Internet Scams

Internet Scams are a dime a dozen. There are also about ten different ways that people can get you involved in bad business opportunities using the net.

Everything from cheesy MLM programs to online versions of the same scams we have reported on in other articles and almost anything else scammers can dream up.

Before you buy any business opportunity that is internet based, you should do the following:

1. Make sure they list contact information. Names of people that are involved with the site, phone number, address etc. An email address is fine when someone isn't asking for money but when companies are asking for your hard-earned cash, email isn't enough in our opinion.
   
2. Check up on the company you are considering doing business with, using the resources of the Better Business Bureau. Few companies that do a lot of business on the web are members of the Better Business Bureau. (We are.) Using directory assistance, call the local BBB that would oversee the company you are going to do business with.
   
3. See what kind of return policy they have. Most business opportunities should at least offer a 30 day trial when you are checking them out.
   
4. Lastly, go to a search engine (we like HotBot) and find out if you can find any dirt on the company. This is hardly a science and I know that people tend to complain more than they praise, but you might be able to find something out. If you find one or two people complaining ignore it. If you find 30 or 40 something is going on.

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