Should You Partner With Paul? Paul Myers is NOT Paul Myers

May 20, 2009 by admin
Filed under: Investigations 

I just came across this program today while surfing around Craigslist. It was an opportunity to “Partner with Paul.”

Paul’s full name on the web site is Paul Myers. The first and most important factor that needs to be addressed here is that this is not the same Paul Myers from the Warrior Forum.

Ok, with that out of the way, what is this Partner with Paul Program?

Basically, you sign up and pay 10 bucks to get a kit delivered to you that will help you make money online using the company Herbalife. Now, the company you are being instructed to promote is not made clear to you from Pauls original sales letter, but that is the route you will be taken into. I understand if you are a marketer for Herbal life, you are not allowed to use their name in your marketing campaign – and looks like this worked to Pauls advantage with this product so I do applaud his ingenuity in finding a way to build his downline.

So here’s the deal. You should first decide if Herbalife is a product you’d like to promote. The good news is the company appears to be thriving. The bad news is there are old scam reports around the company and issues with their MLM model and product they carry. That is multi level marketing. If you are familiar with MLM then you know the last man on the bottom of the totem pole carries the weight and gets squashed, and the guy at the top gets all the glory. Some claim to have lost weight using the product itself – I don’t know if this works or not.

The marketing kit that is mailed to you is apparently some additional “how to build your own website and make money” stuff. Really, there is no reason to order this stuff as it could have all been provided by simply giving a link to the digital content.

What is Paul getting out of this deal? Well, I have to wonder. When you sign up to his site there is no “please confirm your subscription.” When you get the first email there is no unsubscribe option. Paul is getting a big old list of people who are looking for opportunities to make money, and he is getting your address as well.

What do Pauls affiliates get? Affiliates are getting a generous $2.50 for everyone they refer to Pauls offer.

I was personally led through the chain of command by a domain that had been forwarded and did not initially read partnerwithpaul.com. The ad read “get paid every Friday” which is when Paul offers to pay his personal affiliates – but not necessarily when herbalife pays their affiliates. I have no idea how that works.

I can’t tell you who pays, when they pay, if they pay, or if Herbal life is something you should promote. Those are things you should do your own investigating on.

Is Partner with Paul a scam in general? Hmm, there is a petition for those who feel they were scammed, and some there are claiming they didn’t get their kit, or never got their money back. If this is the case and it is “regular business” for these folks then chances are Paul may be walking a fine line.

You should be fore warned, there will be additional investment requested should you decide to Partner with Paul.


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17 Comments on Should You Partner With Paul? Paul Myers is NOT Paul Myers

  1. Anonymous on Sat, 30th May 2009 10:00 am

    2. I subscribed to a mailing list with a dedicated email address for partner wtih paul and I am still getting spam emails from other list three years after unsubscribing

  2. Debbie on Mon, 20th Jul 2009 2:21 pm

    3. Interesting considering his privacy page states:

    "we do not sell your user data to any 3rd-parties"

    Now that I was stupid enough to subscribe, I'll be sure to change my spam filter to high.

    Thanks for the info. You helped me avoid another program. I have absolutely no interest in selling Herbalife.

  3. John on Thu, 23rd Jul 2009 5:32 am

    4. Read about PM on Craigslist. Frankly it sounded interesting, and I almost gave him my name and e-mail. Then my better judgement said, "Look him up on Google." I did and found you. So, thanks for sparing me a little money and a lot of headache.

  4. Anonymous on Fri, 4th Sep 2009 10:14 pm

    5. Ditto. I make specific email addresses that ID where I gave it, but that go into a "catch-all" address. I started receiving spam immediately from third parties and still do. "Paul" obviously sells his email lists. BEWARE!!!

  5. Anonymous on Tue, 20th Oct 2009 6:59 pm

    6. Thank you so much for doing the leg work to expose such things. If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is.

  6. Rose on Thu, 26th Nov 2009 8:49 am

    7. I'm glad that you posted this information! I have a Working From Home blog and I'm going to post a direct link to your blog post so that people can find out more information about this!

