How to Avoid Online Scams - InternetReputation.com
With all the news and media on Internet scams and frauds, InternetReputation.com has provided this article to give people insight into how to avoid online scammers and fraudsters.
Below are 3 tips to avoid the most common scams found online
1) Never give out your personal information, i.e. social security number, bank information, or any other identifying information through email or electronic communication. Many scammers will use false information and identities online to extract information from you.
2) Don’t trust emails from supposedly large organizations i.e. banks, social network sites etc. asking for personal information. One of the most prevalent online scams today is the use of fake emails masking large banks and social networking sites asking for personal information.
3) Never make purchases through Craigslist or Ebay without identifying the buyer’s information first. Many scammers use action sites and free classifieds to lure unsuspecting purchasers into sending money for damaged or non existing goods.
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