Tuesday, August 14, 2007

Consumer scams – don’t be a victim

Fraudsters are continually coming up with new ways to con unsuspecting people into parting with their money, and with the internet, email and mobile phones it’s becoming easier and easier for them. Here are some examples of types of scams you might come across and tips on how to protect yourself from being scammed.
Home working opportunities
Advertisements offering opportunities to work on your own from home can be incredibly enticing – ‘no experience required’, ‘no selling involved’, ‘no investment or overheads’, ‘huge earnings potential’. Being your own boss and working flexibly is something that many people dream of doing, so it can be easy to get sucked into joining up. Typically, you’re asked to pay a fee up front for adminis View the rest of this article


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