Is Fluorescent Sand a Scam?

Are you looking for an investment?
Have you heard of the Fluorescent Sand already but you are not sure whether this is a good opportunity?

I am glad you do your research since many people jump to a conclusion without double-checking the site.

In this review, you are going to find out what Fluorescent Sand is all about, how it works, and what its earning potential is. 

Also, we are going to mention who is behind this project and what are the pros and cons of Fluorescent Sand.

By the time you are finished reading this post, you will be able to answer the question, is Fluorescent Sand a scam?

Let’s jump into it.

Disclaimer
Please note, that I am not a member or an affiliate of Fluorescent Sand. This review is based on research and information available online in the public domain.
Any recommendations and conclusions are only opinions and may not apply to all persons or situations.

Quick Overview

Name: Fluorescent Sand
Website: www.banyanhill.com 
Price to Join: $47 – $129
Recommended: Not Really

What is Fluorescent Sand?

No, it is not sand that shows fluorescence. 

It is a term;
Fluorescent Sand is a term it means an investment opportunity where you can invest in the 5G technology stock investment.

The term Fluorescent Sand is introduced by Ian King and it refers to fiber optic cables. These cables will be used during the 5G installations.

According to Ian, this is one of the greatest investment opportunities in your lifetime.
You will learn how to collect a share of the coming $12 trillion 5G boom.

We know that 5G is this new big thing and it may seem like a great opportunity.

But is it? 

This is not the only “product” Ian offers. 
I did a quick check and besides the Fluorescent Sand, he has at least 2 more opportunities for you. 

All of them with one purpose only – to have you sign up for the Automatic Fortunes newsletter. 

What is the Automatic Fortunes newsletter? 

It is Ian’s newsletter subscription service. 
This is a paid research service providing access to a strategy for finding “tipping-point trends”.

It belongs to Banyan Hill Publishing and according to BBB (Better Business Bureau), there are many complaints about Banyan Hill. 

The Banyan Hill Publishing is not accredited and it is obvious that people are complaining about the service. 

Isn’t this interesting how we got from the Fluorescent sand thru 5G technology to some paid subscription service? 
 – it does not seem right when you see an advertisement for one thing and you end up paying for something else.

Well, advertising is one thing, but then the reality is something different. 
– Isn’t this called deceptive marketing? 

And it is not just my opinion:

Well, at least Banyan Hill Publishing did reply to the complaint. 

The bottom line is that it is possible to invest in the 5G stocks and make money down the road. But do you really need to sign up for some kind of newsletter? 

When it comes to investing, it is essential to realize that there is always a risk involved. So if you don’t have money to lose don’t make any investments. 

Let’s go deeper and find out more about Ian King and his “opportunity”. (or was I supposed to write the word opportunity without quotation marks? 
You will find out by the end of the post). 

Ian King – Founder of Fluorescent Sand

Ian studied at Lafayette College and received a bachelor’s degree in psychology.

He has more than 20 years of experience in trading financial markets. 
His career started in Salomon Brothers as a clerk and ended up being a hedge fund manager.

After that, he worked for more than 10 years as a head trader for Peahi Capital – a company based in Cyprus.

In 2017 Ian King joined Banyan Hill Publishing and currently he is an editor of Automatic Fortunes and also a crypto profit trader.

According to his social media profile, he has more than 2o years of experience in analyzing the financial markets and trading.
He is also a contributor to Investopedia.

Hope you are still with me 🙂 
Ian certainly knows what he is doing and the Fluorescent Sand is just one of the “sub-products” or marketing terms he offers. 
The only purpose is to get the prospect to sign up for the paid newsletter. 

Does it mean that it is an investment scam? 

How to Spot an Investment Scam?

Let me share with you a short video on how to spot an investment scam.

Let’s check if Ian has the credentials and also what the Automatic Fortunes have to offer by comparing it with the info in the video above. 

1. I don’t doubt Ian’s experience in investing, but I could not find Ian King on www.brokercheck.finra.org. 
2. Does Ian guarantee you big bucks? Not in a direct way. But he definitely mentions the $12 Trillion market you can be part of…
   Another claim is that the market is about to rise by more than 22,540%…
3. N/A
4. It says, “But Hurry! Only 1,000 Slots are available today…” and we see the timer set for 15 minutes. 
   Refresh the page and the time is reset back to 15:00 minutes. 
5. You are getting a bunch of bonuses that allegedly have $796 Value for only a fraction of that price. 

And also here:

So, is fluorescent sand a scam?

Fluorescent Sand is not an outright scam. But it definitely does not provide you with the information that one would expect. The entire pitch is misleading and I understand that some people might call it a scam.

The reason why in my opinion the Fluorescent Sand is not a scam is that there is some earning potential.

