How to Avoid Sites That Rip You Off

The internet has become a vast mall of stores and services where you can spend your money. Many people have set up shop on the internet and made a fortune.

Unfortunately so have the criminals.

The lure of making a quick buck is a tempting one. However the only one making the quick buck are the perpetrators of these scams.

Here are some signs to look out for:

1) Promises that are just too good to be true. Tag lines such as:

Let Google pay you to work from home a few hours a week and make thousands.
Don't miss out on the once and a lifetime chance.

Many sites will back up these claims with pictures of people or checks or people with checks. Remember pictures can easily be manipulated. Just because a picture is on the internet doesn't make it true.

2) use of celebrity names or pictures. Celebrities get paid to promote a product. Just because a celebrity is involved doesn't mean it is a good product. There is also the chance that the celebrity is not involved. Remember pictures can be faked.

Also just because the page says "As seen on doesn't mean it actually was seen on that network.

3) Free giveaway. Check the fine print and you may find that free isn't free. Many times a product or service may be free for a limited time then a monthly subscription fee kicks in. If the deal is too good to be true it is.

4) Miracle products. From cheap solar panels to the latest super fruit these products often do not live up to customer expectations. Check around the internet and look for other reviews of the product.

5) Overuse of highlighting and the hard sell. If the page you are reading has already highlighted the important lines, it is a scam.

So how can these scams be avoided?

1) Think for yourself. Decided if the product or service is something that will live up to the marketing hype.
2) Research, research, research.

Sites like the following are great resources:
rel=nofollow http://www.bbb.org
rel=nofollow http://www.ftc.gov

Google search for the site and see what people are saying about the product or service.

3) Read the fine print. Th terms of service often reveal the hidden fees and conditions that the marketing material does not mention.

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