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Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is contemplating action against Speak Asia Online

By Ak Sharma | Published on 2:34 PM

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Cheaters in paradise: True lies of SpeakAsia’s Goa bash May 11, 2011 06:12 PM |

The progress of this MLM company reminds one of the Home Trade scam, where the company used mega celebrities like Sachin Tendulkar and Shah Rukh Khan to gain publicity, before duping several people, including the stars

Many agents of SpeakAsia, the self-proclaimed ‘biggest online survey company’, have posted comments all over the Internet about the company’s ‘Gen X Bazaar’ event being held in Goa from May 9 to 11 and the special train that was booked to take participants for the programme.

Some agents said, and we quote, “In the entire history of India this has NEVER happened – it’s spectacular. SpeakAsia arranging a special train for SpeakAsians only is a BIG news.” More about the special train and Goa bash later.

The company or its agents-sorry panellists and distributors-are spending huge money on advertising, social gatherings and trying to buy credibility for its dubious MLM scheme. Over the past few weeks, SpeakAsia or its distributors have published half-page ads in leading dailies and run ad films on TV channels, especially during the ongoing IPL cricket matches. So many molre people have started searching for information about the company and its online survey scheme.

The company had also issued a public notice some time back. But despite the notice, many other people are also coming together on the Internet, forming groups and forums to prevent the MLM scheme from spreading further.

Following letters from Moneylife to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on the issue, the central bank is said to be contemplating action against the MLM company, according to our sources.

Now to the special train and the Goa bash. There is no doubt that booking a special train for a big bash at a beach resort in Goa was done to attract more eyeballs and so hook more gullible people who might choose to join the MLM scheme. For, booking a special train is not a big deal and can be done by any one who has the money to pay for it. (http://www.wr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,2,448,449). The Indian Railways charges Rs9 lakh as a minimum registration-cum-security amount and the booking must be done 30 days before the date the train is required.

Also, booking a special train is nothing so special, as people in and around Mumbai are aware. Every year, hundreds of thousands of of people travel by special trains to Mumbai every year, to pay tribute to Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar on 6th December. (About 200,000 people visited Chaityabhoomi, the memorial site, on 6 December 2010.)

Some SpeakAsia agents have been gung-ho about the cheap fare by the special train. On the contrary, we learn that each agent had to pay $170 for a ticket in the three-tier AC and they were required to pay from their e-wallet accounts, for which the currency conversion rate is Rs50 a dollar. This means the agents paid Rs8,500 or equivalent for the journey by the special train as against the scheduled fare of about Rs1,450.

Some agents said that the $170 included ticket charges and meals. However, even if one were to take into account the ticket fare from Delhi to Goa and back along with meals, the charge should not have been more than Rs5,000 per person. So, the agents paid at least Rs3,500 of their hard-earned money over and above the actual charges from their e-wallet. This excludes the cost of accommodation.

Now about the event. As SpeakAsia often said, it was a Gen X Bazaar, where people (its agents) would come together to shop products from companies like Levis, IFB, Maruti, Skoda, etc. As is the practise with many manufacturers and service providers, they offer additional discounts for a group. (Check some group buying sites) The same logic applies to the Goa bazaar as well and there was nothing special for the agents.

How the agents would carry the products they bought, back home, is a different story. Except for the Levis jeans (that they could wear or carry in their bags) and automobiles (they would have to drive back in the vehicle and forget the special train ride back), all other products would have to be transported and this would cost more money. (Try offering money from an e-wallet to the ‘truckwallah‘ or any local goods carrier.) In addition, the goods purchased at a discount at the bazaar would likely attract local levies, like octroi, that would have to be paid in real currency.

Some agents were very excited about the entertainment programmes in the evenings. According to the information obtained from some blogs, Bollywood actor Rani Mukherjee and Neha Dhupia and performers like Mika Singh and Abhijeet Sawant were there to entertain the agents. All the names mentioned are commercial performers who do shows anywhere and everywhere. Here again, nothing special.

A gathering of people under the pretext of a seminar or a bazaar is not unusual, especially in MLM circles. In fact, all multi-level marketing (MLM) companies have such gatherings at posh locations regularly to keep their flock intact and growing. Remember, how JapanLIFE and GoldQuest or QuestNet used to invite people to functions at five-star hotels?

Just for reference, a few years ago, Home Trade endorsed mega celebrities like Sachin Tendulkar, Hrithik Roshan and Shah Rukh Khan to cover up its meticulously planned financial scam. (Read, Home Trade’s ‘starry’ gameplan.)

Read this Things to know before making money from online surveys firms

Read more: Things to know before making money from online surveys firms

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Comments

  1. subrata chakraborty says

    at 4:41 AM

    I ask to the writer what quality of arengment are special if company paid remunition promptly then what is the problem

    Reply
  2. Sanjeev says

    at 5:55 PM

     The writer in this post has mentioned that the Gen X Bazar at
    Goa was Nothing Special …. And the writer has mentioned several times that
    there was Nothing Special at the Gen X Goa.

    I would like to ask the writer that – what is special to You ? …as per
    your understanding?

    Let me also tell you that – One of the of the Saudi Arabia Prince
    Paid heavy money to NASA and went to the Space on board the Space Shuttle after
    undergoing a training at NASA; Hence, even  this is nothing so special right ? Any body
    can go to space, who ever can pay for it.

    So please tell the Readers what is “SPECIAL” for YOU?

    The main problem is I do not understand why some section of
    people are feeling so jealous that so many people are earning good money from Speak Asia.

    Sanjeev

    Reply
  3. Surajrai77 says

    at 6:42 PM

     speak asia  can give any agreement for survey with any multinational company ?

    Reply
  4. Concerned consumer says

    at 7:46 AM

     I’m not supporting Speak Asia at all, but I think this post’s headline is very misleading. Your sources are saying that the RBI is contemplating action, but without an official press release this is pure contemplation and the post should be corrected accordingly

    Reply
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    at 7:09 PM

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  6. Markgaitely says

    at 5:27 PM

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    Reply
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      at 9:16 AM

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  7. Surajrai77 says

    at 3:50 AM

    is this true what ever say speak asia online leaders/company said ………….?

    Reply

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