting a stop to this scam.

[edward dyer]

:nono: This posting is an attempt to pull together people who have been scammed by EZWealth By Design, 241Biz, and/or 10in10Biz. This includes people whose accounts were illegally closed by Judy Griffin because of things said to her or posted on forums, people who have never been paid as promised, people who are aware that they paid for a product that was never delivered (website submissions), and any other grievances worthy of reporting to the authorities.

It has been brought to my attention that having a group of many victims filing complaints at about the same time will get the attention of the bureaus and departments receiving them. Those of you who desire justice, AND the prevention of any more Internet scamming by Judy Griffin, please join with us in the effort to stop her illegal scheming once and for all.

We will soon be posting a template for filing complaints, and one for the media as well. This will make our complaints uniform and professional, and all you will have to do is fill in your personal information, and send it off. In the meantime, please establish (anonymous) contact with us in this forum so we can get this organized.

[edward dyer]

I have been scamed by ezwbd.com i was in at an early time when you gave an amount then every two weeks you got more and more til u had 2hundred thousand dollars and more in a few short mounths and 6 of my friends were scamed too

[PianoJan]

I have been scamed by ezwbd.com i was in at an early time when you gave an amount then every two weeks you got more and more til u had 2hundred thousand dollars and more in a few short mounths and 6 of my friends were scamed too

If you haven't already, would all of you please join the consumer movement on here against EZWBD? Here is the link: http://www.matrixwatch.org/forums/sh...4762#post44762

[PianoJan]

I'm not sure what has happened to the link to the consumer movement against EZ Wealth By Design since MW has changed hands. I'll try to figure it out so we can continue to point other victims to the appropriate agencies.