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Title:
How to Avoid Scams!
Author: Rishi
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How to Guide to Avoid Frauds & Scams Tips to avoid scams:
Beware of False Claims: Have you noticed that the company is making
claims which sound too good to be true? Just stop there! Don't blindly
believe in the attractive matter put up by the company. We all want
to earn "instantly" but don't forget that nothing is life comes
for FREE! Take your decisions smartly. *
Keep an eye on Contact info: Do check that whether the company has
their contact info details on their website. A legal company will
surely have their contact info details on their webpage, easily
noticeable. Checking the age of Domain name of company's website
can help you to know how old is company and their website. http://www.allwhois.com
Moral
business values: There are certain guidelines posted by the "The Direct
Marketing Association" in order to carry certain guidelines for moral
business practices.
Here are some points of those guidelines: Terms of the offer Advance
consent marketing special offers and claims marketing to children
sweepstakes sites fulfillment of orders collecting personal information
and data on your website online marketing telephone marketing fund-raising
laws, codes, and regulations
Service Oriented: Legitimate business would surely offer some type
of goods or services for any fees they charge. A company that claims
you can make money by recruiting new members is an illegal pyramid
scheme. If the company charges a fee, they must offer some type of
service or product.
Easily Accessible: Always contract locally with people whom you can
meet in person - Just Follow this instruction and you will avoid 80-90%
of the scam attempts anywhere.
Beware while disclosing info: Never Wire Funds via Western Union,
Money gram or any other wire service - anyone who asks you to do so
is a cheater.
Financial Info: Never give out your financial information i.e. your
bank account number, credit card number, social security number, eBay/Papal
info, etc.
Avoid Shipping: Avoid the deals involving shipping or escrow services
and also keep in mind that a "scammer" will only guarantee you about
the transaction.
Free Samples: This type of scam mostly exist while dealing in B2B
Trading. The importer might ask you to ship first a sample piece and
falsely would state he would order a bulk quantity later. The best
way to handle this situation is to ask him to pay at least 85-90 %
of the cost of products. While dealing in bulk quantities use service
from banks ie: Letter of Credit. Very common scam is while trading
from Nigeria who falsely states that they have a Performa Invoice
ready for a bulk enquiry but the payment would be made via cheque.
Be Ready to Get Scammed here!!!
Background Verification : If you want more ethical report you can
also take help of reputed background verification companies' to help
you.