For years now
rush has been on to mine Internet and find "gold." Just like miners in old U.S. west, people flock to Web hoping to strike it rich. Is it possible? Sure it is! However, those miners of old had to watch out for "fool's gold." You - in days of Internet - have to watch out for scam businesses.Most scam business offers have five things in common. Before you decide to invest your hard-earned money in an Internet business, be sure to compare offer to this list. The following warning signs might very well help you avoid a financial disaster!
1) No Contact Information or Limited Contact Information - Most scam artists don't want you to be able to locate them easily. After all, if you could find them easily, so could authorities. That's why they often only give an email address (usually from a free provider like Yahoo or Hotmail) and/or a post office box. On other hand, reputable companies DO want you to be able to contact them quickly and easily. They'll offer several ways... telephone, physical address, email, fax, etc.
2) No Verifiable References or Testimonials - Notice I said, "verifiable." Anyone can make up references or testimonials that would make you think a business opportunity is wonderful. But can you verify them? Do they list Web site addresses or email addresses for people who supposedly gave testimonials? Is there a way to contact satisfied customers? If not... if you only see a reference ending with "John D. - California" - beware.
3) Phony Association Information - Many times, we take for granted fact that someone offering a business opportunity is a legitimate company just because a Better Business Bureau or iCop logo is posted on company's Web site. Not true! These logos can be simply copied and pasted onto scam artist's site. There is a way to verify whether company is a legitimate member. Click logo. If it goes to a profile of company (on BBB or iCop site), you'll know this company is an authentic member of association.
