05/12/2009. Interview with the admin of RichAliens

THE PROGRAM HAS STOPPED PAYING! PLEASE DON’T INVEST!

Hi guys! Today for the first post I have an interview with Robert Raile. He might possibly be the world’s biggest Star Trek and X-Files fan, be he is definitely the admin of RichAliens. That’s one of the latest HYI programs to adopt the style of plans more typically associated with autosurfs.

The first plan offered by Robert pays 144% interest (principal included) on expiry after 12 days. For more information about that and about the RichAliens program in general you can refer back yo my original review of the program published here. However since I published that review Robert has added the second plan which as you can see he explains below. It runs for 11 days and pays 11% interest which you can collect by the day.

So let’s first hear from Robert but I must warn you first, if you enjoy stories (i.e lies!) about HYIP admins adventures in the world stock markets then you had better look elsewhere. RichAliens is purely an online gambling based game and its admin candidly presents it to you as such.

“1. Hi Robert, could we start by you introducing yourself to the readers of MNO and telling us about your background in the HYIP industry. What kind of experience do you have in running an online HYIP? What were you doing before RichAliens?

Hello and welcome to RichAliens. My name is Robert Raile, 24 years of age, single and ready to mingle. LOL. For a couple of years, I have been busy trying out many programs which came and have gone now. I have a no bullshit approach when it comes to RichAliens. I do not want to fool anybody here so here I am not hiding anything, I have previous experience managing an online program and that gives me an edge when managing my program. Oh well, I still believe that most, if not all, of the programs running today are being managed by previous admins who have experiences in running such program. How I differ is the fact that I am not hiding anything here and I let everyone know what is what and what is happening in the program. I guess that is all to talk about for this first question. The RichAliens will slap me for talking too much already LOL.

2. A lot of people have commented that the comparisons between RichAliens and some recently closed programs (InvestiMates, etc) is too big to be a coincidence. How do you respond to that, keeping in mind that several comments were actually positive?

I admit that the design is comically cute just like those programs you mentioned being compared to RichAliens. This is due to the fact that RichAliens was designed by the same designer who designed both programs. Another thing maybe is the fact that the plans are similar to those and the script, and this is not a coincidence. I actually intended to use those programs as my model to make a successful program, I hope. We cannot deny that those programs became successful for quite a while.

3. Explain the investment plans to us in detail. What is the rate of interest? What are the minimum and maximum amounts to spend? What payment processors are you using?

The RichAliens offer the earthlings 2 plans. First is the 144% after 12 days plan, this will get your account credited 12% daily for 12 days and then you can withdraw after 12 days only or after your deposit has expired. The actual profit is 44%. The second plan is the 11% daily for 11 days. This is the plan which will make you 21% profit after 11 days, but this time you can withdraw your earnings on a daily basis. The minimum spend is $5 and the maximum is $5,000. AlertPay, StrictPay, LibertyReserve and PerfectMoney are the payment processors being used. By the way there is a 5% referral commission for those who successfully refer people to the program, provided that they too have active deposits in the program when their referral makes a deposit.

4. How secure is the RichAliens website? Are you on a dedicated server? Tell us about your hosting provider. How dependable are they? Tell us also a bit more about the script you are using.

I am happy to say that I am contented with what my hosting provider has provided me so far. Their service is great and so is their customer support. I am talking about Hush Hosting, they are a great host for these programs. The DDOS protection is great too, they mitigate the attacks quick fast. So far we experienced an attack and it didn’t affect the performance of the server at all. RichAliens is hosted on a dedicated server with high specs to ensure super quick performance and is ready for heavy loads of traffic. The script is the conventional Neversay script which is widely used as an autosurf and HYIP script because of it’s security. That was the selling point to me.

5. Are you pleased with the level of membership RichAliens has amongst online investors? Can you give us any statistics on the amount of members and the total amount deposited? What are your expectations over the coming weeks?

The total deposits has reached over 30,000 dollars and the total number of depositors is 70% of the total number of members. I am happy with it for now, since I have just begun and the first cycle has just ended so therefore, I am expecting that the increase would be better after this day. I expect this to rocketlaunch after a few more days when other cycles expire.

