On Internet Fraud
As World Wide Web is getting bigger and better day in and day out, its extremely important to safe guard your secrecy on net. P2S is extremely sensitive to this issue and would like to urge our members to be vigilant.
How to avoid Internet Fraud
Make sure you do a background search of a business you are engaging in. You can confirm the information provided from trade institutes and credit agencies. Ask more questions and be vigilant, try to get all your doubts clear. Legitimate traders will willingly and promptly answer questions. Beware of companies that only provide a fax number or an email address in their contact. Also keep in mind that a well done, attractive website doesn’t necessarily mean that the company is legitimate and honest.
Companies based in Nigeria and Indonesia is showing the highest signs of Internet fraud and members should be extra careful when dealing with such companies.
For Buyers:
Request a sample to ensure the quality of the product. Make sure the product meets your criteria before committing to a purchase. Do NOT accept to make payment by Western Union, or wire transfers.
These fraudulent sellers will try to entice buyers by posting the hottest new items at low prices.
For Sellers:
Request a nominal payment from unknown buyers that ask for samples. Beware of payments made by credit card. Fraudulent buyers tend to ask sellers to split a large payment by 3-4 credit cards. These stolen credit card numbers work, so the seller feels secure to send the merchandise.
If an offer seems too good to be true, it probably is. Beware of curiously high or low prices, as they are often fraudulent schemes.
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