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Atricle Dump - How to Avoid Getting Disastrously Dot-conned Online
If you are a business owner or a business owner to be, let's examine this scenario.Like other people, you are so excited when you first started your own business. But after a few months, you come to realize that you work longer hours than what you expected...and you even have to work on weekends!You feel more exhausted than you used to be and you start to have doubts whether you should start your own business in the first place.You are suffering from, what Michael Gerber says, entrepreneur seizure. Michael says that most small business owners were used to be "technicians" before starting their own business. For example, if you are good at baking, naturally you'll open a bakery shop.When you, the technician, become business owner, you bring in the details of a technician to your business. Technicians look at things in a very detail manner. That explains why you end up doing everythin
- Learn how to avoid the bad deals by educating yourself and following some basic, common sense principles as outlined in ebooks like http://www.nigerianscambuster.com
- Always keep your private information private. Do not give your financial account numbers to strangers or companies with which you are not familiar. A scam artist can use this information to steal money from you just as easily as mugging you at gunpoint or in a darkened alley.
- Avoid being the next victim - if you receive an offer in the mail or via fax that sounds too good to be true - throw it away!
If you get an email offer - delete it ...
DO NOT RESPOND!
- Don't be of the opinion that the name 'Nigeria' must be mentioned before you are convinced it is a Nigerian Scam. These days, the sophisticated ones no longer mention the name- Nigeria. Also, other local criminals from other countries are now using the same tactics to dupe their own people.
- Learn all you can about the scam so as to avoid falling for the newer variations and twists of the scams.
Better still, visit http://www.nigerianscambuster.com so that you will be entitled to the bi-monthly newsletter which will keep you continually updated on the lates
Firstly, go to the potential host's website. Find their contact details and call them (if they don't have a phone number, then you should not bother - it means that this host is most likely operated from somebody's bedroom. If they call and it doesn't sound like a business (kids screaming in the background, not a professional, business greeting, etc), you should also ignore the host.While you are at the website, look at the general design. Click on a few links. Do they have a support forum? If the website does not look professionally designed, you shouldn't give up on them, but a you should see a warning flag - it could mean a new company without the staff to properly support you. When you looked at the forum, did you see a lot of unhappy customers? If you only see one or two, you can ignore them - everybody has customers that complains, and many of them over things that is out of the hosts control. If
As an Internet user, have you received a letter, fax or e-mail asking you to help a Nigerian {or any other citizen who you previously don't know} with a bank transaction - and offering you a chance to share millions of dollars?
This is a typical Nigerian Scam which has been around for decades, but now it seems to have reached epidemic proportions with the use of the Internet.
While some people recognize that this scheme, also known as the -419 Advanced Fee Scam,- sounds too good to be true, unfortunately thousands of other people, daily, keep being victimized by this fraud.
It is not really their fault because daily these scammers keep coming up with newer twists and variations to the scams to defraud even the most scam conscious individuals.
Many people engaged in doing business on the Internet are increasingly becoming victims of this notorious scam despite all the warnings about scams in general.
*************How The Scam Works***************
In the Nigerian scam, scam artists entice their victims into believing they have been singled out from the masses to share in multi-million dollar windfall profits.
Typically, a company or individual receives an unsolicited letter, fax or email from a Nigerian claiming to be a senior civil servant.
In the email, the Nigerian informs the recipient that he is seeking a reputable foreign company or individual into whose account he can deposit funds ranging from $10 to $60 million, which the Nigerian government supposedly overpaid on a procurement contract.
In return, the recipient gets to keep a share of the millions.
There are dozens of different variations of this email originating from several countries, all involving a plea for help and a promise to share the riches.
But NOTE this clearly-
It doesn’t matter what the story is...
It doesn't matter what country is mentioned...
It doesn't matter how true it looks....
So far as you don't know the person before and he or she is offering you such an 'opportunity of a lifetime' of gaining millions of dollars within a short time for doing absolutely nothing...
Forget it...
... every single one is just a scam!
Laws passed in Nigeria outlaw the notorious Nigerian advanced-fee fraud letters. Victims of these scams have also included Nigerians... to show that not all Nigerians are involved in the scams.