6. What have you been doing to promote RichAliens so far? What kind of an advertising campaign is being carried out to attract new members?

Besides being listed on some popular monitors, and getting ads there, I recently paid for a sticky at the Moneymakergroup HYIP section. This helped make the program more known to the people there. I bought some paid e-mails as well to reach more people.

7. What kind of customer service and support do you offer to investors? What are the most effective ways of getting in contact with you is I have questions or problems? Do you contribute to any of the main investment forums?

E-mail is still the best way to contact me just use the so-easy to use contact form by clicking the Encounter an Alien button on the website. I usually reply within minutes to a couple of hours after you send in that e-mail request. I am also very active at the Moneymakergroup forum so you can see me there too and participate in our discussion with other members.

8. I notice that you have opted to not waste everybody’s time with claims about stocks and ForEx markets. But what are you doing with investors money? Is it 100% a game or is there some form of secondary income to keep up the payments?

Yes, I always wanted to base my program on a no bullshit, no crap, no lies approach. I didn’t want to fool anyone with those lies. I truly believe that 99% do not invest your money. But I may do so when there are opportunities for such investment. At least to increase the leeway between total deposits and withdrawals. I can say that it is not 100% a game because I am trying other things to make some money off of the money. Will dive into more details soon once more accurate information is available.

9. There is a lot of options around at the moment for people looking for short term HYIPs. If you had just one thing to say to potential members to convince them to join RichAliens instead of any others, what would it be?

Being the believer of proactive admins before, and funfilled websites before, I know that if the administrators of program provide some fun and get along well with the members on the discussion forums, then he will have an edge over other programs. Main key here is communication. And just like mentioned, I do not like fooling around and do not want people to be fooled so I am always upfront about many things, and people who appreciate people like me should join up.

10. By the way, how and why did you come up with the concept of Aliens? What has been the reaction from investors? Have you been accused of not taking your members seriously? Or does anybody really care as long as you pay?

After watching some end of the world themed movies, I thought it would be great to open up an alien themed program. A lot of people believe that we are not alone in this planet and aliens exist. Some think that they are there to save us from earth’s destruction, if it will occur. I am not truly a believer of such theories, but I thought it would be a great concept so here it is. Decided to make it cute and fun to add the fun factor. The RichAliens are here to make you rich, that was what I thought instead of they’re here in peace, just to make it related to money making. Members loved the theme, they really appreciate it, I guess. As long I pay on time then no one will complain. It is just a design anyway.

11. What advice would you offer newcomers to the industry to help them maximize their profits? Do you believe in any kind of “investment strategy” or is it best to just take your chances with each program individually?

Just follow their gut feeling, when you feel like joining a program and depositing then redepositing after, then they feel free to do so. They know the risks and therefore they can develop a strategy based on their instincts and how much of a risk they can take. I minimize the risks because I am not hiding anything, they can base their decisions on what they see. Rest assured that I am not going to run away just like others, and I will stay even if problems do occur, that is inevitable, it will just be a question of when? but not now.

12. And finally, what are your plans for the immediate future of RichAliens? If everything was to work out like you hope then how long would you be able to keep it running?

I am against abortion and therefore I will let it live as long as it can survive. In the RichAliens world, it is a crime to kill something before it was even given the chance to live. I think I will apply that to this program. I don’t believe in ideals as well, so we just plan what we should plan as time comes. I just need to be very active and observant of what is happening in order to act on them quick and prevent things from happening if they are to happen.

Thank you very much Paul of Money-News-Online for this interview. Answering the questions right on the spot is great and again, a no bullcrap approach. Thanks!”

Beam me up Scotty, there’s no intelligent life down here! Just kidding! Anyway thanks a lot to Robert for that and I hope you will all appreciate that the facts are being laid out in front of you here in a way that they might not always be. For contrast why not compare the approach to this interview made by RichAliens compared to that of the “economics professor” from the one published yesterday! Both programs are games of course and I don’t want to say that one is necessarily better than the other, but at least this time things are being spelled out very clearly for you.

That’s it for the moment guys but be sure to check back a bit later this evening for today’s second post when I’ll have all the latest news stories from around the industry. So don’t go far!