Online Scams: How To Avoid Getting Fooled

There are online scams out there that many of us don't know about. Whether it's from fake job postings or criminals who want to steal your money, these scams can be difficult to avoid. And while in this informative blog post I'll show you the best ways to avoid being fooled by scammers, it seems like the feedback I've been getting is that you want even more information on how to protect yourself. So to make it easier for you, here's some more information on how to avoid getting scammed:

CASES  OF SCAMMERS INCLUDE :

Get Scammed Online: How To Avoid Getting Fooled

*Beware of people offering job opportunities at high salaries. The jobs they offer may not be the kind of job you want or the salary they are offering is not worth what they are charging.*

*Be sure that the person making the request is whom they say they are. Ask for ID and references before doing business with strangers online.*

*Scammers often ask to cash or transfer money into an electronic account. Before transferring any money, make sure that it is for a real business and not a trick to get your money.*

*To avoid becoming the victim of an internet scam, all you have to do is take the time to research what you're buying. If you're looking at an item online, look up its history and reviews.*

*Never order anything off the internet for free or at a reduced price. Why would anyone give something away or sell it so cheap? This could be another trick used by scammers.*

*Whenever possible make payments in person, when it comes to buying items online try only using services like PayPal because this way sellers are forced to protect your information with their own information and will not be able to scam you. 

*Never give out your personal information, such as your bank account or credit card number over the internet.*

*Never wire funds to someone who has not provided a physical address.*

*If you must pay for a product or service online, and are unable to make a face-to-face payment, ask for a way to transfer money to yourself. If the seller cannot provide this, chances are that they are not who they said they were.*

*If you want to pay for merchandise with a credit card or other electronic form of payment, always use Paypal. Paypal will do everything in its power to protect your information if something goes wrong. If you use a credit card, chances are that the details will be stolen or used by someone else.*

*Always get at least three trial results for any online transaction.*

*Never give out your personal information to people who have not established a legitimate online identity. You never know who is behind the computer screen.*

*If you receive an email asking to scan a document or send in money, or if someone emails you telling you that they have won the lottery or other big prize and are requesting payment for taxes etc., remember there are likely scams all around. If in doubt, don't respond.

Conclusion

The internet can be an amazing place, but you have to be careful. If you stick to the methods listed in this article and make sure to pay attention to how a company is doing things, then you'll be able to steer away from being scammed.