How Do You Report Marketing Scams And Internet Fraud?
The old adage holds true, “if something seems too good to be true, it probably is.” In the past few years, the internet has made its way into every aspect of our lives from emailing to shopping to investing. But with this modern-day miracle comes the scam artists that always seem to find a way to make a buck. If you feel that you’ve been scammed, or you want to check out a company or website, here are some tips for you: The first place to contact is your local Better Business Bureau if any sales call you may receive sounds fishy. They will be able to tell you if a company is legit that is in your area. You can also fill out a report at www.bbb.org. Senior citizens are especially vulnerable to fraud and marketing scams. Many police departments have special squads that combat crime aimed at seniors. Additionally, if you or a loved one is a victim of fraud (and over the age of 50) a couple of websites to go to for help are: – For telemarketing fraud against seniors log on to www.ncvc.org
