It could be worth specifically devoting the next six months to working extra shifts and even picking up some indeed or craigslist jobs if need be.

I tell her to just pay her bill and stop trying to scam the utility.

Hi i know this is an old post, but i have recently been scammed by john michael sheehan.

Also researching some of the gurus revealed unfavorable reviews and several scams which is how I thankfully found BP where an answer to one of my queries showed up. 

On the side note I think all insurance is a borderline scam.

Has anyone ever tried to stand outside these places and tell the unsuspecting newbies about the scam?

To ensure they are not a scam operation that just capitalizes on upfront fees and doesn't provide funding, we are seeking references. 

I was also told that the home mortgage industry is so regulated now that it is hard for lenders to scam people etc.

I live in Taunton and would love to devote as much time as I can.

(which I found on the homepage of your website)...and note that your website is not that of a company that they have ever heard of, they may think you are trying to scam them.I recommend you look closely at the claims that you make on your site and ensure they are truthful.If the above claim is correct, I believe we'd all know who you and your business are, and would be reading about you in magazines like Forbes.Further, your profile here on BP says:my only investing experience is books I have read.