was recently reminded was received, you guessed it,
again of how far scam more problems.
artists will go to separate
people from their money by making Now some of this just seems like
use of the internet. common sense. I for one would not
be publishing my social security
The scam I read about took numbers anywhere on the internet.
advantage of people who were However, a phone call, while
looking for new jobs (offline) desperate for a job, from a
and did this by posting their company that sounded legitimate
resume's on the internet. There on the phone could perhaps
were two parts to the scams: One persuade some people to part with
was to scan these resumes for any their personal information.
kind of personal information. In
some cases they were able to find My own personal experience with
social security numbers published an online scam happened a number
which then allowed them apply for of years ago. I had a used car
credit cards under someone else's for sale and a friend recommended
name. purchasing an online ad. This
sounded like a good idea and did
The other part involved actually not cost much so I did it.
calling the job seeker and posing
as a potential employer. Their Response to the ad was not
spin involved explaining they immediate but over time it did
were interested in setting up an generate some interest with a few
interview but needed some calls and some emails. Nothing
personal information to do credit real serious though until one
checks and other background gentleman sent me an email
checks prior to the actual explaining he was real interested
interview. Once this information and wanted to know a few more
details. I was pretty interested someone else check it out, and
because it seemed like price was then pay expensive shipping costs
not an issue. to send the car somewhere else?
Initially I rationalized that he
We began an email dialogue and must be a businessman and that
after several exchanges came the cost was not an issue. But then I
"pitch": He was interested in thought why would he want my
purchasing the car but was unable Chevy and do they not sell
to pick it up. Since he traveled vehicles where he is?
considerably and was currently in
the UK he would send a bank check I did some investigating on the
for the full amount plus the cost internet and found this scenario
to ship it. When the check all too common. It was a scam. I
arrived, I would then immediately was initially angry that someone
deposit the check and write would do this to me, but then
another to a shipping broker who also scared that it could be done
would call to pickup the vehicle. to me and that I could have lost
both the car and the money paid
My initial reaction was that I'd for the shipping costs.
sold the vehicle. At the time, my
understanding of bank checks was My story ended turned out ok
that it was similar to a money because I stopped before I parted
order and was as good as gold. I with the money. However, there
didn't really see how I could are many stories of people who
lose. parted with their money before
realizing it was wrong.
However, then doubts came into my
mind. Why would someone from the Did I have any special insight
UK, pay full price for my car - which kept me from losing the
without even seeing it or having money? Probably not, except for
the fact that it just did not internet, don't let these stories
feel right. I compare this online from other victims' scare you
scenario to walking down a dark away. People are scammed offline
alley at night. If it does not too.
look right and does not feel
right then don't do it - at least There are many legitimate
not without some investigation or internet opportunities available
insight from someone else. for starting a home business.
In many cases scammers "get away Here are some resources on
with it" since people are not internet crime along with the FBI
aware of their methods. At the report I read about:
time I was not aware bank checks
could be bad. But they can also * http://www.ic3.gov/
take advantage of emotions such *
as "Entitlement". I felt I http://www.fbi.gov/majcases/fraud
deserved full price for the car, /fraudschemes.htm
and he was the only one offering *
it. http://www.lookstoogoodtobetrue.c
om/
Either way before parting with *
your money over the internet, do http://www.fbi.gov/page2/july06/j
your research and make sure you ob_scams070506.htm
are ok with it. It could still be
legitimate and most likely a day You are free to copy this article
or two will not hurt to check to your site as long as you
something out to be sure. include the following resource
information with an active link
If you're thinking of starting to my site:
your home business using the
About the Author:
Craig Ritsema operates a successful part time home business, is a Microsoft Certified Professional and resides in Michigan, USA. For more details visit his site at: http://www.part-time-work-at-home-opportunities.com or check out his software products at http://www.nextgenadmin.com
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