How can I tell the difference between a scam and a legitimate offer or business opportunity?
No advice is better than the old saying, “if it sounds too good to be true than it probably is!” When was the last time you won money from a lottery that you never played? Why is it that people whom you’ve never met suddenly want to transfer millions of dollars to you? How come someone will pay triple your price for an item on Ebay and ask you to return the excess payment? Because in all of these instances you are being solicited to take part in a scam and criminals know that the thought of easy money will force a small minority of unsuspecting consumers to let their guard down. Visit LooksTooGoodToBeTrue.com for some of the latest scams. If you are unsure of an offers legitimacy, do your homework and ask plenty of questions either to the representative on the phone or via email. Be wary of offers that rush you into making a decision or that ask you to “keep this a secret.” Look for grammatical errors or untruths, and words like “no-risk” or “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.” Contact th
