Polaris Media Group, Formerly Liberty League International
Seems in the last couple weeks there has been considerable more people from the United States looking for information on Polaris Media Group. This tells me there must be a little more marketing of the re-branded Liberty League International back in our country again.
To anyone searching for information on Polaris Media Group I strongly recommend you also do research on Liberty League International. This is what Polaris was before they were Polaris. Polaris may seem a little more attractive when searching because you may not see the info of all the people talking of being ripped off, the lawsuits and class action taken against them, and their brutal mistake of storming Australia.
Thinking of trying Polaris Media Group? Do your research and know exactly what your getting into. Do you feel like you have been a victim of a MLM or direct sales scheme? Make sure and report it to the proper authorities.
Really need to get information out there. I was involved in this business for 6 months and loved it. Polaris Media Group prides its self with integrity but is full of dishonesty.
We are told not to read anything negative about the company as we are being negative and that is not what we are about. Unfortunately when it comes down to not knowing if the company is actually legal or not it is not about being negative but being a sensible business person. The EMC members lie constantly. The associates on the overview calls who are saying that they have made all this money with Polaris Media Group are actually stating how much they made with Liberty league which had a completely different compensation plan. I believed in this company so much but now feel like i have been scammed.
Anyone thinking of getting involved with the Polaris scam should be prepared to lose their money. It has been classified as a pyramid or ponzi scheme in Australia. ***BEWARE***
How scary it is when misinformed people speek.
Due diligence has proven to me that this business opportunity is absolutely wonderful.
It is exactly what this world needs. Positive educational media.
The people who fail in life always seem to blame anything else but themselves.
If you failed in this business, you are in “Victim mode” oh poor me… boo hoo …
guess what….its your fault.
The system is very very good, its the people who don’t follow it, who will not do as well.
With 9 year proven track record, Liberty League now Polaris Media Group, is powering forward and taking positive minded people with it for a great ride.
Their only mission is to make this world a better place full of positive people.
I can’t see the problem with that.
Colin, you are the only misinformed one here. It does you no good to come on this site and post your garbage of how great your business opportunity is. The fact its cloaked in complaints, lawsuits, and legal judgments make it clear what it really is. I don’t even need to go into the countless other things derogatory about your scheme that have accumulated on this site by members STILL involved and those who have thrown in the towel.
The NSW government finally went officially public with its findings:
Fair Trading Minister Virginia Judge is alerting consumers to avoid pyramid schemes following investigations into a get rich quick scheme.
Ms Judge said the promotional material of a marketing scheme known as Liberty League may potentially breach the Fair Trading Act.
Ms Judge said Liberty League is an American based company that markets lifestyle coaching products and is being monitored for any evidence that it is active in NSW.
“Ultimately it is for a court to determine if Liberty League is a pyramid selling scheme,” Ms Judge said.
“However, consumers should be wary and if they have any concerns about the company’s activities they should contact Fair Trading immediately on 13 32 20.
“While pyramid selling schemes can often be very seductive they are designed to fail because they need an endless flow of new recruits to remain viable.
“My message to consumers is: avoid pyramid selling schemes at all costs because if it sounds too good to be true, it usually is.”
Ms Judge said pyramid schemes were an illegal form of multi-level marketing where participants receive benefits by recruiting other participants to invest money.
“The money paid by new recruits enriches those who joined the scheme earlier and are closer to the top of the pyramid,” she said.
“Some pyramid schemes involve the sale of goods or services (usually of token value) while the more blatant schemes involve the investment of money only. These schemes often claim to be games, investment clubs or self-help schemes.
“Section 60U of the Fair Trading Act states very clearly that a person must not participate in a pyramid selling scheme or induce another person to join one.
“The maximum penalty for breaking this law is $22,000 for individuals and $110,000 for corporations.”
Ms Judge said Fair Trading had notified other Australian consumer protection agencies about Liberty League so they could monitor the situation.
“Consumers who have had any dealings with Liberty League should contact Fair Trading on 13 32 20,” she said.
Having a family member involved with Liberty League has been a painful financial experience for that person. Congratulations to this this site for exposing LL and Polaris Media for what they really are – a huge scam.
At least here in Oz the authorities have recognised LL and now Porais Media for what it is, good luck America !
@Sillery
That is another thing that makes research so important. Many of the stories you hear are not even from someone that was involved, they are from family and friends that are watching people destroy their lives and some trying to pick up the pieces in the aftermath. Kind of takes the wind out of the sails of the “all the negitive is from failed bitter ex-members grinding an axe” theory.