In short, these scams started in Nigeria and has led to thousands of Nigerians losing their entire fortunes to these scammers. Many have been known to commit suicide for losing all they own.
Yes, even Nigerians themselves are victims!
The scams are perpertuated by just a few bad eggs from among the millions of honest Nigerians worldwide.
Such honest Nigerians have suffered in 2 ways from their few bad eggs in their midst.
One- by losing millions to the scammers themselves, Two- by being blacklisted by other people worldwide.
It is therefore important not to look at 'Nigerians' as the problem, but to look at the 'scammers' as the problem.
*******The use of the Internet for the scams********
Since April 1998, U.S. Postal Inspectors have seized and destroyed over 4 million Nigerian advance-fee fraud mails, resulting in an 80 percent decrease in the number of related complaints received by the Postal Service, law enforcement agencies, and consumer groups.
But with the Internet, these scam artists are now using emails to trap unsuspecting people, especially those with email addresses and websites...
... People doing their businesses on the Internet are more at danger of falling for these scams. These con artists do not target a single company or individual, but rather send out mass mailings, e-mails or faxes to as many people as possible.
Even Nigerians receive dozens of such emails on a daily basis... many still fall for the tricks.
The goal of the scammer is to delude the target into thinking he or she is being included in a very lucrative, although questionable, arrangement.
*********Some Characteristics of the Scam***********
- An urgent email from an alleged Nigerian government official offers to transfer millions of dollars in "over- invoiced contract funds" into the victim's bank account.
- The victim is asked to provide blank company letterhead, bank account information, and telephone and fax numbers.
- The confidentiality of the transactions is emphasized.
- Numerous documents with official looking stamps, seals, and logos appear to suggest the authenticity of the proposal.
- Up-front or advance fees are requested for various taxes, attorney fees, transaction fees, or bribes.
- Travel to overseas locations is encouraged to complete the transaction.
- Imposters posing as real occupants or officials may use offices in legitimate government buildings in Nigeria to meet with the potential victims.
- A problem with the transaction is staged, and the victim is urged to provide a large sum of money to save the venture.
It is easy to fall victim to this scam. Sometimes, it is impossible to tell a legitimate deal from an outright scam, especially if you do not seek outside help.
*********How to protect yourself************
- Learn how to avoid the bad deals by educating yourself and following some basic, common sense principles as outlined in ebooks like http://www.nigerianscambuster.com
- Always keep your private information private. Do not give your financial account numbers to strangers or companies with which you are not familiar. A scam artist can use this information to steal money from you just as easily as mugging you at gunpoint or in a darkened alley.
- Avoid being the next victim - if you receive an offer in the mail or via fax that sounds too good to be true - throw it away!
If you get an email offer - delete it ...
DO NOT RESPOND!
- Don't be of the opinion that the name 'Nigeria' must be mentioned before you are convinced it is a Nigerian Scam. These days, the sophisticated ones no longer mention the name- Nigeria. Also, other local criminals from other countries are now using the same tactics to dupe their own people.
- Learn all you can about the scam so as to avoid falling for the newer variations and twists of the scams.
Better still, visit http://www.nigerianscambuster.com so that you will be entitled to the bi-monthly newsletter which will keep you continually updated on the latest
Selling deck cleaning and washing services takes a little practice. Additionally once you do a good job, often you can secure a second job, which pays even more to put a coating or treat the wood. Once you are done with this, well it is time for referrals, which you are sure to get merely by giving them a stack of five business cards for their friends.Spring and fall are always a perfect time for home maintenance in fact they are the best seasons in the deck care profession. Let your potential clients know that you have a professional staff at your company and you are here to help. Your customers should know that if they have a new deck they need to seal it now before the elements can do more damage. You need to study up on all the various types of woods, composites and coatings in the deck industry, then use this information and tell your customer that;“Our extensive knowledge of woods and seale
Typically, a company or individual receives an unsolicited letter, fax or email from a Nigerian claiming to be a senior civil servant.
