Warriors, I REALLY REALLY need your help (if you can spare the time)!

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Hello, everyone. I know this will probably make a bad impression as a first post, but honestly, I don't care. I'm not trying to be snotty or arrogant, but the fact of the matter is that, well, I need some help. I need A LOT of help actually. See here's the problem, or rather, the host of them...

My husband and I were running somewhat of a successful online freelancing business. We were of course using Pay*pal as a processor, and they froze the account. Our online work has been our sole source of income for the past several months, and it was what we depended on to get by on the day to day. Neither of us have regular jobs anymore due to the economy (I lost my job because they couldn't afford to pay me, and my husband got caught in a downsizing). Anyhow, we've got 4 children, 5 and under, and we're really in a rut. We've applied for public assistance since the Pay*pal freeze, and are waiting for approval, which could take up to one month.

Now, we've contacted Pay*pal, and it seems that we've gotten caught in the crossfire of their dangerous games; it's not likely that the account will be released before 180 days as we've been told. Anyhow, with that knowledge, and having done everything to get the account back to no avail, we've got to move forward.

As of now, we need about $1500 to cover expenses for the next month, but for the time being, $250 or a little more will get us in a better position.

I've thought about all the possibilities to try and get the money we need (by tomorrow), and everything is turning to a dead end. No loans from commercial lenders or family, nothing to sell or pawn (we don't even have a car right now), and day labor isn't even turning a dime.

Like I said, the internet has been our source of income for several months, but we've not been able to save up any extra. As the economy goes down, costs go up, which is no good.

I'm not asking any single warrior to give me a handout. I'm looking for some kind of work. I need to make at least $250 by tomorrow (I don't want to get into further detail, but things will turn ugly for us). I can't take any payments via Pay*pal because of the limited account status. So, I need some work that can be done and then paid via Western Union or some other way for me to get the money instantly. If anyone needs anything done, or can lend a helping hand (I prefer working), it would be appreciated.

Anyone, please, your help is appreciated. Thanks!

P.S. Again, I WANT work...anything, just ask.
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  • Profile picture of the author Chris Thompson
    Get a google checkout account in the meantime, and setup a NEW paypal account using a new email address. That will solve your ability to get the money that you're willing to work for. BUT - you haven't given people ANY idea of what you have to offer, so you're not going to get a good responce unless you do show what your skills are. Hire you to do *what*?

    BTW if I needed money (small sum) instantly, I'd go to Craigslist and collect every freebie item being given away that I thought I could sell for a small amount. There is a section for free stuff. Then have a garage sale and sell it all.
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    • Profile picture of the author jazmi00
      Originally Posted by Chris Thompson View Post

      Get a google checkout account in the meantime, and setup a NEW paypal account using a new email address. That will solve your ability to get the money that you're willing to work for. BUT - you haven't given people ANY idea of what you have to offer, so you're not going to get a good responce unless you do show what your skills are. Hire you to do *what*?

      BTW if I needed money (small sum) instantly, I'd go to Craigslist and collect every freebie item being given away that I thought I could sell for a small amount. There is a section for free stuff. Then have a garage sale and sell it all.
      Only problem is....we don't have a vehicle, so no way to pick up stuff. I thought if it, trust me. And I need a way to get the money in my hand (meaning I can hand it to someone) tomorrow. With Pay*pal, that won't happen.

      I really don't care what work people need done. We should be able to handle pretty much anything between the two of us. If you need anything, just ask, and if we can do it, then we'll let you know. I don't want to restrict our options to what I list, as I'm not very clear headed right now. I can't think past getting $250, and with no Pay*pal, it's hard to get anything done online....
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  • Profile picture of the author Chris Thompson
    Sam Stephens posted an article a few days about about some guy who makes 50k per year begging. It was meant as a joke, but if you are that hard up and in that tight of a bind, and need money tomorrow, you probably need to ask people for help. Strangers even. I HATE to recommend that, but if you need cash in had (legally) what else is there?
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  • Profile picture of the author George Sepich
    First thing tomorrow, you and your husband should each go in different directions within your town and offer your freelancing services to local merchants. Ask for a small advance deposit to guarantee their spot for your services. Whether its one business with $250 down or 5 at $50 or even !0 at $25, if you have sales skills you have a shot at $250 tomorrow, then do the work for the clients, and bring in the rest. Rinse and repeat. Maybe easier said then done, but go out and beat the local pavement.

