How to avoid Internet Fraud
your background search before engaging in any business online.Â
Accuracy of information provided can be confirmed by trade institutes
and credit agencies. |
Ask questions and be vigilant. Legitimate traders will willingly and
promptly answer questions.
Beware of companies that only provide a fax number or an email
address in their contact. Also keep in mind that a well done, attractive
website doesn’t necessarily mean that the company is legitimate
and honest. |
Companies based in Nigeria and Indonesia are showing the highest
signs of internet fraud and members should be extra careful when
dealing with such companies. |
For Buyers:
Request a sample to ensure the quality of the product. Make sure
the product meets your criteria before committing to a purchase.
Do Not accept to make payment by Western Union, or wire transfers.
These fraudulent sellers will try to entice buyers by posting the hottest
new items at low prices.
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For Sellers:
Request a nominal payment from unknown buyers that ask for samples.Â
Beware of payments made by credit card. Fraudulent buyers tend
to ask sellers to split a large payment by 3-4 credit cards. TheseÂ
tolen credit card numbers work, so the seller feels secure to send the
merchandise. |
If an offer seems too good to be true, it probably is. Beware of curiously
high or low prices, as they are often fraudulent schemes. |
| Useful Links: |
http://www.ic3.gov/
http://www.fraud.org/scamsagainstbusinesses/bizscams.htm
http://www.acfe.com/home.asp
http://www.fincen.gov/index.html
http://www.icginc.com/
http://www.scambusters.com/
http://www.bbb.org/ |