In the email, the Nigerian informs the recipient that he is seeking a reputable foreign company or individual into whose account he can deposit funds ranging from $10 to $60 million, which the Nigerian government supposedly overpaid on a procurement contract.
In return, the recipient gets to keep a share of the millions.
There are dozens of different variations of this email originating from several countries, all involving a plea for help and a promise to share the riches.
But NOTE this clearly-
It doesn’t matter what the story is...
It doesn't matter what country is mentioned...
It doesn't matter how true it looks....
So far as you don't know the person before and he or she is offering you such an 'opportunity of a lifetime' of gaining millions of dollars within a short time for doing absolutely nothing...
Forget it...
... every single one is just a scam!
Laws passed in Nigeria outlaw the notorious Nigerian advanced-fee fraud letters. Victims of these scams have also included Nigerians... to show that not all Nigerians are involved in the scams.
In short, these scams started in Nigeria and has led to thousands of Nigerians losing their entire fortunes to these scammers. Many have been known to commit suicide for losing all they own.
Yes, even Nigerians themselves are victims!
The scams are perpertuated by just a few bad eggs from among the millions of honest Nigerians worldwide.
Such honest Nigerians have suffered in 2 ways from their few bad eggs in their midst.
One- by losing millions to the scammers themselves, Two- by being blacklisted by other people worldwide.
It is therefore important not to look at 'Nigerians' as the problem, but to look at the 'scammers' as the problem.
*******The use of the Internet for the scams********
Since April 1998, U.S. Postal Inspectors have seized and destroyed over 4 million Nigerian advance-fee fraud mails, resulting in an 80 percent decrease in the number of related complaints received by the Postal Service, law enforcement agencies, and consumer groups.
But with the Internet, these scam artists are now using emails to trap unsuspecting people, especially those with email addresses and websites...
... People doing their businesses on the Internet are more at danger of falling for these scams. These con artists do not target a single company or individual, but rather send out mass mailings, e-mails or faxes to as many people as possible.
Even Nigerians receive dozens of such emails on a daily basis... many still fall for the tricks.
The goal of the scammer is to delude the target into thinking he or she is being included in a very lucrative, although questionable, arrangement.
*********Some Characteristics of the Scam***********
- An urgent email from an alleged Nigerian government official offers to transfer millions of dollars in "over- invoiced contract funds" into the victim's bank account.
- The victim is asked to provide blank company letterhead, bank account information, and telephone and fax numbers.
- The confidentiality of the transactions is emphasized.
- Numerous documents with official looking stamps, seals, and logos appear to suggest the authenticity of the proposal.
- Up-front or advance fees are requested for various taxes, attorney fees, transaction fees, or bribes.
- Travel to overseas locations is encouraged to complete the transaction.
- Imposters posing as real occupants or officials may use offices in legitimate government buildings in Nigeria to meet with the potential victims.
- A problem with the transaction is staged, and the victim is urged to provide a large sum of money to save the venture.
It is easy to fall victim to this scam. Sometimes, it is impossible to tell a legitimate deal from an outright scam, especially if you do not seek outside help.
*********How to protect yourself************
- Learn how to avoid the bad deals by educating yourself and following some basic, common sense principles as outlined in ebooks like http://www.nigerianscambuster.com
- Always keep your private information private. Do not give your financial account numbers to strangers or companies with which you are not familiar. A scam artist can use this information to steal money from you just as easily as mugging you at gunpoint or in a darkened alley.
- Avoid being the next victim - if you receive an offer in the mail or via fax that sounds too good to be true - throw it away!
If you get an email offer - delete it ...
DO NOT RESPOND!
- Don't be of the opinion that the name 'Nigeria' must be mentioned before you are convinced it is a Nigerian Scam. These days, the sophisticated ones no longer mention the name- Nigeria. Also, other local criminals from other countries are now using the same tactics to dupe their own people.
- Learn all you can about the scam so as to avoid falling for the newer variations and twists of the scams.