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  • Profile picture of the author ShanghaiTours
    If you really need such an amount of money, you gotta turn to people around you in real life, instead of posting here. pardon for saying this, but i believe that's the best way for you to work things out.
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    • Profile picture of the author jazmi00
      Originally Posted by George Sepich View Post

      First thing tomorrow, you and your husband should each go in different directions within your town and offer your freelancing services to local merchants. Ask for a small advance deposit to guarantee their spot for your services. Whether its one business with $250 down or 5 at $50 or even !0 at $25, if you have sales skills you have a shot at $250 tomorrow, then do the work for the clients, and bring in the rest. Rinse and repeat. Maybe easier said then done, but go out and beat the local pavement.

      George
      I've already thought of this but the only problem is most businesses will shy away from people with kids. Plus, my husband is in ill health, and we've got a newborn. So, although this is a solution, it's not the best one, and with my husband already being sick, I don't want to risk our newborn baby or our 3 other little ones getting sick. And we'd be on foot and probably be in the rain, so that's sure to happen. The weather isn't nice here right now and we DON'T have a vehicle. Otherwise, we would be doing that every day.

      Originally Posted by ShanghaiTours View Post

      If you really need such an amount of money, you gotta turn to people around you in real life, instead of posting here. pardon for saying this, but i believe that's the best way for you to work things out.
      I'd ask someone, but I'm afraid, the only people to ask now would probably be complete strangers (like someone above suggested). I just took my stab at things here because I know how you guys have helped people to raise XXXX overnight and stuff. I only asked because I thought someone here would be able to help.

      I'm going to try opening a new pay*pal account, but I don't know how much help that will be because the money still won't be in hand by tomorrow...

      P.S. I would take the time to thank each of you for your thoughts and advice, but unfortunately, I don't have access to the thanks button as of yet. But still, I would like to thank each of you for taking the time out to respond to me. I really appreciate it.
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  • Profile picture of the author Kevin_Hutto
    hey jazmi00,

    I think paypal and many merchant accounts are freaking out right now because of this recession and using their terms of service to hold people's money for 180 days. They closed down an account i had with them for years and are holding 12k of my money for 180 days. The reason - "they did a review" and thought that something suspicious was going on... I sell a golf ebook i wrote in the account and have for several years with no problem. So I think that it might not just be you that gets caught in trouble by paypal and others.

    But enough about that, where are you located? maybe I can help find something...
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    • Profile picture of the author steveniam
      Late last year I have a similar problem with Paypal (open in 2001 with world seller status) after eBay suspended my account due to breaching of sellers non-performance policies.

      I was informed that my funds (almost $15k) will be blocked for 180 days. Surprising after 2 months they unblock the account and give notice to me to withdraw the fund before they terminate my account.

      However I am allow to open a new account with a different email address, credit card and bank account.

      Originally Posted by Kevin_Hutto View Post

      hey jazmi00,

      I think paypal and many merchant accounts are freaking out right now because of this recession and using their terms of service to hold people's money for 180 days. They closed down an account i had with them for years and are holding 12k of my money for 180 days. The reason - "they did a review" and thought that something suspicious was going on... I sell a golf ebook i wrote in the account and have for several years with no problem. So I think that it might not just be you that gets caught in trouble by paypal and others.

      But enough about that, where are you located? maybe I can help find something...
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  • Profile picture of the author Mike Hill
    Originally Posted by jazmi00 View Post

    Hello, everyone. I know this will probably make a bad impression as a first post, but honestly, I don't care. I'm not trying to be snotty or arrogant, but the fact of the matter is that, well, I need some help. I need A LOT of help actually. See here's the problem, or rather, the host of them...

    My husband and I were running somewhat of a successful online freelancing business. We were of course using Pay*pal as a processor, and they froze the account. Our online work has been our sole source of income for the past several months, and it was what we depended on to get by on the day to day. Neither of us have regular jobs anymore due to the economy (I lost my job because they couldn't afford to pay me, and my husband got caught in a downsizing). Anyhow, we've got 4 children, 5 and under, and we're really in a rut. We've applied for public assistance since the Pay*pal freeze, and are waiting for approval, which could take up to one month.

