The Ten Commandments of Investing™ is drawn from a true story.
A story of betrayal, greed, pain...and survival.

The names have been changed to protect the victims but the situations and consequences
being described are real - they happened!

The absolutely necessary book you must read
before you do any investing-or YOU WILL BE BURNED!

Hello Friend, My name is Mark Cravens and a few years ago I began a journey that changed my life. We all hear about friends, relatives and business associates that come across these amazing investment opportunities that reap huge gains as a result. We begin thinking These compelling stories are captivating and motivational. " I am just as smart as him! " " I have the right mind set. " " I can create wealth that will change my family's future." Sound Familiar? Keep reading. It all began rather innocently, my sister said our Uncle called her and spoke with her about an investment that could get her out of debt. When she explained it to me and asked my opinion, I said it sounded like a scam. She could do what she wanted, but it sounded too risky. Oh, if I only thought about that statement closer just a year later. Over the course of the next few months I did what I thought was due diligence. I investigated, asked questions, talked to other investors and in short, I did what you will likely do the next time you face a great opportunity.

 

"I invested and in two weeks had a return of 24%!

I invested some more and made 28% in 30 days. I invested some more and told some good, close friends and family about this program and what I was receiving.
They too, could not believe it.
They did some due diligence and invested.

By now, I violated commandments #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8, but I just didn’t know it. "

These criminals like to prey on the naive, inexperienced investor.
However, any investor can become a victim.
Any investor can succumb to an attractively packaged product.

Many people think of fraud as “a bad deal,” “being ripped off,” or “not getting my money’s worth.” Many victims of financial crimes blame themselves for not seeing through the scam. No matter what we call them -- con artists, con men, scamsters -- they're criminals. They steal our money. They're not just people next door trying to make a living. They are trying to deprive us of the money that we have worked hard to earn and save.

They destroy lives-and they are good at it!

Here is a Free Tip:

Have you ever heard the term Affinity Fraud?

Typically, affinity fraud involves a “pyramid” or “Ponzi” scheme. This is a ploy, often very elaborate, in which the con artist uses money from new investors to make payments to earlier investors.

The scheme is designed to trick investors. Believing their investment is successful, existing investors enthusiastically endorse it and others are convinced. In reality, fraudsters almost always steal the money for personal use.

As the scam runs its course, the supply of new investors inevitably runs out, the whole scheme collapses and most investors lose their money.

 

• How do you really analyze an investment idea to make sure that they are not working this type of fraud in your situation?
  
  
• What are the warning signals?
  
  
• Who can you turn to for help?
  
  
• What kinds of questions do I need to ask?

Answering questions like these
are my motivation for writing this book.

"I think that Saturday morning email made my heart stop, my stomach lock up in knots, and made me want to pass out immediately. You see, I unknowingly violated Commandments # 4, 5 and 6. "

" Mark speaks from experience.
Follow his rules and commandments and you will be safe. "

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Denise W., Phd
Investor

"The Ten Commandments of Investing are good sound principles that have helped me already. "

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Russell W.
Investor