Okay....

I am a highschool graduating student. And students like me always wanted to step into a university and finish a course. But in our time nowadays, not all highschool graduates can go to college, so they rely on scholarship programs or assistance programs.

There was this old man at school who was campaigning for students assistance program of a company which was alien to us. He began to persuade us, giving us the assurance of ten thousand pesos (philippine money...) every month if we are able to pass the examination as an assistance. The examination is quite easy, just making a brief essay about how you can help your parents to finish college. Then, I realized, I passed. He said, their would be a brief orientation about the program.

I was invited to his office, well not the kind of office that I expected. It was only a small rented bamboo house, with one working table and two plastic chairs. Then he oriented me, on how to go on sales talk. He said, I have to work for the ten thousand pesos for my own college. He will let me sell his books and his magazines and I am not satisfied. He said that his company was famous, but how come I never heard of it nor seen their ads on the net? Plus the teachers in our school just took him for granted?

I wanted to back out from this mess that I am in, but how? Please help me...

so he has a "famous company" and this "famous company's" office is a rented bamboo shack..kinda suspicious, just tell him hes a liar, and u dont want in on this, but if this guy is a gangsta, just do what u can not to get him pissed, make up stuff like; say ur gonna study overseas, u recieved large inheritance from a recent family member etc etc

I think that you should deny his help. It really sounds suspicious as Schimke-san said.
Do what you think is right.

Yes, this person looks very suspicious.
Did you tell your parent or know about this?
Did you ask other teachers about this "old man"?

Becareful these people can be human traffickers and it's a major
problem in Asian countries.

Human traffickers takes young children boys and girls as well as young woman
and are forced into sex as well as hard labor.
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And since you are 16 and female (according to your profile), then you are a perfect target.

Probably the easiest way is to just stop whatever that is you are doing with that person. And he if he still forces you to do, what that he tells you to do or try to persuade you.
First tell your teachers and if that does not work call the authorities.

And don't say "yes" "okay" or "sure why not" because of pressure or by the power of money

Yeah, back out and if the guy still forces you, notify your teacher, parents, and/or authorities, like tiki223 said.

And back out as politely as possible, so not to get the guy angry. Tell him something like, things did not go as you had expected and no longer wish to continue with this program (or whatever).

Suspicious person...
Have you asked for more information on his company? the website, their sponsers etc?
i'm sure you'd make the right choice about backing out on something that you don't feel right about.
You can turn it down politely, saying it's not what you need or is looking for right now.
If he presist, then tell him directly you don't feel right about this, and that you don't want to work with unfamiliar programs.
Do not let him take advantage of you in any way. Be cautious and good luck.

Tell your parents and teachers about him, and the next time you see him, just say "no" up front. If he persists, you may have to take legal measures against him.

sounds like a scam. People who promise you money are usually after your money.
A possible scenario would be that he gives you a quota that you need to pay upfront, after which you must find a way to seel those books because you have already payed them!

A famous overseas company would never rent a shack.

Scam all the way. Sounds to good to be true. Do even bother with it.

hit him in the nut and run! lol jk though seriously, you need to find someone, a friend, your parents, or someone who knows a thing or two about stuff like this.

Just say no and say i want to find another way to earn my money, whats the worst he's gonna do yell at you.

Quote by sumimasensounds like a scam. People who promise you money are usually after your money.
A possible scenario would be that he gives you a quota that you need to pay upfront, after which you must find a way to seel those books because you have already payed them!

A famous overseas company would never rent a shack.

I totally agree...this is a scam. Try to look this company up on the internet, or go to the principle of your school or something, but don't do what he's saying until you understand everything that's going on.

Well how about a update?

Don't just create a topic and then fall off the face of the Earth.

...I'm not sure, but since he does sound suspicious... but try not to tell the guy "no" and walk out, because he might stalk you, or something worse. Why don't you tell your parents, or some people you think can help you resolve the whole thing without too much publicity.

I've heard of similar stories like that, someone promises them to get paid and go to another country later on. They never got anything. They stayed in this night bar.

Better do something fast. Okay? ^^

If you don't want it, say no. Don' let him talk you in to a corner. And if it helps, talk to anothet teacher you can trust about it. Make sure to get your opinion heard, because a lot of times, guys trying to sell something/make you do something just talk right over you and don't really let you get a word in edgeways.

I really do think it's a scam. It's pretty common in Asia, stuff like this. It sounds sorta suspicious to me. Keep on guard, ok?

Does sound fishy, and whatever you do don't say "u recieved large inheritance from a recent family member etc etc" because that makes you more of a target in addition to being a 16 year old girl.

Be careful, and remember that if you don't trust anybody, you'll never be backstabbed. While I sure as hell don't live by that rule, I'm too trusting and get backstabbed all to often so I know that rule to be true.

What I'd do is make sure somebody else knows about this, somebody you know you can trust, because if things turn sour a witness is invaluable.

listen, your entering the real world, dont forget that. You have to make risky decisions on your own now. and you have to be assertive to make sure that you dont get screwed. make sure you handle this professionally and switfly. Dont let people walk on you. however dont go too far either and be a total dick. just do what is needed.

Respectfully claim that you no longer wish to pursue his assistance program stating that you have another source of income... it's a scam, don't fool yourself. By the way, how are you doing now, did you get out of the deal for the assistance or is it really legit?