    Now, we've contacted Pay*pal, and it seems that we've gotten caught in the crossfire of their dangerous games; it's not likely that the account will be released before 180 days as we've been told. Anyhow, with that knowledge, and having done everything to get the account back to no avail, we've got to move forward.

    As of now, we need about $1500 to cover expenses for the next month, but for the time being, $250 or a little more will get us in a better position.

    I've thought about all the possibilities to try and get the money we need (by tomorrow), and everything is turning to a dead end. No loans from commercial lenders or family, nothing to sell or pawn (we don't even have a car right now), and day labor isn't even turning a dime.

    Like I said, the internet has been our source of income for several months, but we've not been able to save up any extra. As the economy goes down, costs go up, which is no good.

    I'm not asking any single warrior to give me a handout. I'm looking for some kind of work. I need to make at least $250 by tomorrow (I don't want to get into further detail, but things will turn ugly for us). I can't take any payments via Pay*pal because of the limited account status. So, I need some work that can be done and then paid via Western Union or some other way for me to get the money instantly. If anyone needs anything done, or can lend a helping hand (I prefer working), it would be appreciated.

    Anyone, please, your help is appreciated. Thanks!

    P.S. Again, I WANT work...anything, just ask.


    Do exactly what George said here:

    First thing tomorrow, you and your husband should each go in different directions within your town and offer your freelancing services to local merchants. Ask for a small advance deposit to guarantee their spot for your services. Whether its one business with $250 down or 5 at $50 or even !0 at $25, if you have sales skills you have a shot at $250 tomorrow, then do the work for the clients, and bring in the rest. Rinse and repeat. Maybe easier said then done, but go out and beat the local pavement.

    George
    That's your best bet for cash in a hurry... it's just a matter of knocking on enough businesses to get what you want.

    Mike Hill
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  • Profile picture of the author jazmi00
    Anybody got some ideas that would work for now? It's 1 am so I can't do much as far as local businesses are concerned...
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  • Profile picture of the author pcpupil
    Use a ccard.
    If i dont come up with 300 dollars by monday i cant pay rent.I live in a small town of 3400 people and the mine shut down and most of the town is boarded up.
    Maybe ill go camping in phoenix,its bigger.
    Anyway,what im going to do is use my ccard blank checks.The ones they send in the mail,no interest for 1 year,ect..
    Ill use that for the 300 dollars..
    I just had 2 interviews this week so one will pop.they sounded promising.
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  • Profile picture of the author pcpupil
    Im also on a piece of public aid.Anyway,we have a program called [cara].
    They will help you pay your bills.DES,also has a program called [TPEP].
    It stands for [two parent employment program].with your young ones you will get a check every 2 weeks.If they have the program.Call the food stamp office.
    They,DES,or any gov program will call your landlord,debtors,whom ever and let them know there is something being done.
    Besides,no judge will kick you guys out on the street.I dont think.
    In my county it takes 6 mos to kick renters out of a house with kids.Even when they dont pay there rent.
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  • Profile picture of the author mr2monster
    Give blood
    Give plasma
    Sell gold, silver
    Mow Lawns of your neighbors
    Sit on the side of the freeway with a sign
    Freelance for locals (post on CL, and hit the pavement asking businesses)
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  • Profile picture of the author jazmi00
    We've applied for public assistance and that takes 30 days to get an decision. At most, it can take 45. As far as the CC, not gonna happen. Bankruptcy canceled that a few years ago, which is why I said no commercial lenders. I won't get into the details, but if we don't come up with the money, we'll be out...

    I'm trying to get some article writing orders, but that's hard to do without pay*pal. I'm trying to get a new account, but it's taking some time.
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  • Profile picture of the author pcpupil
    Yes,it will take 30 days but they will make a phone call an let your debtors,landlord,whomever that your are on the list to recieve possible benefits.That will give you another 30 days to sell your services for other things.
    I was going to suggest a sighn buy the side of the road but i dont want to endanger you.
    But it is a way to make some actually good money.We have people here in AZ that do it.Then the news catches them as they go back to there 150,000 dollar home.
    They ask whats up and the sighn holder just shuts the door in there face.
    There was a guy not to long ago,his sighn read(why lie,i need a beer.)
    I saw at least 3 people wave him over to there car on the freeway off ramp.They called him over,and where giving him green paper.Couldnt see the numbers.
    Make a sighn,find a well travelled spot with lots of traffic,sit quietly,carry a big stick.Your a woman,youll get money.
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  • Profile picture of the author pcpupil
    Start at 6 am,look at buisness that might need help opening up.Cleaning,setting up tables,prep work,anything.Tell them youll work for cash.
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  • Profile picture of the author morry
    I'm sorry, I don't have any ideas off the top of my head, but there have been a few good ones suggested here. Have you tried any of them?

