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When we hear of people who are what you call "uninitiated" getting duped big time, we will understand why. But when it is the trained and the more educated one becoming the victim, we will ask why. Just what makes us get attracted so fast  to get-rich-quick schemes?

Seems like we will never tire listening to sweet-talking scammers playing all sorts of tricks to make us surrender our gullibility. The flowery stories hypnotize us enough to think that they will be the be all and  end all towards our financial dreams.

Unknown to most, there's mouthful of whispers going around within the social circles about a new entry to the scammer club.

A hairstylist HS and salon owner catering to the well-heeled might be hitting the headlines very soon. HS' salon is located in some flashy address in the metro. He is very popular with the affluent, and why not? His fee per haircut alone is one of Manila's priciest in this part of the district. But owing to HS  background and vast training in his field, many say that his professional fee is definitely worth it.

HS lured friends and some of his salon clients FC to invest close to a million per person in his company. The amount would qualify the investor to an equivalent share in his salon business.

And so time went by, FC waited months without getting anything from HS' maturing obligations. But being his friends and long time clients, FC gave him the benefit of the doubt, and still trusted that he would pay up sooner than later. After all, his salon business is one that you would call booming and solid. So they waited.

And how long have they waited? FC suddenly realized they were not getting their end of the bargain. For 3 straight years, they were not given any dividend from their investments. No nothing, nada, kaput. They kept going back to HS for follow up. In desperation, others just wanted their money back, but they could not. Everytime he was face to face with them, HS always gave his investors the run around.

Finally, the investors decided to file syndicated estafa against their erstwhile friend. Everyone is in a quandary if they will still be able to recover his/her investment. And from the looks of it, it is going to be a tough fight. And a tough luck it will be for HS, too.

As it has been repeated thousands of times, if it looks too good to be true, then it probably is. 

Lust and greed are more gullible than innocence - Mason Cooley

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Another Painful Story of a Failing Business

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Every so often, stories about the ups and downs of celebrities are either inspiring or frustrating. Most viewers love watching how a small player rises from being a nobody to one that is famous and respected. One sector that is full of such stories is the fashion and beauty industry. Most of today's successful beauty experts began from the lowest of ranks and moved up because of hard work and celebrity endorsements.

This hairstylist icon (HI) began her career with help from a family member. Unlike other stylists, HI was studying in a university when she realized she had the talent for making people beautiful with her scissors. While working in a salon, HI eventually started earning recognition for her name and the salon in the mid 80s. HI became quite famous and celebrities flocked to the family-owned salon. HI gave back to the community by establishing a school and imparting her knowledge through hair clinics.

Business was booming then. However, things did not turn out for the best. Sometime ago, HI bought a mansion in an exclusive subdivision and lived a lifestyle fit for her status. Then, business became bad. Other salons and hairstylists came into the picture. Added to this development is the proliferation of salons that offered cheaper rates. Hence, the business of HI suffered. Coupled with a lavish lifestyle and a failing business, HI had to choose. Out of the six branches, three were closed down because rent could not be paid. Then, the employees started to receive their salaries late, and their contributions were not remitted to the SSS. The turn of events is quite sad because the welfare of the employees was compromised. Perhaps, HI can live a less lavish life, and adjust to the times. Although, HI is an established name, there are younger and more creative talents in the industry who can very well be her competition and cut into her business.

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Sublimation: From Solid to Gas

This popular hair stylist used to be one of partners in a high end salon located inside a mall. His business partners started to be suspicious when he began to request for frequent cash advancements. Being a long time business partner, he was granted advancements close to 2,000,000 Php without any question. He used the money he got to live the high life, travelling and shopping with his boyfriend in different countries. One day, the partners were appalled when they received an SMS message from this hair stylist informing them that he will no longer join the company. In short, he just disappeared like gas!

Months after his disappearing act, the partners received news that this hair stylist will be collaborating with another group. Sooner than expected, their new salon was established in the same mall, carrying the name of this hair stylist. 

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KEY to Success: Abandon Your Children?

Celebrity hair stylist left his wife and two kids for another woman (not man). After abandoning his family, he supported them financially for a year or less and disappeared like a bubble. The mom was not financially equipped so the kids had to stop schooling. They lived in an apartment with no electricity and when the monthly rentals were not remitted, they were forced to evacuate. The kids would be lucky if they had instant noodles for lunch or dinner while the father who left them is living the good life. Out of desperation, they went to the father's salon to beg for pittance but he refused to face them.

When the mother passed away, the kids went their separate ways. They would stay with friends who generously took them in. There was one instance when the boy got accused of robbery and was put behind bars. When the father heard about it, he did not even bother to offer help and just ignored the news. Seriously, how can father turn his back on his children?

This hair stylist used to be the business partner of a songstress when they dazzled us with their salon in Makati. At present, he owns two eponymous salon, one of which is snuggled in the heart of The Fort. 

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