(Disclaimer: This is just my opinion, based on TONS of wasted time and money. Take it or leave it.)

1) Anyone advertising 18+ different TE's, Biz Opps or whatever. If they're doing that, then they're not serious about any of them. They're just shot-gunning it out there in the hopes that someone bites on something. IMHO, that person is not going to be a good upline sponsor. You'll have more success & 'fun' playing games at a carnival.

2) Safelists: I know I'll get hate here - BUT - believe me. I've done my time in the safelist trenches. They're just email traffic exchanges with a MILLION TIMES more work.

They generally don't function as advertised for the same reasons that TE's don't generally work (well, 'mostly').

Obviously, I think that TE's CAN help you if you use them the right way. Otherwise, I wouldn't be here.

3) Any kind of software product: I don't care what it is, they just want your monthly subscription and/or your downline placement. 99.999% of the time, this 'great' software either won't work or it will mess up your computer or device.

Maybe it's just me, but I've never seen one that: A) worked B) wasn't a scam

4) Pre-Launch: Avoid these like the plague. I know, I know, I'll get flamed with hate for this but I've been through it before.

With a 'pre-launch', one of two(2) predictable things will happen: 1) It never launches. 2) It 'launches', but with updated terms and conditions - i.e. a LOT more money from you to 'maintain your position'... or whatever.

SUMMARY: Don't believe me? In that case, you'll just have to find out for yourself. That's how we learn.