    Sean
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  • Profile picture of the author pcpupil
    Do you have any biz cards left.Walk around and ask local buisness if they have a blog setup and are driving traffic to there brick and mortor store.
    Then tell them for a small down payment,youll set them up a wordpress blog.
    Youll go right inside there office,setup a hosting account with them.Install WP blog.Show them how to use it.
    Tell them youll only charge them a small monthy fee to keep it on the first page of google.
    Then charge them for the service you just did.
    Tell them a lot of all small buisness have a blog on the web.
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    • Profile picture of the author GuerrillaIM
      Originally Posted by abc View Post

      Hi jazmi00;

      There's a book I just came across by email 20 Ways to Make
      $100 a day Online.The website is pathway100.com
      Buy the book,its I think $27 and get to work.

      p.s.Check out my sig file.I would offer it to you free but then
      you wouldn't bother using it so I'll send you a half price refund
      by email.Just open that other paypal account and buy it.
      pretty cold hearted in my opinion
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  • Profile picture of the author oneplusone
    Sent you a PM Jazmi....
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  • Profile picture of the author Kirahster
    Are there any churches near you or a salvation army? Most of these will have a fund set up that can help you in the case of an emergency.
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    • Profile picture of the author jazmi00
      Originally Posted by Kirahster View Post

      Are there any churches near you or a salvation army? Most of these will have a fund set up that can help you in the case of an emergency.
      I've checked with them, and there's a waiting period before receiving anything. By the time that we receive anything from them, it would be too late. They bring you in for an interview and confirm that you need assistance, and then there's a 30 day lag till the time they actually provide the assistance. The churches are mostly able to help with food and things like that, other than general welfare assistance, other sources are pretty limited on the financial right now.
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  • Profile picture of the author Hackbridge
    When you say that you can't go to the local businesses, is it not possible that somone could baby sit the children for you? If you have an internet connection, is it possible you make phone calls also?

    My children aren't as young as yours, but if no one is able to help I take it that you haven't lived in the area very long to make close friends?

    Wishing you all the best

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    • Profile picture of the author Sapphire69
      I came in this site to see what sort of advice The Warriors would give to people in this kind of situation.

      My own blog promotes free affiliate programs and free marketing methods, as does my forum, where several experts gather including the legendary Capt Kirk. I'd invite you to check what we have there and em or pm me if I can be of any assistance.


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  • Profile picture of the author GuerrillaIM
    You live in america so you are lucky to be able to get unlimited voip calling packages at less than $20 a month that includes mobiles.

    Go to the WSO section and wariors for hire section and pull out some good services for link building, writing and SEO.

    In a day I can quite easily pitch 150 companies. Your not limited to your local town, target the cities also.

    Most companies will pay a deposit upfront via cheque or bank transfer.

    For instance pull the index out of the yellow pages and google every category that is advertising on PPC. Tell them you can increase their sales without increasing their advertising by improving the strength of their sales copy. Also tell them you can get them raked on the keyword they are advertising by building links to their site. Quote high and outsource the work onto guys here in the forum.
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    • Profile picture of the author Randy Meirndorf
      I watched alot of the seinfeld episodes, and they mentioned something about the human fund, maybe they can help?
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  • Profile picture of the author jazmi00
    I'll be making phone calls just as soon as businesses start opening. I've done a quick search to find exactly what's in my vicinity, and most businesses won't be opening for another 3-4 hours. But, that gives me time to get some kind of plan in order as far as what I could sell to them. As far as babysitting, I don't know anyone in the area actually, and I wouldn't want to leave my kids with just anyone. And the baby, well, he's breastfed, so it's kind of hard to leave him with anyone.

    Do you think it would be feasible to try and sell a package for $500 on the spot?

