1. A domain name registered for $30.00. 2. Hosting of my website at a low monthly fee of $24.95. 3. My website was created free of charge which included a free auto responder. 4. I had to join five affiliate programs (signup was free) which their links would be placed on my website. These were some of top affiliate programs (paying good commissions with multiple income streams). I found many favorable recommendations for them at several different websites. 5. They immediately got me started on how to build a mailing list fast and how to generate traffic to my website. 6. I was provided a home business tips newsletter that goes out to my email list on a daily basis. I don’t have to do a thing, it’s automatic. 7. Plus, I am provided with more tools, tips, ideas and marketing strategies (from well known "Internet Marketing Gurus") than I thought possible. All free of charge!

They’ve done research and testing to know what works and what doesn’t. Just have to follow their lead. These people give you step by step instructions. Go to any internet marketing website and see how much information is given freely. I think you will be as amazed as I was and still am.

Now don’t get me wrong, there are some costs involved. But I’m talking a couple of hundred dollars not thousands! I have been overwhelmed with information, ideas, tools and resources!

No one is going to do it all for you. You will have to spend time learning and working to promote your business. Point is YOU too have opportunity to have best boss in world, YOURSELF!

Take action now, don’t wait, and grab a piece of internet boom for yourself. As I said before I was always pessimist, but now I see a half full cup instead of a half empty one.

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6. Don't respond to any "scam" e-mails requesting your credit card number.

7. Never send your credit card number in an e-mail to anyone!

8. A good option for discouraging theft is to choose a credit card that includes your photo and signature on card.

9. If you have questions about mistakes or unauthorized items on your statement, you have right to challenge them.

10. If your card is lost, stolen, or you suspect fraudulent use, call your company's 24-hour hotline immediately to prevent your card from being used as little as possible. The company will block its use, and you won't be responsible for any charges made by thieves.

You'll never deter fraudsters completely. But you can certainly make life as difficult as possible for them.