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🔍 Guru Scanner

Detect marketing guru red flags before they sink your business. Enter a guru's name, website, or social profile to scan for warning signs.

Common Marketing Guru Red Flags

Watch out for these warning signs before hiring any marketing "expert"

🚩 Guaranteed Results

Claims like "guaranteed 300% ROI" or "works 100% of the time" are impossible in marketing

High Risk

🚩 Get Rich Quick Schemes

Promises of instant wealth, overnight success, or "make $10k in 30 days" without context

High Risk

🚩 Fake Social Proof

Screenshots that can't be verified, testimonials without names, or obviously staged success stories

Medium Risk

🚩 Pressure Tactics

"Limited time offer," countdown timers on evergreen content, or "this price expires tonight"

Medium Risk

🚩 No Real Experience

Can't show actual businesses they've helped or results they've achieved for real clients

High Risk

🚩 Vague Strategies

Speaks in generalities, avoids specifics, or uses buzz words without substance

Low Risk

🚩 One-Size-Fits-All

Claims their method works for every business, industry, and situation without customization

Medium Risk

🚩 Hidden Costs

Advertises low prices but reveals expensive upsells, hidden fees, or required additional purchases

High Risk

How to Protect Your Business

✅ Ask for Case Studies

Request specific examples of businesses they've helped with verifiable results and contact information

✅ Start Small

Test with a small project or trial period before committing to large contracts or payments

✅ Verify Claims

Research their background, check reviews from multiple sources, and verify their stated credentials

✅ Trust Your Gut

If something feels too good to be true or pressured, step back and get a second opinion

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