    - Offer a website setup on a CMS (preferably Joomla)
    - Add some content (don't have a camera for pictures but maybe could make enough money to buy one)
    - Provide domain/hosting (after making enough money to buy a domain/hosting reseller account)

    Is that enough to sell for that price? There are people in this area (I've seen on CL) advertising this stuff for $50, so would that be too pricey? They are tacking on the backend products, but right now, I'm just concerned with the money upfront. Also, I don't have any sample sites to show or anything...isn't that a problem for most business owners?

    Also, I know that I'm not limited to just my area, but I AM limited due to transportation. I have NO vehicle, so I can't go very far. That's my biggest dilemma to pushing the offline business. And won't the companies require me to visit their office to pick up the money? That would be very hard to do considering, so maybe there's a way to collect the payment online somehow (no website right now, though)?
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  • Profile picture of the author cheesy
    Why dont you make a one day listing for some stuff on eBay, you should make some cash if your putting up good things.
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    • Profile picture of the author Randy Meirndorf
      Originally Posted by cheesy View Post

      Why dont you make a one day listing for some stuff on eBay, you should make some cash if your putting up good things.

      Without paypal, it would be awhile before she got some money with a check or money order.
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      • Profile picture of the author cheesy
        Originally Posted by Randy Meirndorf View Post

        Without paypal, it would be awhile before she got some money with a check or money order.
        Ah, didnt see the paypal bit
        What are your strengths then? Are you any good at web design or somthing, because that's a pretty good way of making quick money.
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  • Profile picture of the author GuerrillaIM
    Yes $500 can be easy depending how you pitch it.

    One idea that is pretty good it to get the business directory out and search for every company name in it. When you find a company that doesn't appear for its own company name give them a call and guarantee them that you can get them onto that keyord. Chances are they might also need a website.

    Guaranee that you will increase their rankings and traffic. Tell them that if they don't get 1000 targetted visitors extra in 3 months through your methods then you will give them a full refund. That is just 50c per potential buyer. And 1000 hits is easy to generate, just make sure you get enough cash up front to cover article writing and possible senuke outsourcing. If thy don't have a tracking system on website charge them to set that up also.

    It is much easier to sell some sort of advertising/seo on the spot than it is a new website. Let people know that its 50% discounted price as a "end of month special".
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  • Profile picture of the author jazmi00
    Okay, and any suggestions for collecting payment? I suppose I'll need to figure out some method of getting into their office?

    Also, for anyone else who might be wondering...NO, I'm not some Nigerian scammer. I'm in Georgia, USA...particularly a city called Jonesboro. The zip code here is 30236...look it up if you will. I'm not trying to scam anyone out of anything. I don't even want a handout. Yes, I'm asking for help, but I will work for it. So, please don't think that of me at all.

    Considering that I'm sure people were wondering that, I figured I would just put it out there for you to see so you don't have to ask. I understand that people are out there who want to help but are also fearful of scams. Well, I'm really needing some help here. My family needs help.

    Right now, we've got about $8 to our name...yes, we are clean out of resources. We've been through a lot of turmoil with finances, and pay*pal hasn't been the friendliest either. We've lost money with them (you know those buyers who weren't really buyers to begin with, we've had our share). I'm just really stressed out and nothing I'm trying thus far has worked.
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  • Profile picture of the author tessmac9708
    Ok, heres an idea, but I'm willing to give it a try if there are another 24 Warriors here that will help.

    I'm willing to risk $10 via PayPal if there is a trusted warrior on here who will accept the money through PayPal and then arrange to wire the money to this lady.

    Ok, I realise that we may never see the $10 again ( no offense ), but what the hell $10 isn't going to break most of us.

    If we can organise this between us, lets try to do it, and put it down to experience.


    Graham
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    • Profile picture of the author kenboss
      Originally Posted by tessmac9708 View Post

      Ok, heres an idea, but I'm willing to give it a try if there are another 24 Warriors here that will help.

      I'm willing to risk $10 via PayPal if there is a trusted warrior on here who will accept the money through PayPal and then arrange to wire the money to this lady.

      Ok, I realise that we may never see the $10 again ( no offense ), but what the hell $10 isn't going to break most of us.

      If we can organise this between us, lets try to do it, and put it down to experience.


      Graham
      I'm in for $10 -
      Do we have the "trusted warrior" yet to do the wiring? I'm in UK so would be better for someone in US to do it I presume.

