14 Ways to Help You Determine That It Is a Scam Nobody wants to be played as a fool but it happens. You could be the next victim the moment you let your guard down and think that you can make a lot of money. The scam artist may call you on the phone, send you an email or even send a SMS to your cell phone. Here are a few ways to tell you that it is a scam. 1. It could be a scam if it sounds too good to be true. 2. Some multi-level marketing companies promise that you can make a lot of money by asking you to invest and then getting other people to do the same. 3. You are told that you won a lottery or a raffle and in order for you to claim it, you have to give out certain personal information and shell out some money. 4. If the company refuses to send you a physical address or does not post it in their website. 5. This can also happen if the company refuses to send you written information unless you agree to buy or donate a certain amount. 6. You are told that certain details of the offer will only be divulged after making a payment. 7. When you are asked to reveal your bank account or credit card number even when you are not buying anything using that account. 8. If the individual uses scare tactics or pressures you to act immediately. 9. When you are told to wire the money or have a messenger pick up the payment. 10. Should the person call again even after you have told them that you are not interested in their products. 11. If someone from the financial institution you deal with asks for personal information which you know that they already have in their database. 12. When you are given a check or money order and you are asked to send this somewhere else. 13. If the cost of the item is way too much than its actual value. 14. When you are given free gifts or prizes from a contest which you don't recall entering. Being vigilant is the only way you can prevent becoming another victim. If you suspect a scam, it is best to hang up the phone or delete the message. If a pop up ad appears, never reply to it or click on any of the links.
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