I clicked on an ad purporting to match homebound to small companies for work to be done at home. I received high pressure calls and emails and told them I wanted to do some research.

I responded to a banner ad seeking to match small companies with work-at-home contractors. Instead I received a hard sell for what appears to be a scam operating under several names and having a number of unresolved complaints that I discovered thru several on-line complaint sites. The names are World Market Systems, 24 Hour Cash Flow, and Traffic Designs and all seem to have the same business plan. A website is prepared with a few newsfeeds and clickable links to bona-fide vendors. It takes 3 days to set up, allowing time for the deal to seal so the victim can no longer back out. The business model doesn't make any sense. Why spend money to get traffic to a non-descript portal so some visitors MAY click off to a real vendor to POSSIBLY buy something, for which you get a return? When the click-thrus don't materialize, expensive "advertising" is sold for thousands of dollars. Then (magically) the click thrus start appearing but never enough to recoup a fraction of the investment.

After making it perfectly clear on the telephone with Jason (1 888 230 7556 x 2365) and via email to Mark and Darlene Walston [email protected] (888) 213-2306 (Business Info & Voicemail) I am finding that these operators are unwilling to accept no for an answer. They will continue to ignore my sensible business decision, repeatedly mention that they are a "Christian" company (like that is supposed to instill a sense of trust, I assume). What other bearing could that have on a business transaction? A red-flag like this should not be missed.

Emails continue and I have been receiving a lot of "Nigeria" spam since my initial respons. I believe they sold my email info.

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Dear Chris:

I still haven't heard back from you and I am about to make my final decision on a business associate so I want to make sure that I at least get a chance to talk with you before making my final decision.

Please keep in mind our average part-time manager makes up to a six figure income and some much more. I know that doesn't make you rich, but remember that is part-time. We also have full time positions available in which you could make some serious money!

Chris, don't save this email hoping to get to it later. Opportunity cost is mounting and tomorrow will be no better than today unless you decide to change your direction. If you are interested in making money with your own home-based business, invest ten minutes into an honest business that you can build with integrity.

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Best of Success and I hope to hear from you soon!

Mark and Darlene Walston

(888) 213-2306 (Business Info & Voicemail)

This e-mail is privacy compliant in order to protect you from unsolicited e-mails.

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My contact Information can be found at:

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Posted by Chris on Monday, May 28, 2007 at 5:14 PM

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As you can see, they won't give up.

I am sooo glad I didn't get involved with this "Christian" company!!

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Mark and Darlene Walston Chris, Sorry for not getting back to you personally - Yours in Success, Mark and Darlene Walston This e-mail is privacy compliant in order to protect Jun 2

Mark and Darlene Walston Expecting the unexpected - Hi Chris, It's Mark and Darlene Walston getting back to you. The last time I contacted you May 29

Mark and Darlene Walston Chris Haven't heard from you - Mark and Darlene - from you soon! Mark and Darlene Walston (888) 213-2306 (Business Info & Voicemail) This e-mail is privacy compliant in order to protect you from unsolicited e-mails May 26

Mark and Darlene Walston Hot off the success line - md Continued Success, Mark and Darlene Walston (888) 213-2306 (Business Info & Voicemail) This e-mail is privacy compliant in order to protect you from unsolicited e May 24

Mark and Darlene Walston Chris, you must be as swamped as I am - Best of Success, Mark and Darlene Walston (888) 213-2306 (Business Info & Voicemail) This e-mail is privacy compliant in order to protect you from unsolicited e-mails May 22

Mark, me (2)TIME SENSITIVE -- Just tried to reach you today! - Yours in Success! Mark and Darlene Walston Business Development (888)779-9851 (((Redacted)))Note: Please call my office for access to the VIP section of the May 18

Mark and Darlene Walston Sorry Chris, forgot to include these earlier - to be counted. Mark and Darlene Walston (888) 213-2306 (Business Info & Voicemail) This e-mail is privacy compliant in order to protect you from unwanted "spam May 18

Mark and Darlene Walston Chris, Just getting back to your request - Mark and Darlene - Yours In Success! Mark and Darlene Walston Success Marketing This e-mail is privacy compliant in order to protect you from unwanted "spam." My contact May 17

Hi Chris.

I haven't heard back from you yet. You are probably just as swamped as I am. To be quite honest, I can barely keep up with our scheduled interviews so I appreciate the extra time.

