You know I don’t mince words … especially when it comes to protecting my community. So here it is, raw and real.
If you’re an everyday entrepreneur looking to build a business from home through affiliate marketing, network marketing, or digital tools, this story might save you from a financial disaster. And if it makes you a little angry? Good. You should be.
✨ How It All Started
On May 1, 2023, I joined a company called Cliqly. On the surface, it looked like everything I had been looking for, an email-based marketing system that promised affiliate commissions and support for those of us building online businesses. It was simple, smart, and seemed like a perfect fit.
I trusted the system.
I trusted the leadership … specifically, Bobby Jones, the face and President of the company.
And for a while? It worked… until it didn’t.
💥 When It All Went South
By the summer of 2024, the cracks weren’t just showing, they were shattering everything. Commission issues began piling up. Emails went unanswered. Support tickets were often ignored or replied to with robotic, canned responses that provided no solution.
Promises from Bobby?
One after another, they were broken. Every. Single. Time.
The system failed repeatedly. And when I say “failed,” I don’t mean a glitch or a hiccup … I mean high five figures in unpaid commissions that are still owed to me to this day.
⚠️ The Dirty Truth About “Credit Swaps”
This next part made my stomach turn.
Turns out, when commissions weren’t being paid, Bobby offered what he called “credit swaps.” These were essentially company credits you could use to buy more emails to send, to try to make more sales to get paid… in credits… to send more emails.
Sound sketchy? That’s because it is. And it turns out that this kind of practice is illegal.
🕵️♀️ Then Came the Name Change: Clicrr
Instead of addressing any of these glaring issues, Bobby Jones did what so many shady business owners do when the walls start closing in, he rebranded.
Cliqly is now being quietly pushed under the rug… and Clicrr is the new “exciting” name being promoted.
And here's the kicker: some people are STILL promoting this company. Still singing Bobby's praises. Still pretending the hundreds of thousands of unpaid affiliates are just bitter or making it up.
Let me be clear: we are not all lying.
We are tired.
We are owed.
And we are done being silent.
💡 If You’re Considering Clicrr, Please Hear Me
I get it. When you’re looking for a way to make money from home, especially later in life, it’s tempting to jump into the first opportunity that feels like hope.
However, I beg of you, do your research.
Know the person inviting you.
Know the company’s history.
Please read the reviews, all of them.
Ask the hard questions about how and when you get paid.
If something feels off, trust that gut feeling. You deserve better. You deserve transparency. And you deserve to be paid for your work.
🙋♀️ Still Want Real Solutions?
I’m not here to rant—I’m here to help. I’ve since discovered tools and systems that are legitimate, transparent, and designed for everyday entrepreneurs like us … no shady business. No runaround. Just real results.
💬 Drop a comment below or message me if you'd like to know what I’m using now that prioritizes people over profits.
Let’s protect each other out here. Because scammers like Bobby Jones thrive on our silence, and I refuse to stay quiet any longer.
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