  7. Pat on Thu, 10th Dec 2009 12:04 am

    8. Thanks for sharing your experience with us. I'm so glad I decided to do a little checking b/4 I got involved with another scam!

  8. Michael on Thu, 10th Dec 2009 10:12 pm

    9. Hello Rose my name is michael and i wanted to ask you if you have any leads for me to work at home. I'am unemployed and have been layed off for 3 months now. I need work and would appreciate any info you could provide for me. Thanks, Michael

  9. avenuegirl on Thu, 10th Dec 2009 10:39 pm

    10. Hi Michael,

    I'm going to let you know right now to be very careful of "work at home" sites. I'd recommend you look a little into freelancing to get started online. You'll have to be able to offer a service, or to have a home business you need to set up a real business model.

    Good luck to you.

  10. Cecilia Chi on Fri, 25th Dec 2009 11:38 pm

    11. Hi Michael,
    Frankly it sounded interesting and realistic when I read the information at his website, and I foolishly gave him my name and e-mail. Then my better judgment said, "Look him up on Google." I did and found you. So, thanks for sparing me a little money and a lot of headache.

    I will rather partner with an honest hard working person like you. Please recommend any work at home job that you think works. I have been laid off now for a year. My email is and name are included. Thanks.

  11. Cecilia Chi on Fri, 25th Dec 2009 11:45 pm

    12. Hi Michael,
    What can we do to get this crooks from scamming people. What I find about most work at home job is that: They are the SAME SNAKE OIL PACKAGED IN A DIFFERENT BOTTLE. WORK LIKE A DUCK, CROCK LIKE A DUCK, THEN IT IS A DOCK. I forgot to add this in my last comment.

  12. Andy on Thu, 14th Jan 2010 9:31 pm

    13. her is my email conversation with summer who is one of pauls colleages i think it answers the question of wether or not this is ascam

    Summer Says:Some people make more than $10,000 per month…The sky's the limit! Members have even reported earning money within hours of receiving the Instant Money Tool Kit.
    Summer Says:Please just say HI in the space below if you are interested or have any further questions…
    You:BOLLOX
    Summer Says:This is not another one of those so called Get Rich Quick Scams. This is a legitimate business opportunity that people just like you are seeing great results with every single day.
    Summer Says:And I can offer you ADDITIONAL MONEY off the already Discounted price… just CLICK HERE
    You:if paul is making so much profit why dsnt he take care of the shiping fee???
    Summer Says:This is normally a $59.95 p/m product, but for today only you can get started for the tiny sum of $7.48 with our limited time trial offer and shipping discount. Just CLICK HERE to lock it in…
    Summer Says:Remember, you could be running your very own protiable home business within hours of receiving the CD!
    You:EERRR U DIDNT ANSWER MY QUESTION SUMMER
    Summer Says:Please repeat your question
    You:ERR U DIDNT ANSWER MY QUESTION
    Summer Says:Please repeat your question
    You:ur an ediot
    Summer Says:All you need is access to a computer, and the ability to read and write. If you can do all of this then we can teach you how to make the kind of money you want to make.
    You:my company squashes organisations like this and i am taking to my team in la to deal with the matter at hand thank you
    Summer Says:If there is anything else I can do for you today please don't hesitate to ask
    You:once again madam u are an idiot
    Summer Says:OK, I'm going now. If you change your mind CLICK HERE

  13. Jill Carpenter on Thu, 14th Jan 2010 11:04 pm

    14. Hey Andy!

    Looks like you got the "canned" assistant. You could have even talked dirty to her – and you would have received the same answers. There is no real live assistant. ;) Summer is just as real as the million dollar bill I'm holding in my hand.

  14. Jay Gumbs on Wed, 3rd Feb 2010 10:38 pm

    15. It is a duck. The website says that they'll show you the secret site when you opt in but when you opt in you're instead pushed to order the kit before you can even see the site.

    That is very misleading.