Better still, visit http://www.nigerianscambuster.com so that you will be entitled to the bi-monthly newsletter which will keep you continually updated on the lates
Whether you are self-employed or work for an organization that does not offer health care benefits, you will need to buy your own health insurance plan. Most young and energetic people enjoy good health and require cheap individual health insurance plans providing basic coverage with low premiums, and adequate benefits to meet emergency expenses. Those with pre-existing factors may want a simple insurance plan with high deductibles. Several insurance providers offer low cost individual health insurances for those who can afford most low-cost medical expenses themselves and need coverage only for hospitalization, surgery, or unforeseen events. Insurance quotes are the first step in the direction of acquiring financial coverage in the event of some untoward occurrence, and securing your health. Availably of affordable insurance plans may depend upon your geographic location, the regulations of your state, and ot
Yes, even Nigerians themselves are victims!
The scams are perpertuated by just a few bad eggs from among the millions of honest Nigerians worldwide.
Such honest Nigerians have suffered in 2 ways from their few bad eggs in their midst.
One- by losing millions to the scammers themselves, Two- by being blacklisted by other people worldwide.
It is therefore important not to look at 'Nigerians' as the problem, but to look at the 'scammers' as the problem.
*******The use of the Internet for the scams********
Since April 1998, U.S. Postal Inspectors have seized and destroyed over 4 million Nigerian advance-fee fraud mails, resulting in an 80 percent decrease in the number of related complaints received by the Postal Service, law enforcement agencies, and consumer groups.
But with the Internet, these scam artists are now using emails to trap unsuspecting people, especially those with email addresses and websites...
... People doing their businesses on the Internet are more at danger of falling for these scams. These con artists do not target a single company or individual, but rather send out mass mailings, e-mails or faxes to as many people as possible.
Even Nigerians receive dozens of such emails on a daily basis... many still fall for the tricks.
The goal of the scammer is to delude the target into thinking he or she is being included in a very lucrative, although questionable, arrangement.
*********Some Characteristics of the Scam***********
- An urgent email from an alleged Nigerian government official offers to transfer millions of dollars in "over- invoiced contract funds" into the victim's bank account.
- The victim is asked to provide blank company letterhead, bank account information, and telephone and fax numbers.
- The confidentiality of the transactions is emphasized.
- Numerous documents with official looking stamps, seals, and logos appear to suggest the authenticity of the proposal.
- Up-front or advance fees are requested for various taxes, attorney fees, transaction fees, or bribes.
- Travel to overseas locations is encouraged to complete the transaction.
- Imposters posing as real occupants or officials may use offices in legitimate government buildings in Nigeria to meet with the potential victims.
- A problem with the transaction is staged, and the victim is urged to provide a large sum of money to save the venture.
It is easy to fall victim to this scam. Sometimes, it is impossible to tell a legitimate deal from an outright scam, especially if you do not seek outside help.
*********How to protect yourself************
- Learn how to avoid the bad deals by educating yourself and following some basic, common sense principles as outlined in ebooks like http://www.nigerianscambuster.com
- Always keep your private information private. Do not give your financial account numbers to strangers or companies with which you are not familiar. A scam artist can use this information to steal money from you just as easily as mugging you at gunpoint or in a darkened alley.
- Avoid being the next victim - if you receive an offer in the mail or via fax that sounds too good to be true - throw it away!
If you get an email offer - delete it ...
DO NOT RESPOND!
- Don't be of the opinion that the name 'Nigeria' must be mentioned before you are convinced it is a Nigerian Scam. These days, the sophisticated ones no longer mention the name- Nigeria. Also, other local criminals from other countries are now using the same tactics to dupe their own people.
- Learn all you can about the scam so as to avoid falling for the newer variations and twists of the scams.
Better still, visit http://www.nigerianscambuster.com so that you will be entitled to the bi-monthly newsletter which will keep you continually updated on the lates
Self-inking stamps are characterized by their separate die and re-inking pad, incorporated into a convenient spring-loaded mount. Pressing down on the top of the mount makes the stamp impression. The stamp die rotates away from the pad and down on to the area to be stamped. Self-ink stamps are mid-priced, and they cost more than conventional stamps, but less than pre-inked stamps.The number of lines and the mount size determines the prices of self-ink stamps. Usually, 6 self-ink mount sizes are available. Care should be taken to avoid banging or applying excessive pressure on these self-inking stamps. The stamps should be pressed down firmly over the area to be stamped and pressure should be applied evenly. The advent of self-ink stamps has ensured consistent impressions and allows easy alignment to information on brochures, business cards and envelopes. A single ink refill would enable the user to mak
The goal of the scammer is to delude the target into thinking he or she is being included in a very lucrative, although questionable, arrangement.
