Convention For 12 Daily Pro Members Canceled

Some members of 12 Daily Pro, an internet money-making scheme that has been paralyzed since the beginning of the month, have already lost a lot of money. As of Tuesday, a few have lost even more. The “GPT Convention” has been canceled. Travel plans will have to be scrapped. Those with non-refundable reservations and airline tickets will have to absorb yet another financial loss.

The convention was billed as an opportunity for a privileged 500 members to learn about making money on the internet. It was supposed to be a time to network with other internet “ad pros”. There was scheduled a VIP dinner, lectures, and a mysterious keynote speaker. But now, nothing. Some members found out on their own Monday afternoon when they called the Embassy Suites Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina. The rest heard it from Charis Johnson, the woman behind 12 Daily Pro, who made the announcement that she’s pulled the plug on Tuesday, just 3 days before the convention was set to begin.

And in typical Charis Johnson style, she blamed someone else. “Some in the media,” she wrote on the convention’s webpage, “have twisted the purpose of the convention and in doing so have invited the potential for confrontations, civil unrest and security risks.” She says that the cancelation came on advice of her attorneys.

Most members writing in the online 12 Daily Pro forum accepted her explanation, but a few weren't so charitable.

"Ryank78" wrote,

“Now the attorneys suddenly advise to cancel it??? Where were these attorneys a we ago?? 2 weeks ago?"

"Atrader53" had this advice for Charis Johnson,

“Come clean and tell us the truth.”

"NickaBusey" wrote,

“I am considering legal action against 12 Daily …”

"Negsmeister" complained he’s got,

“$550 worthless plane ticket here. This is disgusting, to say the least!!!”

"Optimistic" added this comment:

“I don't care what Charis’s lawyers advised her to do … she should show up and face her “investors” and let the chips fall where they may. As far as getting terrible media attention and having some possible, ‘uncontrollable situations’ at the convention, I think that is nonsense.”

Johnson didn't give her members much notice. Aside from canceling all other travel arrangements, a front desk clerk at the Embassy Suites Hotel told ABC 4 that 72 hour notice is required to cancel a room reservation for this convention. Otherwise, the person will be charged for one night’s room and tax.

Johnson pledged a refund of travel expenses. She offered no details, saying only that more information will be coming next week.

Story by: Brent Hunsaker
brent@abc4.tv