Don't get scammed by criminals lurking on the Internet!
Here are a few tips for safe online shopping from MyLittleSalesman.com.
You might be about to step into a scam if
- The deal seems too good to be true.
- The other party pressures you for a quick decision.
- The other party wants you to wire money.
SLOW down if
- You don't know the other party.
- You haven't researched the other party's credentials.
- You, or someone you trust, haven't inspected the item for sale.
STOP if
- A seller you don't know asks you to wire money, or a seller you haven't checked
out pressures you to send a cashier's check or money order.
- A buyer wants to pay with a cashier's check or money order made out for more than
the selling price of the item, and wants you to return the change.
- The other party suddenly requires you to change the terms of payment after you have
already struck a deal.
REMEMBER!
- Never e-mail anyone your account numbers or social security number.
- Do not respond to e-mails asking for personal information, even if it looks like it came
from a Web site you know or do business with.
- Do not click links inside of e-mails - use the address bar in your browser.
WARNING: MyLittleSalesman.com offers NO “Buyer Protection” programs or Guarantee/Warranty services.
If you are instructed to send money to us as a part of any such program, do NOT do so. We provide paid
advertising only, and we do not participate in any other facets of buy/sell transactions.
If you think you have been scammed or want to report a scam - Contact Us.
These are just a few of the ways Internet scammers try to con you when you're buying or selling
online. Please see OnGuard Online
for more tips on how to protect yourself on the Internet.
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