TVIExpress – Is it Fake?
Last week, I came to know about this new money making, financial freedom kind of scheme from a close relative in Manipur. Yes Manipur, a small state in the north-east India. The information passed on was that, there is a new scheme doing the rounds and some people have really become rich and got good money in return. Some shopkeepers have closed their shops and are doing full time marketing of TVIExpress.
In the news, these days you get to see all such incidents of get rich scheme and people running away with your money, so I decided to do a bit of reasearch and check out. First of all I did google about TVIExpress and it was showing around 4000 pages as results which means the scheme is quite new and there are chances that people might have benefited from it, as it is pretty new. I went to their website TVIExpress.com and the site looks quite impressive with the video of how one can have a lavish life and keep on getting $15000.
I am a kind of person, who believe that it is not easy to make money and there is no scheme which can make you rich overnight. I have always stayed away from all these MLM business and Pyramid schemes. You keep on making down lines and sell products or do marketing, that is not my cup of tea. I prefer to work on my own. From one of their videos, I got the skype id of one of their team member from tvivacation and I had a chat with the person called Kelvin Lim. My first question to him was.. are you guys genuine or you are just running a scam site? Well the answer was no and Kelvin explained me how it worked. As per my information, one has to pay $250 and join TVIExpress and once you have two downlines, you get $500. Also you get some holiday package. However, after talking to their online help, I came to know that, one is supposed to make 20 downlines to get $500. Which means 250 multiplied by 20. And once they get this $5000, they are happy to give you $500.
The site also claims to give you a personalized URL with ecommerce facility to do the marketing etc. My query to them was, how a person who does not know a b and c of internet can do online marketing and I got the answer that, it has to be done offline and then they will teach you gradually as it is a vast subject.
The other interesting factor was that, all the new users scroll which you can see on their site are people from India and China. I am not sure if it is only the Indians and Chinese who are after quick money or maybe these markets are new. TVIExpress company is based in UK, but you will hardly see any user registering from UK.
My final conclusion is that, it is not a scam, but then it is not easy money as it looks like. So I would warn people to think twice or maybe more, before they plan to invest in such quick money schemes. There have been such online money making MLM schemes in the past like ClubFreedom , Getaway Club , 6 Star Travel Club , YTB and many more. So read carefully about the other such MLM schemes, which were there in the market and decide whether you really want to put your hard earned money on such schemes.
I would love to hear from people, who have invested in TVIExpress and also got returns. So far all the internet results on TVIExpress shows only their content, which is the result of their own marketing strategy. I am yet to come across a nice and good testimonial on TVIExpress.
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23 Comments
- gvs replied:
recently they have announced that there will be pre launch of Tviexpress members who have cycle out from traveler board will be given free flight ticket lodge in 5 star hotel including food. If true then it can be like Amway conference. however, they have not schedule it yet. am a member however, still i have apprehension of the office location which is not clear and even if we check the list of office hosted in that building they mention npthing of TVI is found?
June 26th, 2009 at 6:23 am. Permalink.
- Nomsa replied:
i stay in south africa and has people who have earned the $15000. we seem to believe it and it is working. almost 50 people in my network have earned it. so why not work on tvi to free us.
July 15th, 2009 at 5:30 am. Permalink.
- Mohan Das Karam Chand replied:
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July 22nd, 2009 at 1:33 am. Permalink.
- Jason replied:
What can I do geting The TVIEXPRESS bussiness?
Is it true or fake?July 27th, 2009 at 12:29 am. Permalink.
- Kevin replied:
DAILY ‘MILLIONIZER’ 7
The Three Income Levels
Three income levels define our social
status… and I must decide which one
I belong in from this moment forth
There are three income levels
which define our social status.
