Recognizing Scams


Most scams involve one or more of the following:

  • inquiry from someone far away, often in another country
  • Western Union, Money Gram, cashier's check, money order, shipping
  • inability or refusal to meet face to face before doing transactions

  • NEVER WIRE FUNDS VIA WESTERN UNION, MONEY GRAM TO ANYONE UNLESS SERVICE IS RECEIVED
  • NEW N USED LINK IS NOT INVOLVED IN ANY TRANSACTIONS WITH OTHER COMPANIES,
  • NEW N USED LINK DOES NOT OFFER BUYER PROTECTION OR SELLER CERTIFICATION
  • NEVER GIVE OUT FINANCIAL INFORMATION TO UNAUTHORIZED COMPANIES
  • AVOID DEALS INVOLVING SHIPPING OR ESCROW SERVICES AND KNOW THAT ONLY A SCAMMER WILL "GUARANTEE" YOUR TRANSACTION.
  • DO NOT USE RECRUITING AGENCIES UNLESS THEY ARE PROPERLY REGISTERED WITH THE MINISTRY OF LABOR
  • DO NOT PURCHASE ITEMS FROM SELLERS OVERSEAS UNLESS THE ITEM IS PROTECTED
  • DO NOT SUBMIT TO CREDIT CHECKS OR BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR A JOB OR FOR HOUSING UNTIL YOU HAVE MET THE INTERVIEWER OR LANDLORD/AGENT IN PERSON.

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