  15. rhonda shaw on Wed, 10th Mar 2010 4:13 pm

    16. being desperate for a way to make money,the economy being so bad, I made a huge mistake getting the info from partner with paul. I see know that he makes his money off poor people, 9.95 a shot. T hat really adds up when you think of how many people who ordered it. He should be ashamed of himself. The whole package I got was nothing more than the same damned infomercial I'd seen on t.v. I will send the package back as soon as I have the money, beings that I'm broke as hell. Plus he harrasses you via e-mail and phone calls . Which I'd like to know how he was able to obtain my new number, since it is not the one I gave in the first place. I have a pre-paid cell now, which uses my minutes, and if find out that the reason my computer crashed after ignoring his e-mails and calls, I will sue the pants off the man. I know an expert in the computer business, and he's retracing everything for me. I will keep the public informed as I find out, so they to can do the same. BEWARE OF THIS BULL_____!

  16. Josh on Wed, 10th Mar 2010 9:56 pm

    17. here is mine

    Kelly Says: Hi there! Before you leave. Are you ready to GET RICH!?

    Well then, today is your lucky day! Sign up today and we’ll show you the ONLY secret on making money online! CLICK HERE to get started!

    Kelly Says: Just type 'HI' or 'Hello' in the space below to let me know you are there.

    Kelly Says: Paul makes more money in a month than most people in a year!

    Kelly Says: Whenever you are ready, just type 'HI' or 'HELLO' and we can get started…

    You: there is a change in my personal details

    Kelly Says: I'm sorry, I do not have information on all the secrets, I am primarily here to tell you about this special offer. For more questions or information, please email us at customerservice@paulsopportunity.com.

    You: cool

    Kelly Says: This is a limited time offer and only available through this chat. CLICK HERE to take advantage of this deal.

    You: cool

    Kelly Says: If you’re serious about getting started and making real money from online techniques, then CLICK HERE

    You: i already have

    Kelly Says: Oh, if you've already signed up and have no further questions please feel free to close this chat and have a nice day :)

    You: but i have a question

    Kelly Says: Sure, what is your question?

    You: howzit

    Kelly Says: Again, I’m sorry but I have limited information. For more questions or information, please email us at customerservice@paulsopportunity.com.

    You: but howcome you asked me to take the offer again after i said that i had already subscribed

    You: hello

    Kelly Says: Hi, thanks for chatting with me today. This secret will show you exactly how to earn real income online using our techniques, with no risk to you.

    Kelly Says: If you’re serious about getting started and making real money from using our secret tactic, through a proven, easy- money strategy, then CLICK HERE now!

    You: have you seem my previous question

    You: anybody there

    Kelly Says: I'm still here. What can I help you with?

    You: can you see what i can see

    You: are you real

    Kelly Says: I'm a live virtual agent.

    You: okay then if you say so

    Kelly Says: Okay great! CLICK HERE to take advantage of this Chat Only offer.

    You: there you go again

    You: you don't seem to read what i write

    You: now you don't want to answer

    Kelly Says: Remember, you don’t need to be an Internet expert or have marketing and business experience to use our tactics! CLICK HERE to sign up today.

    You: pathetic

  17. Jeanne Goldberg on Fri, 12th Mar 2010 2:33 pm

    18. Hi Michael, This response is about a business, not a job.
    I am working with a company that has a mall online. You can sign up customers for nothing and they get cash back on purchases. You can even sign up as a rep for no cost and make money over time if you get customers that WILL buy products. They have 700+ stores online, so every type of product you want is on there. There is no such thing as an overnight success for new people marketing ANY product or service and don't let people tell you there is. The company I am with enables you to make bonuses, overrides, profit sharing and shares of stock.
    It is a business…and you must run it like a business. People tend to follow a person–a leader–as much as they like to join a company for its good points, so you have to develop yourself as a person to succeed–which is possible if you are willing to read, learn and are open to grow and develop. You can reach me at 215 925 2909 to get more information if you choose. I was a teacher and I like to help people who are willing to help themselves.

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