Internet Wasteland: So Many Offers, So Little Truth

Sometimes I look at my trek along the Information Superhighway as a walk along a desert road. There's nothing out here except huge billboards screaming ads at me and I don't believe 99% of them. Here's a sampling of today's ads for the innocent newbie:

Unlimited $9,000 Payouts! No Recruiting Requirements! (Right!)
Never fail again with GDI (They don't know me very well)
Get an entire business for $5! ( Might be true, but can it make me $?)
You won't believe what's behind our door$$$ ( You're right, I won't)
Get 1 million guaranteed visitors! ( Yeah, but will they buy anything?)
Need Cash For Xmas? Get 50,000 people paying you by Dec. ( Sure!)
Can I pay you $39 by PayPal? (You can pay me more than that!)
$60K a month- Take A Tour ( A Magical Mystery Tour)
Now Everyone Can Make Money Online (Except you know who)

I've seen much more outrageous stuff than this. Perhaps some of it's even true, but I seriously doubt that I could duplicate whatever they did. Some even say you can make money the same day you buy their product. I'd be happy if I made money the same year! I guess the bottom line is if you want to try one of these business opportunities at least check to make sure it's not a scam. Definitely don't give them your credit card number unless there is a money back guarantee. That way if it doesn't work out the only thing you've wasted is your time.