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Broken Envelopes: Inside the Fraudulent World of Mail Order Opportunity Scams

Durée
9h 21min
Langue
Anglais
Format
Catégorie

Économie et commerce

STEP BEYOND THE ENVELOPE AND UNLOCK EXTRAORDINARY WEALTH

Have you ever wondered how a small, unassuming piece of mail could spark fortunes beyond imagination? How everyday hopefuls turned unremarkable letters into lavish lifestyles, and how certain entrepreneurs rode the waves of public desire—sometimes skating dangerously close to the edge of legality? In these pages, you’ll dive headfirst into the history, drama, and backstage machinations of the most infamous and profitable mail-based schemes ever devised.

DISCOVER THE DARING TACTICS BEHIND MASSIVE MAIL ORDER GAINS

Far from the humdrum image of envelopes piling up on the kitchen counter, the stories you’ll encounter reveal how postcards, catalogs, and bulletins offered up miraculous opportunities—at least on the surface. From audacious “work-from-home” promises that lured tens of thousands, to glossy promotions that promised utopian lifestyles, these tales showcase human ingenuity for better or worse. Part marketing brilliance, part psychological manipulation, the most successful mail order campaigns exploited a timeless combination of aspiration and social proof. Through each wild twist, you’ll witness how cunning copywriters pushed emotional buttons, how multi-step funnels reeled in unsuspecting buyers, and how certain “insiders” walked away with fortunes rivaling the biggest corporate moguls.

So whether you’re an entrepreneur seeking a competitive edge, a curious reader fascinated by the extremes of human ingenuity, or a cautious skeptic wanting to shield yourself from dubious pitches, this in-depth look will captivate and educate you.

Step inside, and discover just how far creativity, ambition, and a willingness to push ethical boundaries can take someone when the entire world is just an envelope away.

© 2025 Gerry Marrs Publications (Livre audio): 9798347878819

Date de publication

Livre audio : 2 mars 2025

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