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June 20th, 2009 4:20 PMReport | ||
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If you ever get an email from someone that promises something that is too good to be true, just ignore it, filter the email, or report it to the FTC as spam. Spammers and scammers have been known to sell products and services and get people to become victims of their evil deeds only because they know how to make their claims seem so legitimate. [br][br]If you get this email do not reply or respond to it. Never share your credit card information with these people, especially if you do not know them. Do not ever do business with anyone online who does not supply their name, address, phone number, and email address. [br][br]If you do decide to read the offer, read the small print. Get everything in writing. Because once you turn over your money, you just may not get it back. So be careful and be smart. Your best bet is to refuse to accept or simply deny any offers you receive in email or over the phone. If the offers are sent by email, send the email to the FTC. Don't be a victim. [br][br] |
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Fraud causes hundreds of millions of dollars in damage each year and affects just as many people.
Credit card fraud is the most common type of fraud to occur each year and cost its victims up to $500 million dollars in damages each year. Despite the frequent occurrence of this type of fraud, millions of credit card users are still unaware of how to protect themselves against this type of thievery.
No one is completely safe from being defrauded. But, by learning how to protect against fraud, you will be better equipped to prevent yourself from falling into a scam that could cost you everything. Taking the time to protect yourself can help to keep you safe.