Internet Fraud Tips

The following tips are from the National Consumers League's Internet Fraud Watch.

• Know who you're dealing with.
• Look for information about how complaints are handled.
• Be aware that no complaints is no guarantee.
• Don’t believe promises of easy money.
• Understand the offer. A legitimate seller will give you all the details about the products or services, the total price, the delivery time, the refund and cancellation policies, and the terms of any warranty.
• Resist pressure to act "immediately" on any offer made through the Internet.
• Think twice before entering contests operated by unfamiliar companies.
• Be cautious about unsolicited emails ... they are often fraudulent.
• Beware of imposters posing as legitimate businesses requesting personal information via email.
• Guard your personal information.
• Beware “dangerous downloads” that may contain viruses or spyware.
• Pay the safest way ... with a credit card.

For more information about internet fraud, please check it's website: National Consumers League's Internet Fraud Watch