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In the video, Michelle Downey explores whether Matthew Lesko, known for his distinctive advertisements about accessing free government money, is a scam or legitimate. Through an investigation driven by a subscriber's query, she reviews articles, his business ratings, and experiences with his programs. While Lesko's information may be available for free and his company holds an A+ BBB rating, it is unaccredited, raising some caution.
Michelle scrutinizes a subscription service offering information on business help, debt relief, and housing, noting the cost plans and the functionality of the service. Despite accessing useful resources, she finds many grants are COVID-related and geared towards low-income families and criticizes the paid service aspect when the information is freely obtainable with effort.
A deeper dive into provided documents reveals outdated information, non-existent websites, and the misconception that the federal government gives direct money to individuals, requiring effort to navigate local or state agencies for funds. There is also skepticism about job suggestions like DoorDash or being an Amazon driver and the significant time investment required to sift through resources.
Despite these drawbacks, the Lesko Community is recognized for its helpfulness, prompt responses from coaches, and community support, along with multiple monthly giveaways. Overall, while the service is legitimate and funded through governmental channels, similar information is often free online. Michelle advises checking Matthew Lesko’s YouTube channel before subscribing.
Finally, she encourages viewers to contact relevant agencies for personalized program information, invites them to engage with her content by liking, subscribing, and commenting for further reviews on other YouTube personalities or programs.
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In this part of the video, Michelle Downey examines whether Matthew Lesko, known for his colorful suits and glasses in ads claiming free government money, is a scam or legitimate. Prompted by a subscriber’s comment, Michelle investigates by reviewing articles and Lesko’s ratings. She finds that articles suggest the information Lesko provides can be obtained for free and note his low rating from the Better Business Bureau. Michelle also checks his book sales on Amazon, finding mixed success, with some books being bestsellers and others having few reviews. Although Lesko’s businesses currently hold an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, they are not accredited, which Michelle advises to consider cautiously.
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In this segment, the speaker discusses their experience with a subscription program offering information and assistance on various topics such as business help, debt relief, and housing. They outline three subscription plans available: $19.95 for one month, $9.98 per month for six months, and $830 per year. The speaker opts for the one-month plan to avoid long-term commitment. After subscribing, they gain access to a website and a Facebook group where they can create a profile, download documents, and watch relevant YouTube videos. The speaker highlights that many grants available are COVID-related and aimed at low-income families. They also express concerns about the program being a paid service despite the information being freely accessible elsewhere with some effort.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker highlights several red flags about outdated information and problematic resources in a document related to COVID relief. Key issues include references to websites that no longer exist or have merged into other platforms, such as GoFundMe acquiring several cited crowdfunding websites. The speaker criticizes the misleading suggestion that the federal government gives direct money to individuals, clarifying that funds are distributed to local or state agencies which require extensive phone inquiries to access potential programs. Concerns are also raised about the mention of loans and certain job suggestions like DoorDash or being an Amazon driver, which might not be ideal for everyone. The overarching concern is the significant time investment needed to navigate these resources.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses how several websites can help you earn money online and highlights concerns about obtaining grants, loans, and jobs. They note that sometimes answers to questions in forums are unsatisfactory and may only direct you to additional documents or videos. There are frustrations about unanswered questions and the origin of grant money, which comes from federal taxes or government borrowing. Despite these concerns, the Lesco Community is praised for its helpfulness, prompt responses from coaches, and assistance from other community members. Lesco offers multiple monthly giveaways, including cash for various purposes and laptops. Ultimately, while the programs are legitimate and funded through government channels, the speaker advises that similar information is often freely available online. They suggest checking out Matthew Leo’s YouTube channel before deciding to pay for any subscriptions.
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In this part of the video, the speaker advises viewers to contact agencies to inquire about programs suited to their specific circumstances. The speaker also requests that viewers like and subscribe to the channel, and suggests that they leave comments if they want reviews of other YouTubers or programs to verify their legitimacy. The segment ends with a hopeful message to see the viewers in the next video.