Who is it for?

Let’s go briefly at what is the Fluorescent Sand all about: 

1. A person sees an offer that he or she can invest in new technology and become a part of the $12 trillion 5g Boom
2. The only way how to “invest” is to subscribe to a newsletter that costs at least $47 per month.
3. The prospect receives a bunch of material – most of it is useless and chaotic (it is not possible to apply the information in order to make a profit).

So who is this for in your opinion? 

None of us wants to pay for data that are useless, right? 

I am not saying that all the material is useless, but it is not for the newbies. 
People with experience in global investing can use the material from Banyan Hill as advice, but it is definitely for someone who already knows what he is doing. 

Regarding the 5G stocks, you can certainly do so and you don’t need any of the material that Ian Kings offers. 
Save the money and save time.

How Does it Work?

I believe by now it is clear how the Fluorescent Sand work, right?

It is just to get people to subscribe to Ian King’s Automatic Fortunes newsletter which is nothing else than the Banyan Hill Publishing.

And what is it you get? 

According to Ian, Automatic Fortunes provides you with a lot of valuable stuff, and let me mention a few of them:

• Access to Ian’s model portfolio

You get access to every stock that is on his list and you will be told what to buy when to buy and when to sell it. 

• Monthly dispatch:

This concerns an 8-page report with details about new investment. 

• Weekly webinar:

Every  Thursday you can watch a free webinar where Ian reveals updates on the current portfolio. 

• Trade alerts:

You will be getting an alert whenever there is an open position that needs to be sold, with specific instructions on what to buy, or what to sell and the right price. 

• Daily Briefings:

This is a free subscription to the daily e-letter with unique insights from Ian and his team. 

• A dedicated customer service team:

You can contact Ian’s team at the specific number (866-584-4096), Mon to Fri between 8 am and 8 pm Eastern Time, or via email: automaticfortunes@banyanhill.com.

How about people who joined the newsletter and were members of Banyan Hill? 

People mostly complain about being extra charged by Banyan Hill. 
As we have seen, people from the Banyan Hill at least leave feedback explaining their policies. 

That is why it is always recommended to read the T&C before the subscription. 

How to Join?

Very easy to join.

You only need a billing address and payment method. And that’s it. 
Oh, you only need to choose the “right” subscription: 

What is the Price?

Here are the 3 options:

• Premium Subscription worth $79/year
• Deluxe Subscription worth $129/year
• Standard Subscription worth $47/year

Again, make sure to read the small letters and the T&C as well, since you don’t want to be charged some extra money. How Much Can You Make with Fluorescent Sand?

In case you have not read what is above, let me tell you that this is actually not a valid question. 

The reason being is, that Fluorescent Sand is not a product. This is just a marketing term to get people to subscribe to Ian King’s Automatic Fortunes Newsletter owned by Banyan Hill Publishing.

So, can you use this information from the newsletter and make some money? 
It will be difficult, or let’s put it this way: 

The only way how to make money is to hope for it. In other words, it is called “hope marketing” and that never works. 

That is right, you won’t get any valuable piece of information that will make your wich within the next quarter. 

Most people will lose their money, and many of them more than they expected. 
The thing is that once Banyan Hill gets the credit card details, they keep charging even more. 

Besides, people also complain that they use too aggressive marketing.
One can only imagine what is going on behind the curtains – This is what it probably looks like: 

In my opinion, if you think in the long term, you are better off investing in education and building something that is more sustainable than relying on uncertain stocks.

I am talking about your own business online.
If you follow the proper training, within 2 years should have a full-time online, generating a real passive income.

What I like about Fluorescent Sand

• Information found in the newsletter might be helpful for some
• Some earning potential from the 5G investment

What I don’t like about Fluorescent Sand

• Deceptive marketing – Fluorescent Sand is just a term for a newsletter from Banyan Hills that costs at least $47
• Fake Scarcity
• People have lost money based on the advice from Banyan Hill
• After the subscription, people have been charged more than expected
• Banyan Hills uses too aggressive marketing and make unrealistic claims

Some Thoughts at the End

Whether you end up signing up for Ian’s ‘subscription letter is entirely up to you. 

Keep in mind that you might be charged more down the road, so make sure to read the Terms and Conditions. 

Is it a scam?

Fluorescent Sand is not an outright scam
It is just a way to have you subscribed to one of his programs that are owned by Banyan Hills. 

It is also possible to make some money if you know what you doing, but again – you better have a budget for such investment. 

I personally don’t recommend subscribing to the newsletter.
In my opinion, there are better ways how to invest, and I am talking also about investment in education.

I believe you find this review helpful and if you have any thoughts or questions, please let me know in the comment section below. I am sure that will be beneficial to other readers as well.

Thank you for reading

Cheers
Mike