Fake Marketing Packages: The “Full Package” That Quietly Empties Your Wallet

I was sitting with a friend of mine, a businessman with years of experience, and I said to him:

"Hey, I want someone to market my business properly, I don’t have time to manage everything."

He told me:

"Look, there are companies that give you a monthly package that does everything for you. Just pay and let them work."

I checked one of these companies and found their packages listed and priced:

Bronze Package:

Silver Package: 1500 SAR

Gold Package: 3500 SAR

Platinum Package: 7000 SAR

Professional designs – Custom content – Paid campaigns – Marketing plan – Daily management – 24/7 support

I thought, wow, these people know what they’re doing.

I paid them 3500 SAR and waited to see the results…

The result? A “copy-paste” package.

What happened was shocking:

The content they created? Very generic, the same posts you would see on a restaurant account, copied to a clothing store account.

The designs? All posts used the same template, just changing colors and adding your logo.

The ad campaign? Targeted audience had nothing to do with my market. Ads were shown to people in India and Afghanistan, while my business is in Saudi Arabia.

And the worst part?

Every time I asked, "What’s the plan?"

How do companies use the “package” as a soft scam?

1. They make you think everything is included in the price
   In reality, anything extra is charged separately. Example: want a video ad? Extra 1000 SAR. Want seasonal content? Not included in the package.
2. No customization or understanding of your market
   The same package is sent to clinics, restaurants, factories, and even personal accounts. It’s like wearing someone else’s tailored suit and wondering why it doesn’t fit.
3. No real follow-up
   No performance analysis, no monthly review meetings, no adjustments based on results. Everything is delivered just to say “we were here.”

The message is clear:

Real marketing cannot be packaged.

A project has its own identity, audience, and specific goals. You cannot follow a ready-made plan given to every client.

A ready-made package = a quick solution for the company, but in the end, it wastes your time and money.

The solution?

Look for a marketing partner who understands your business, not a package seller.

Request a customized plan based on data and analysis.

Do not agree to any payment until you know exactly what you will receive.

There must be measurable points, regular review meetings, and adjustments based on results.