      Ken
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  • Profile picture of the author Chris Thompson
    Graham - very nice idea. I'll pitch in. Can't do the wire bit because I'm flying out soon, but I'll donate $10 to help. Like she said, she did not ask for handouts but sometimes that's what is needed to get someone out of a jamb. Newborns ... tugs at my heart man.
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  • Profile picture of the author Chris Thompson
    Jazmi .. if we can get this thing organized you can pay back my $10 by writing ONE article for me. You are a parent so I'm sure you can write something that will be of benefit to my readers. No rush. Just wanna make sure your kids are safe first.
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  • Profile picture of the author oneplusone
    I'm up for the PayPal thing.

    I exchanged a couple of PM's with Jazmi, I think she is genuine.

    I asked her if she was a nigerian scammer (pretty rude I know but you have to check) and her response was that of someone who is legitimate.
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  • Profile picture of the author tessmac9708
    Ok guys great thats $40 so far...

    Graham
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  • Profile picture of the author jazmi00
    Hey guys, I really appreciate what you are doing for me. You've brought a smile back to my face. If everyone that donates some money would send me a pm or post here with what they would like for me to do in order to pay them back, it would be outstanding.

    Just an update: I haven't gotten any leads just yet on the businesses, but that's not to say I won't. I think I've come up with a pretty solid package to offer to local businesses, and a few features to add on for backend sales. I'm going to try and do some posting on CL, too, and see if that will grab a few leads for me.
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  • Profile picture of the author oneplusone
    Okay....I've decided I will do $250 for 10 quality articles so she has $270 now.

    After PayPal fees should be over $250.

    The final step is a reliable warrior with PayPal is needed who is based in the USA who can receive the money by PayPal then get it to her.
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  • Profile picture of the author oneplusone
    We are up to $280, I agree a USA warrior is needed to receive the PayPal money then get it to this lady who needs help.

    Someone reputable/reliable of course.
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  • Profile picture of the author GuerrillaIM
    OK, I'll put in $10.

    Make sure you get call rate high and give them a reason to buy today. You may not make a sale on first day but if you get this right then it could support you from now on.

    Most companies have online banking so they can transfer money direct to your account.
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  • Profile picture of the author TPFLegionaire
    Hi,

    La Legion marche....

    I see that there is already 40$ pledged , 210$ from me...I'll need 2 dozens articles/and some research done on anything to do with testimonials (how, what, where , when , intelligently written, in the next 4 weeks) . If you give me your word that you will deliver then we have a deal.

    Let's bring this ordeal to an end.

    Whoever is going to wire the money, please step forward.

    La victoire est a nous.
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  • Profile picture of the author oneplusone
    TPFLegionaire

    I am doing $250, if you do $210 then all the better she has a total of $500 assuming we all keep our word, I will.
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    • Profile picture of the author TPFLegionaire
      outstanding!

      Now...who is organizing the transfer , she is telling me that there is a western union 1/2 hour from her place...

      I think western union would make more sense for the sake of speed...should we send it separately or pool the money first?
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      • Profile picture of the author oneplusone
        Originally Posted by TPFLegionaire View Post

        outstanding!

        Now...who is organizing the transfer , she is telling me that there is a western union 1/2 hour from her place...

        I think western union would make more sense for the sake of speed...should we send it separately or pool the money first?
        TPF can you do the transfer to her?

        You seem to be the expert lol.

        We can start to PayPal you the money.
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        • Profile picture of the author aquablue
          I'm in for $10, has it been decided who we're paypal'ing to?

          Terese
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    • Profile picture of the author TPFLegionaire
      need someone in the US to do an online transfer , can't seem to be able to register in order to send from UK. also, stuck at home right now, can't get to town.


      Bear with me...i have an account with xoom...i'll see if i can use this instead...
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    • Profile picture of the author TPFLegionaire
      oh FFS... can't use xoom to send to the States....

      Can someone from the states step forward

      Thx


      right...I am going to start PM'ing any Americans who participated on this thread.

      Just to make it clear...here is the plan so far...if you have a better plan let us know..If you can help us execute the plan then welcome on board.

      1) some Warrior have pledged money to jazmi00 in exchange for some work
      2 ) western union is the quickest and nearest for her to get the money
      3) some of the Warrior are in the UK and can't send the money via the net via Western Union
      4) we need someone in the states to come forward with the ability to use WU
      5) the ones who have pledged the money paypal that individual
      6) the volunteer from the States transfer that money via WU to Jasmi00

      addendum: there will be some charge incurred by the volunteer in the States.If you can not shoulder those charges, let me know and I will.