I must decide which one I belong in
from this moment forth.I shall do this mentally first
before my income catches up
with my expectations.The three income levels are:
WEALTHY
MIDDLE CLASS
POORPoor people ask
“How much do you earn?”
which is a sign of limited thinking.TRUE MEASURE OF WEALTH
But the true measure of wealth is
NET WORTH
it is not working income.NET WORTH
So wealthy people ask
“How much are you worth?”
which is a sign of unlimited vision.UNLIMITED VISION
This vision of the vastness
of financial independence
is what separates the rich
from the underprivileged.The rich endeavor to build
a substantial net worth
whist the poor like to
earn a large wage.A sizable net worth
— more than one million dollars —
is the ultimate measure of success.Because the assets that
comprise the net worth
can always be liquidated
into cash if necessary.Whist a wage is basically
a day’s pay for a day’s effort
and isn’t paid in advance.From this moment forth, I shall
choose to be in the wealthy class
and build an immense net worth.I AM WEALTHY AND BUILD
AN IMMENSE NET WORTH!
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Dear Asha
This was just the small fraction of the life revolutionizing, personal empowerment and success mastery resources coupled with an easy-to-do home based business opportunity.
Just $30/1700 INR per month, and with just 6 downlines cycles $100/4500 INR(We have 7member Board, TVI has 15member Board!) it is very easy with this teambuild. And you can also make residual income month after month.For more details (How to subcribe in INR ,Indian Rupee, etc,etc.)
you can e-mail me at kvng81 (at) gmail.com (Change (at) to ‘at the rate of’ special charecterHappy Earning!
KevinAugust 7th, 2009 at 1:15 am. Permalink.
- L.Naidoo replied:
I am S.African and had a look at the TVI business this evening.I only went because I lost my money in getaway club,which I joined in december 09.This concept seems the same,I’m just concerned that the people who join earlier on will benefit a lot of money if the company closes down like getaway club.Getaway club does not even have a website anymore,people who had money sitting there,can’t access it now.I will only join TVI express if I can see the legitimacy in it like proof of building,pictures and contact details of people who started it and proof of success stories and their money.I have joined too many MLM,Amway,Sportron,Herbalife,Dreamweigh,Premier,Getaway club so I am now sceptical.
September 13th, 2009 at 12:22 pm. Permalink.
- Being Happy - Being Asha - TVIExpress Keywords replied:
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September 27th, 2009 at 11:38 am. Permalink.
- Rchurchill replied:
This opportunity is quite simply the easiest we have seen in quite some time.
There are people from all around the United States and the rest of the world earning 10K in less than 30 days. We have had 6 people right here in our group achieve that goal in just the past few weeks.Bottom line people will make money as it grows. You can hop on and see what happens, or find reasons to be exactly where you are right now. TVI is working and i even went as far as to create free lead capture pages for anyone in TVI to help them promote. You can also email me your thoughts or if you want to join.
October 1st, 2009 at 8:33 am. Permalink.
- Asha replied:
@Rchurchill
Good to know about your opinion. Yes I have already joined and it is good to know that you are helping in capturing free leads for ANYONE in TVI. I thought it was for your team memebers. What I have learnt so far in TVI is that the team you are in, plays a big role. How fast you cycle out and how fast your team moves
So all the best!October 1st, 2009 at 12:11 pm. Permalink.
- C. Steele replied:
It really does work! TVI is the best bailout around! I made back my initial investment in 6 days! But it does require that you bring in 2 people. Who doesn’t know 2 people who would want to earn money now and not years from now!!!
October 17th, 2009 at 10:17 am. Permalink.
- Stephen replied:
I am an old hand at MLM & have studied it for years. I have not looked thoroughly into TVI yet, but the promotional online video makes no mention of what product is to be sold – only the “Ponzi” part of making money on recruitment. If a product is not sold as a part of the income that is made – those who are at the top will pay big fines or go to jail when the company get big enough for some attorney general to take notice. If you are not selling some legit product or service it is a true pyramid scheme which is illegal. When looking at MLM’s be sure to get involved with one that front burners product or seervice sales – then do the required, legal HARD work of selling (which is why VERY few people make any money in MLM). MLM is actually just an alternative business structure & is as hard as traditional business (which most people fail at also), & if you don’t work hard you won’t make money, & even if you do work hard you may well not make any money. The recruitment only companies seem very easy, but selling the opportunity to recruit & get paid is an illegal, illegitimate busines & companies that do this will be shut down by the gov’t in 3 – 5 years.