Now if you're like me, you may have forgotten what this is all about! To get a quick refresher you can go to the following link - (((Redacted)))- for a short overview letter written by my partners Greg Montoya and Jon Bender. You can also listen to an amazing recorded call at 918-222-8236. This gives a quick 4 minute overview of who EcoQuest is and how your timing for involvement couldn't be more perfect. Also be sure to visit my personal website at (((redacted)))

Please call me ASAP so I can direct you to our FREE online video and presentation that details our unique high tech business! Please contact me immediately.

Best of Success,

Mark and Darlene Walston

(888) 213-2306 (Business Info & Voicemail)

Chris

Palm Harbor, Florida

U.S.A.

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Tony

Lewiston,
Idaho,
U.S.A.

I beleive Chris has doesn't have his facts straight.

#2Consumer Comment

Thu, January 08, 2009

Hello, I have known Mark and Darlene for almost 20 years and we have been in Business together for the past eight years. Bottom line is that Chris has his facts mixed up. First, we do not represent World Market Systems, 24 Hour Cash Flow, Traffic Designs, the Jason he refers to in his email nor do we sell anyones personal information. We represent a 20 year old INC 500 Manufacturing Company and have no idea who these other Comapnies are .. Also, Chris opted in and requested information on our Business and this is what started the process. At that time he would receive follow up emails which are all Spam Compliant and include an unsubscribe link but for one reason or another that link insn't shown in copies of the emails Chris provided. Had Chris used the unsubscribe link in the emails, replied to an email or called Darlene he would have been removed from the database no questions asked ... Instead he chose to try and harm a good persons name and business by making false, innaccurate and misleading claims on this website. Shame on you Chris

Darlene & Mark Walston

Lewiston,
Idaho,
U.S.A.

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#3REBUTTAL Individual responds

Thu, January 08, 2009

Chris We just realized this report wa here andI guess it was done over a year and a half ago. We do not remember ever talking with you, Yes you may have responded to a about working from home as we do avertise and have other companies do this for us and they are always opt in requesting information by leaving your name, address, phone and email for us to contact you back. We get a ISP address for the ad you responded to, and always trying to be spam compliant. We want to make sure you know that every Email you received form us you had a choice to be able to unsubscribe and this would stop the emails. We never give or sell your information to anyone else, we are not sure how your information got sent to anyone else. We would also like to let you know I have no idea who Jason was that you talked with on the telephone also do not know that phone number. We do not want to pressure anyone about our business as we want only people that are serious about moving forward with a business. We really believe you may have us mixed up with another company. It really sounds like you got pressure from people you spoke with on the phone and we are sorry to hear that, if someone tells us they are not interested I never call again. We certainly hope you find what you are looking for. Best Regards Darlene & Mark Walston

Kelley

Roanoke,
Virginia,
U.S.A.

They misrepresented themselves to me also

#4Consumer Comment

Wed, September 17, 2008

Please take a look at my report above, they have had 55...well, 56 as of tomorrow...complaints filed against them in the last 36 months as reported by the BBB in Greeneville, TN. Check it out.

Dan R Klatt

Las Vegas,
Nevada,
U.S.A.

I Believe that Chris has two different Companies mixed up. EcoQuest is a GOOD Company!

#5UPDATE Employee

Thu, March 06, 2008

Chris, I was surprised to read your report. I was researching World Market Syestems and found that somehow you started on EcoQuest. I am not sure how that happened. I have been involved with EcoQuest for 3 months and find them very professional. In fact, if you search them on the Rip Off Report you won't find anything substantial at all. I will contact those who you reference but I think you just got something mixed-up here. As far as being a Christian Company... I was a little leary of this at first also. However, I withheld judgement until I was sure whether it was true or not. I have been a "Blood Bought Born-Again" Christian for 33 years and can smell a phony right away. EcoQuest is a Christian owned and operated business from the top down. That said, they do not restrict Non-Christians from becoming Dealers and working with them. Some people that have signed up with them probably do not have the same Ethics when it comes to Honesty and Integrity, this may be your situation with them. I wish I could speak with you directly because if I could I would help you get this resolved. I don't know all the ins and outs of the Company but I am a Crusader for what is right. If the Editor here can give you my information, I would welcome a personal e-mail or call from you.

Chris

Palm Harbor,
Florida,
U.S.A.

Another rash of emails

#6Author of original report

Fri, February 15, 2008

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*Consumer Comment: They misrepresented themselves to me also

*Consumer Comment: I beleive Chris has doesn't have his facts straight.

*REBUTTAL Individual responds: Response to Emails recieved

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