      This is not the most brilliant plan...but that what we got right now.

      SO...over to you...
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    • Profile picture of the author TPFLegionaire
      I am on Skype : right now

      paisleyemea

      Just call me to discuss if you can help
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  • Profile picture of the author lharding
    Hi,

    I'll put in $10. Don't need anything doing jazmi00, so think of it as gift.

    Let me know who to PayPal cash to.

    Cheers, Lee.
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  • Profile picture of the author jazmi00
    Everyone, I am literally in tears here. I feel so blessed to have found you all...this is a wonderful blessing to our family. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I really don't know what to say, but I am grateful to you all. I don't know how to begin to express the gratitude I feel right now.
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  • Profile picture of the author lharding
    I think we should pool the money. It would look better to have one payment to WU than several.
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  • Profile picture of the author Lance K
    Originally Posted by jazmi00 View Post

    I'm not asking any single warrior to give me a handout. I'm looking for some kind of work. I need to make at least $250 by tomorrow (I don't want to get into further detail, but things will turn ugly for us).
    With all due respect...

    A number of people have given you ideas and you've come back with "I thought of that" and a reason why it won't work.

    If things are really going to turn "ugly" as you say, then I'd spend my time on making something work rather than thinking about why it won't work.
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    • Profile picture of the author jazmi00
      Originally Posted by Lance K View Post

      With all due respect...

      A number of people have given you ideas and you've come back with "I thought of that" and a reason why it won't work.

      If things are really going to turn "ugly" as you say, then I'd spend my time on making something work rather than thinking about why it won't work.
      If you have read any further, you will see that I have taken the advice given. I'm actually cold calling to businesses in the area to get over any barriers that might have been presented. I'm also doing some Craigslist posting. Believe me, I'm doing what I can...and I've taken in all the advice given to me. And at 2 and 3 am in the morning, there's not a whole lot that one can do. But, that time has passed, and so, I'm doing what I CAN do.
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      • Profile picture of the author Lance K
        Originally Posted by jazmi00 View Post

        If you have read any further, you will see that I have taken the advice given. I'm actually cold calling to businesses in the area to get over any barriers that might have been presented. I'm also doing some Craigslist posting. Believe me, I'm doing what I can...and I've taken in all the advice given to me. And at 2 and 3 am in the morning, there's not a whole lot that one can do. But, that time has passed, and so, I'm doing what I CAN do.

        You're right. I didn't read the entire thread. After the 3rd or 4th "I've thought of that and it won't work" I kinda stopped reading because I saw a pattern developing.

        So, I'm sorry. I guess I should have kept going. Glad to hear you're making things happen. Things are sure to turn around for you. Good luck.
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  • Profile picture of the author lharding
    There must be someone in the US with a PayPal & WesternUnion account that can help. ... anyone
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    • Profile picture of the author Lance K
      Originally Posted by lharding View Post

      There must be someone in the US with a PayPal & WesternUnion account that can help. ... anyone

      If any of her friends or relatives in her community (or a pastor, priest, rabbi, etc.) has an email account, the money can be sent to them via PayPal.

      Quick and easy.
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  • Profile picture of the author lharding
    True, but I thought the point was that PayPal would create a delay, as she needs the cash by tomorrow (or it that today now). So, is the plan to have someone receive the money via PayPal, then use WesternUnion to transfer cash to a Western Union office so the money can be picked up? I don't believe WU will accept PayPal.
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    • Profile picture of the author Lance K
      Originally Posted by lharding View Post

      True, but I thought the point was that PayPal would create a delay, as she needs the cash by tomorrow (or it that today now). So, is the plan to have someone receive the money via PayPal, then use WesternUnion to transfer cash to a Western Union office so the money can be picked up? I don't believe WU will accept PayPal.

      No delay. If someone in her community could accept the funds via PayPal, they could write her a check that she could take to he bank and cash.
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      • Profile picture of the author jazmi00
        Originally Posted by Lance K View Post

        No delay. If someone in her community could accept the funds via PayPal, they could write her a check that she could take to he bank and cash.
        I guess my post didn't make it. I've only got a couple of people that could accept the transfer (they're in a different state), but they do have Paypal. They aren't reachable at the current moment though and I'm not sure as to when I will be able to get in contact with them. I don't know anyone in the area that could accept the money (I don't know anyone in the area actually, at least not more so than having seen their face a few times because they work at the local grocery store or something like that).