October 23rd, 2009 at 4:50 am. Permalink.
- Lebs replied:
Dear Stephen
I am equally experienced as you are in MLM and share the same sentiments as yourself. I have lost money in some network marketing companies because I was not very good at selling or retailing their products. Some of these companies had very complex,difficult and hard to realise compensation plans that involved a lot of hard work with little or meagre financial returns. Most people lose hope and develop a negative and defeatist attitude as a result of this kind of live experience. After really grilling a friend who was promoting the TVI opportunity to me, I realised that indeed there is an i-con in one’s back office where one can just click the button and all available on-line services such booking for a hotel or flight or car rental are easily and readily accessible; better still, one stands to benefit from discounted prices available on-line at the time of making one’s booking or service reservation.
I have learned from experience that in network marketing or MLM, it is absolutely imperative to see products that are being marketed. Products can be by way of GOODS OR SERVICES. In this instance,the products are SERVICES provided in conjunction with TVI channel partners that are clearly stated in the TVI’s on-line business opportunity presentation.
As you and I are one of a kind insofar as doing a due diligence check on the busines opportunity being presented, I checked with a number of people across the globe to satisfy myself that indeed this works, lest I lose my hard earned money on some scam of some sort. At least for now I am satisfied that yes the TVI compensation plan works and has worked for a number of my friends in South Africa and other counries worldwide. They have earned in excess of US$10,00 todate, and most of them in a period of less than two months of moderate involvement in this opportunity. In financial terms, having invested $250 and getting a total cash benefit of $15500 = more than 600% return on investment in just two months of moderate conviction in this business. Where else would one get a return of this magnitude?
This is why business magnates such as Robert Kiyosaki and Donald Trump are strong proponents of network marketing as the business for this modern age. Remember what Paul Gerty said about the benefits of synergy in business? That is my conviction to say the least at this stage.
My ADVISE to you is join me immediately and we shall work our team together and guide those we love and invite them as well into this opportunity and help 24/7 to achieve their goals and objectives in life.
E-mail me and I will help you get started immediately and give you all my unfailing support all the way. The world has now become a global village through a powerful business tool called the internet.
I wish you well and success in your endeavour for the most apt and legitimate financial breakthrough. I am convinced that TVI appears to be it, at least for me and others who have already tasted the financial rewards emanating therefrom.
May this opportinity turn out to be a blessing for all the financially under-priviledged and disadvantaged masses out there.
May God bless us all who are in search of a genuine and legitimate means of financial independence and freedom so that the world becomes a better place for all to live in and enjoy to the fullest without hunger, starvation and hence stealing/crime.
I hope to hear from you soon for a better business relationship
Kind rgds
LebsOctober 28th, 2009 at 1:54 am. Permalink.
- Basanta Saiki replied:
TVI is a very good MLM company.You please teach me and healp me to work this company with your group.Regards Basanta saikia.
October 28th, 2009 at 2:08 pm. Permalink.
- Arjun replied:
Hi there all,
Can anyone of You please let me know the offer of tickets in which TVIExpress is offering. I heard that there will be 50 to 60% discount for the tickets. Let me know please.October 29th, 2009 at 4:26 am. Permalink.
- S Holmes replied:
TVIexpress is an obvious pyramid scheme.
The “company” tries to pretend that the business is about selling travels, but if you read their web pages, in particular the FAQ ( http://www.tviexpress.com/faq.php ), it becomes obvious that the whole thing is about recruiting members who will pay in 250 US dollars, and the members are promised that they will thereafter receive money when other members are recruited; In other words a classic pyramid scheme, and clearly illegal according to the laws in most civilised countries in the world.
