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if it looks too good to be true, it probably is!
[] Looks Too Good To Be True.com
http://www.lookstoogoodtobetrue.com/
Every day, American consumers receive offers that just sound too good to be true. In the past, these offers came through the mail or by telephone. Now the con artists and swindlers have found a new avenue to pitch their frauds — the Internet. The on-line scams know no national borders or boundaries; they respect no investigative jurisdictions. But, as with all scammers, they have one objective — to separate you from your money!
An interesting point about fraud is that it is a crime in which you decide on whether to participate. Hanging up the phone or not responding to shady mailings or emails makes it difficult for the scammer to commit fraud. But con artists are very persuasive, using all types of excuses, explanations, and offers to lead you — and your money — away from common sense.
This website was developed to arm you with information so you don't fall victim to these Internet scam artists. Education, good judgment, and a healthy dose of skepticism are the best defenses against becoming a victim. Remember, if it looks too good to be true, it probably is!
[] Stop. Think. Click: OnGuard Online!
http://www.onguardonline.gov/default.aspx
(US Federal Govt Agencies) Topics, Games and Videos
Learn more about Investment Fraud
http://www.onguardonline.gov/investing.html
[] Fraud on the Internet: Old Games, New Tricks
http://postalinspectors.uspis.gov/radDocs/consumer/intrfrad.htm
U.S. Postal Inspection Service offers consumer brochures
[] USA FTC(Federal Trade Commission) Facts for Consumer: (HTML/PDF)
[] Investment Schemes
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/menus/consumer/invest/schemes.shtm
Day Trading Ads: Cutting Through the 'Bull'
Cautions consumers about ads for some day trading systems or advisory services that make investing look like a virtual bonanza.
Investment Risks [PDF]
Cautions consumers about ventures that are touted as sure-fire money-makers. Explains approaches used by investment scam artists to take your money.
Multilevel Marketing Plans [PDF]
Explains how MLM plans and illegal pyramiding works. Offers tips to help you decide whether to join a MLM plan.
Seminar Pitch: A Real Curve Ball [PDF]
Warns consumers about solicitations and infomercials promoting seminars/conferences that promise to help consumers make a lot of money.
Tips to avoid getting hit by the seminar pitch.
[] Test Your Investment IQ
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/invest/inv04.shtm
Produced by FTC in cooperation with the North American Securities Administrators Association.
[] Looks Too Good To Be True.com
http://www.lookstoogoodtobetrue.com/
Every day, American consumers receive offers that just sound too good to be true. In the past, these offers came through the mail or by telephone. Now the con artists and swindlers have found a new avenue to pitch their frauds — the Internet. The on-line scams know no national borders or boundaries; they respect no investigative jurisdictions. But, as with all scammers, they have one objective — to separate you from your money!
An interesting point about fraud is that it is a crime in which you decide on whether to participate. Hanging up the phone or not responding to shady mailings or emails makes it difficult for the scammer to commit fraud. But con artists are very persuasive, using all types of excuses, explanations, and offers to lead you — and your money — away from common sense.
This website was developed to arm you with information so you don't fall victim to these Internet scam artists. Education, good judgment, and a healthy dose of skepticism are the best defenses against becoming a victim. Remember, if it looks too good to be true, it probably is!
[] Stop. Think. Click: OnGuard Online!
http://www.onguardonline.gov/default.aspx
(US Federal Govt Agencies) Topics, Games and Videos
Learn more about Investment Fraud
http://www.onguardonline.gov/investing.html
[] Fraud on the Internet: Old Games, New Tricks
http://postalinspectors.uspis.gov/radDocs/consumer/intrfrad.htm
U.S. Postal Inspection Service offers consumer brochures
[] USA FTC(Federal Trade Commission) Facts for Consumer: (HTML/PDF)
[] Investment Schemes
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/menus/consumer/invest/schemes.shtm
Day Trading Ads: Cutting Through the 'Bull'
Cautions consumers about ads for some day trading systems or advisory services that make investing look like a virtual bonanza.
Investment Risks [PDF]
Cautions consumers about ventures that are touted as sure-fire money-makers. Explains approaches used by investment scam artists to take your money.
Multilevel Marketing Plans [PDF]
Explains how MLM plans and illegal pyramiding works. Offers tips to help you decide whether to join a MLM plan.
Seminar Pitch: A Real Curve Ball [PDF]
Warns consumers about solicitations and infomercials promoting seminars/conferences that promise to help consumers make a lot of money.
Tips to avoid getting hit by the seminar pitch.
[] Test Your Investment IQ
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/invest/inv04.shtm
Produced by FTC in cooperation with the North American Securities Administrators Association.