        The only other thing I know that works like WU is Money Gram, but I don't know if that would work for any of you guys in the UK either. The pick up spots are right beside each other (big check cashing place), but I don't know if anyone is able to do that. You've got to do a debit/credit card to send it from online though. I apologize for not being much help...
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  • Profile picture of the author TPFLegionaire
    Come on you Yankees...Do you want the French and the Brits to get all the glory!



    seriously...need a bit of help here
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    • Profile picture of the author dave830
      Originally Posted by TPFLegionaire View Post

      Come on you Yankees...Do you want the French and the Brits to get all the glory!
      Ha ha Legionaire... that's all I needed to motivate me... I'll help out with $10. I'll stay tuned to know where to paypal it.

      Born in the USA,
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  • Profile picture of the author lharding
    That may work. Couldn't do that in the UK as the banks would need 3 to 7 days to allow the cheque to clear. Still, we need someone in the US to help us do this. It's seems pretty low risk, it's down to whether jazmi00 can rely upon someone in the community to help her. Otherwise, someone of the Forum willing to accept the paypal and do the Western Union bit.
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  • Profile picture of the author TPFLegionaire
    There is no Money Gram agent in Swindon...although there are plenty in London

    Happy to Paypal a UK Warrior if they can physicaly get down to a WU or MG agent.

    I can't right now
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  • Profile picture of the author dle45
    I noticed you said you lived in the "southeastern" US.

    I live in the South East and Have friends in every state in the south...Where exactly do you live so we can see if we can't hook you up with some "freelance" work.
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    • Profile picture of the author jazmi00
      Originally Posted by dle45 View Post

      I noticed you said you lived in the "southeastern" US.

      I live in the South East and Have friends in every state in the south...Where exactly do you live so we can see if we can't hook you up with some "freelance" work.
      I'm in Georgia...I would really appreciate that if you could send some business my way.

      Thank you!
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      • Profile picture of the author dle45
        what city?
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  • Profile picture of the author Glenn Leader
    Jazim00, I've been in this position myself not too long ago, but for different reasons.
    So of course I want to help out, as I was helped. You sound like you really don't
    want charity, so if you can write, I'll buy an article off you for $10 too. In addition
    to that, I'll give you a copy of my latest product (in my SIG) if you want it. Just PM
    me. This will help you start over with a residual income.


    HTH

    Glenn

    PS

    To everybody else:
    please note, this free offer is a one off, please do not PM me asking for free copies
    too. This is not fair on all the other owners who have invested their money in my
    system.
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  • Profile picture of the author TPFLegionaire
    Hi Glenn,

    As you are in the States , could you help with the money transfer being discussed on the thread?
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  • Profile picture of the author TPFLegionaire
    I see that a taunt in the general direction of our friends across the pond is producing some results...We still need to crack the money transfer bit...

    So if that can help...I will say it out loud, without mentioning Lafayette.

    "We could never have won the war without you!"

    There, Ive said it, without mentioning Lafayette or Yorktown...because that would anoy my British friends and we don't want that...

    Now can we get someone to help with the transfer...or I will Taunt you a second time!
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  • Profile picture of the author Jeremy Kelsall
    If you can't find anyone else to do it - I can take care of the transfer. I can't do it until after 5 though
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  • Profile picture of the author aquablue
    Jeremy, You beat me to the submit button. I'll keep checking the thread to see where to send.
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    • Profile picture of the author Jeremy Kelsall
      Originally Posted by Terese Dadd View Post

      Jeremy, You beat me to the submit button. I'll keep checking the thread to see where to send.
      If you can do it - have at it

      I have a webinar scheduled and am thinking that I can do it right after 5 - But, it will be a tight squeeze...
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  • Profile picture of the author TPFLegionaire
    Sorry Glenn....For some reason I thought you were in the States...But don't worry about your accent, it's now 20 years than I am in the UK and my cokney accent have them all fooled !
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  • Profile picture of the author Chris Thompson
    I'm in Canada ... no Western Union anywhere near me that I know of. Sounds like Jeremy has this solved. Thanks a ton dude.
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