An Easy Way to Avoid Fraud

I publish a web site on the subject of fraud. I personally have been scammed on eBay, have been a victim Of Identity Theft, commonly known " Phishing "and a Telemarketing scam.

Fraud is on the increase particularly on the Internet and most especially on online auction sites. Its reported that 65% of fraud cases are related to eBay and its sister organization Paypal.

They are both reputable but furnish a tremendous opportunity for fraud. Tracking down and prosecuting these criminals is virtually impossible as they generally operate from overseas. They defy any and all laws s o the only way to defeat them is through education and vigilance on our part.

I've learned the hard way and I constantly research the subject for my web site. I and others like me have come up with all kinds of sophisticated ways to Identify and avoid fraudulent schemes and the perpetrators.

I'm not sure thats the best or easiest approach.

I'll lay it out for you very simply in two simple easy to follow rules.

Dealing on eBay all I can say is "Let the Buyer Beware." Visit www.caveatemptorus.com for numerous articles about eBay.

For all other situations follow these two simple rules:

1. Be suspicious of all e-mail and unsolicited phone calls.

2. Never answer either directly.

If it's something you are interested in Go directly to the source. Do not use links or phone numbers that you are given.Know whom you're dealing with.