How To Avoid Being Scammed on the Internet
The most important thing to remember when it comes to not falling for an Internet scam is the old adage “If it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is.”. Sure there are some good deals to be found online but that doesn’t mean you’re going to be getting all sorts of goodies for free. If you receive an email or visit a site offering a product at an unbelievable price… Be Skeptical! Here are 5 tips to help you stay scam free this holiday season.
1. Google It: One excellent (But Not Foolproof) way to check on a vendor is by going to Google and typing in the name of the product and the word “Scam”. Another variation on this is to type in the name of the website and the word “scam”. If other people have been ripped off on this product or by this company then chances are they have written about it somewhere online and Google will help you learn from their mistakes.
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