*********Some Characteristics of the Scam***********
- An urgent email from an alleged Nigerian government official offers to transfer millions of dollars in "over- invoiced contract funds" into the victim's bank account.
- The victim is asked to provide blank company letterhead, bank account information, and telephone and fax numbers.
- The confidentiality of the transactions is emphasized.
- Numerous documents with official looking stamps, seals, and logos appear to suggest the authenticity of the proposal.
- Up-front or advance fees are requested for various taxes, attorney fees, transaction fees, or bribes.
- Travel to overseas locations is encouraged to complete the transaction.
- Imposters posing as real occupants or officials may use offices in legitimate government buildings in Nigeria to meet with the potential victims.
- A problem with the transaction is staged, and the victim is urged to provide a large sum of money to save the venture.
It is easy to fall victim to this scam. Sometimes, it is impossible to tell a legitimate deal from an outright scam, especially if you do not seek outside help.
*********How to protect yourself************
- Learn how to avoid the bad deals by educating yourself and following some basic, common sense principles as outlined in ebooks like http://www.nigerianscambuster.com
- Always keep your private information private. Do not give your financial account numbers to strangers or companies with which you are not familiar. A scam artist can use this information to steal money from you just as easily as mugging you at gunpoint or in a darkened alley.
- Avoid being the next victim - if you receive an offer in the mail or via fax that sounds too good to be true - throw it away!
If you get an email offer - delete it ...
DO NOT RESPOND!
- Don't be of the opinion that the name 'Nigeria' must be mentioned before you are convinced it is a Nigerian Scam. These days, the sophisticated ones no longer mention the name- Nigeria. Also, other local criminals from other countries are now using the same tactics to dupe their own people.
- Learn all you can about the scam so as to avoid falling for the newer variations and twists of the scams.
Better still, visit http://www.nigerianscambuster.com so that you will be entitled to the bi-monthly newsletter which will keep you continually updated on the lates
Before you consider going all cowgirl, and doing without insurance, think about what you're doing for a second. Insurance is a risk, just like starting a business. We'd all like to believe that things will go perfectly, without a hitch. But those of us who have lived for longer than a year or so realize that this is, at best, wishful thinking.Home-based and virtual assistant businesses are great for carving out time for yourself and your family. They can give you an unprecedented amount of freedom and flexibility. But having one also means that you have to assume a lot of the responsibilities you may have previously foisted off onto a boss, a company, or your various insurance policies.The first worry many small business owners face, whether they're going to hire employees or not, is health insurance. It's a huge issue in this country, with prices for doctors' visits, medications and procedur
- Learn how to avoid the bad deals by educating yourself and following some basic, common sense principles as outlined in ebooks like http://www.nigerianscambuster.com
- Always keep your private information private. Do not give your financial account numbers to strangers or companies with which you are not familiar. A scam artist can use this information to steal money from you just as easily as mugging you at gunpoint or in a darkened alley.
- Avoid being the next victim - if you receive an offer in the mail or via fax that sounds too good to be true - throw it away!
If you get an email offer - delete it ...
DO NOT RESPOND!
- Don't be of the opinion that the name 'Nigeria' must be mentioned before you are convinced it is a Nigerian Scam. These days, the sophisticated ones no longer mention the name- Nigeria. Also, other local criminals from other countries are now using the same tactics to dupe their own people.
- Learn all you can about the scam so as to avoid falling for the newer variations and twists of the scams.
Better still, visit http://www.nigerianscambuster.com so that you will be entitled to the bi-monthly newsletter which will keep you continually updated on the latest moves and tricks of these Nigerian scammers in particular and other Internet related scams in general.
Remember, it is a wild wild west out there... scammers are having a field day at YOUR expense.
Don't let them!
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