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Avoid Scams and Fraud |
| Deal with people in your area. The vast majority of scammers will contact you from another country or somewhere far away. The best way to avoid scams is to deal locally, in person. |
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| Do not wire funds (via Western Union, etc.). If you are asked to wire funds, there is a high possibility you could be talking to a scammer. |
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| Beware of fake cashier checks and money orders. Fakes are common and banks may even cash them. But when the fraud is discovered you may be liable. |
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| Never share your private info. Anyone asking for bank account numbers, login info, or social security is a scammer. |
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| Avoid shipping and escrow. Scammers commonly employ fake, online escrow services. |
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| More information can be found here at the F.B.I. Common Fraud Schemes web page. |
| or here at the Department of Justice Internet Fraud web page. |
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