Boy Who Scams Get-Paid-To Sites Owns Up

Almost everyone has heard of the massive fraud that's eating away at the foundations of the Get Paid To (GPT) industry. Some of you ask, "Who would do such a thing? Don't they realize what it is doing to the rest of the honest members?" Recently, I had the chance to speak with one of the people who do exactly that - figure out sneaky ways to fraud companies. In a multiple-part interview and exposé, I will take you into the mind of the GPT frauder. You will be shocked and surprised at the deviousness and meticulous planning behind one of the biggest scammers seen in years.

He's a 16-year-old teenage boy; he is quite well-known in the industry. He owns several Web sites, each supporting the other in an intricate web of deceit and assumed identities. I contacted him via AIM and his Web sites ... and so it began.

First, he explained that he bought a pre-paid card. Most GPTers use these cards to protect themselves against possible identity theft, etc. Not this guy! He uses to so that he may take advantage of the fact that once it's run out - people can no longer take money. Therefore, he is free and clear of any issues such as monthly fees, collection agencies, etc. Here's one example of what he used it for. He signed up for the popular 4Seasons Wine promotion. For a small shipping fee, you buy some wine, and then if you keep it, there is a fee for the wine. (Note: He is underage....he bluffed his age to the company. It was easy for him due to the fact he had a prepaid.) He bought the wine, collected his $40, and then sat back and waited. Sure enough...a bill for $146 arrived in the mail. What follows is a direct quote from the AIM transcripts:

[17:32] [name removed]: I got a bill today for $146.56 from some company for ordering that wine.
[17:33] GPTReview: 4seasons?
[17:33] [name removed]: Yes!
[17:33] [name removed]: So I call and put on my kiddy voice and was like "I got a note today saying that I owe Merchant Direct $146 for wine. and I'm only 14 (not really), I don't drink."