Correct Rusty,
The following link details police investigations in Australia into the Church of Scientology
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/11/22/2749868.htm
Considering there is now an established link between the senior members of LL / Polaris and this church, it will interesting to see what develops and if links are established here in Oz
@Rusty
Scam Scam Scam. I was with Liberty League and had cancelled my subscription, now that they switched to Polaris they started charging me a $39.95 monthly charge again. I never signed anything from Polaris or signed up on their site, but they say they can’t find a cancellation.
@Colin
You have all the standard programme ingo of one who has been sucked it – all the standard lines – that what they tecah you to do. I was involved in LLIL for over a year – it was working until the Aust Govt warnings which then lead the company to change it profile and comp plan is a desperate attempt to save itself. Now – well I know they are in trouble, after getting to know a lot of the key players , most have left – they are dramatically cutting event costs , eg. not even a welcome of final function at Puerto Rico event and in Australia – all sorts of incentives to try and boost numbers. I also know they are questioning event product costs – never done this is the last 5 yrs. Stop being nieve and repeating the crap you have been tough in a desperate attempt to believe that you will actually make money here.
AND there is the established link with PMG and the Church of Scientology
The scary thing is that the problem with Liberty League or any other company is the leaders within that company. Since all of the leaders are going to a company called Lifepath, what does that say about that company? I really can’t tell much diffrence between the two: overpriced products, no real value ” compared to say Tony Robbins” and now the leaders that were the problem at Liberty League are now at Lifepath, I would stay very far away from all of these personal development “opportunities”.
Tony Rush, Shannon and John Lavenia and Gene Braxton have all resigned from Polaris!!!
Check out the latest over a Ozsoapbox.
I’ve read the stuff on ozsoapbox, but can’t find anything about Tony Rush resigning. If you look at his PMG ning page, there is nothing new there. The latest forum post was on nov.20. I wonder if this will be an end to PMG?
shellyils, I couldn’t find anything either. Like you mentioned that Tony’s last post was 11/20, that was the same day he made a comment on this site, and nothing more. This was kinda always Tony’s style though. I hope the comment will lead to more information on the matter. Sad thing is, if all of these people leave, it will probably not be to go out and make an honest living. I think however, the exposure from the LLI and Polaris thing will make it to where these high profile people like Tony will always have a cloud of controversy over them.
@Rusty
Hi Rusty.. it appears that the Lavennias and Gene Braxton have issued emails to their downlines stating their resignations but the only evidence of Tony leaving are statements from former pmg associates, with access to the backoffice, saying that Tony has been terminated due to multiple code violations. Nothing alarming in that though, as thats the standard line with Krider when someone ups and leaves.
Face the facts people…you all love to winge and whine about how bad this company is..ohh you poor little things…when it really comes down to it people in polaris are living the life why all you victim mentality suckers are all comiserating about how pathetic your lifes are, just because some of you may have failed at it doesnt mean everyone will, the business has been proven to work thousands of times its you who have failed..seriously grow up
@ Matthew
You sound like Polaris newest recruit. You lash out at the people who tell the bad things of the group now, but in 6 months when you are one too, you will still have a place to comment. Good luck.
@matthew
Yep.. you’re right… everyone else is wrong. Unfortunately as fantastic as you believe the company to be, Polaris will be gone by the end of the month.. seriously get real!
I can only say I am glad I do my research before spending money on anything like this and that I found this blog. Being a bit of a skeptic in today’s difficult financial times can be a good thing. It is unfortunate that people who are trusting souls get caught up with a scam because they believe what they read, trust people and then find themselves in a worse situation that they were before. Thanks for the info. I won’t be spending my money with this group. Like they say, if it seems too good to be true it probably is.
For 4 solid months I did as I was ‘told’. I only wish, like ’skeptical chick’ I had done my research. One thing I am truly grateful for though is that I didn’t make so much as one dime so I can sleep soundly at night in the knowledge that I only fooled myself. I learnt the lesson, was a tough one, rather expensive at the full investment.
It’s still going as of now
ABC Four Corners Documentary 8.30pm EST Oz 8th March 2010
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/03/08/2838959.htm
a must watch
@Got sucked in to the hype
hi, sorry to read of your bad experience with polaris. can you fill me in on why you didnt get anywhere with the business? I was about to sign up until I read these blogs. Now Im worried Im making a mistake. Would appreciate your feedback and thanks for your honesty. I truly hope you will not let this experience stop you from creating a wonderful life. You still have it in you too make this into a blessing.
The bad experience is more like the general consensus; you probably all ready know that now if you have searched around on the internet about these people. Beware of bogus stories of people claiming big success, they typically are new members hyped up by the advisor that got them signed up. I have had many come back a few months later only to state that everyone was right and they are now out big money. You did the right thing by doing some research, just make sure to give consideration to the words of caution, many people have lost a lot of money to this “opportunity”.