The company claims to be “a leading multinational conglomerate headquartered in London, United Kingdom”, but you will not find it in the UK telephone book ( http://www.192.com/businesses/ ), and the company does not exist at the address stated on the web pages (office building Marble Arch Tower, 55 Bryanston Street, London). You can check this by doing an “advanced search” in the UK directory for businesses at 55 Bryanston Street in London.
Additionally, you will not find this “company” if you do a search in the UK company register ( http://www.companieshouse.gov.uk/ ).
So much for a “leading multinational conglomerate headquartered in London”!One of the persons behind this pyramid scheme is named Ken Russo (see http://faithsloan.com/tag/join-tvi-express/ ).
This person Ken Russo has run, or has been pushing, a number of Ponzi- and pyramid schemes, which is easily seen if you google “Ken Russo” + scam.Conclusion: An illegal pyramid scheme and guaranteed to collapse. STAY AWAY!!!
October 29th, 2009 at 2:51 pm. Permalink.
- Kunta replied:
this company no office any country how this is running and making foolish people around world. ?? is any law and order like this company?? no office in uk and india. there is not government register office in this name.
November 3rd, 2009 at 9:16 am. Permalink.
- Scott replied:
TVI is going to hurt alot of people. see http://hubpages.com/hub/TVI-Express-The-Plot-Thickens
November 14th, 2009 at 9:53 pm. Permalink.
- S Holmes replied:
The collapse of TVIExpress has started.
Check “Reach” at http://www.alexa.com/siteinfo/tviexpress.com and you will see that growth has stopped and decline started.
Because TVIExpress is a pyramid scheme, this means that new and recently joined members will lose their money.You can expect that the owners of this pyramid scheme will run away to an unknown money laundering haven with the members’ money, before the end of this year.
November 24th, 2009 at 5:25 am. Permalink.
- Swapan Dhar replied:
Hi, I live in Guwahati and I joined TVI Express recently paying $250 but not many can join paying this amount so I and a group of friends created a PreTviGroup to help people sign up with TVI Express and the only one time fee they have to pay is Rs1700. Click my name to go to the free site I created to know more about the system.
December 15th, 2009 at 11:20 pm. Permalink.
- ashok replied:
this company taken money from poor people without any service and product.
cheating playing game this danger then slow poison. care full don’t lose your money.December 16th, 2009 at 6:01 am. Permalink.
- Shanti Tjokchom replied:
I live in Tulsa city in Oklahoma and I do have a similar experience about the TVI EXPRESS..My friends Victoria Oinam & Nirmala Shimray persuaded meso much to join it so I too sent $280 in May’09 for the TVI express to my friend’s brother-in-law Pradeep Meitram of Checkon Bazar.But nothing happened.My money has gone down the drain & these 2 friends who sweet talked me into joining this TVI thingy, have vanished when I tried to question them.I must say this gal Victoria Oinam has turned out to be a real 420,period!!
February 12th, 2010 at 8:10 am. Permalink.
- sujatha replied:
Tvi poor guys/grls
TVIEPXRESS is a total fraud one. My questions are…
1. Sofor Any one got enjoyed tour package at their country domestic tour ?
2. About Pay out , any one got payout though bank credited by tvi express company, noway, they making payout only auto generated 16 digit pins (ie) if you complete the 1st travel board , you will not get $500, you get only 2 pins which you have sell to your downline and make money. If complete2nd express bord, you will not pay $10,000, and you get only 40 auto generated pins and you have to sell to your downline ppl. How you can say this is a fine company and good way to make money.
3. Is there any men/women challenge me
as got tour and enjoyed ?
got payout through bank credited by tviexpress company ?April 5th, 2010 at 7:04 am. Permalink.
- rajiv shukla replied:
thanx 4 helping me
February 22nd, 2011 at 10:12 pm. Permalink.
