Be Aware of Scams
Charity Fraud
This scam preys on the public’s generosity in giving to reputable charities by soliciting funds for disreputable or fraudulent ones.
Foreign Lotteries
A call or letter tells consumers that they may have already won a big prize in a foreign lottery, obtainable merely by providing bank account or credit card information.
Foreign Money Offers
A “foreign government official” offers an opportunity to split a huge sum of money if he can just transfer funds to your bank account-and naturally, he needs your account information.
Identity Theft
This is on the rise! Be aware and take the steps to protect yourself as much as possible. Go to our website: www.WeKeepYourBooks.com and click on “NEWS” to check out our archived newsletter from March 16, 2009 to give you some tips on what to do to cover your bases!
Internet Auctions
Though thousands of legitimate transactions take place online each day, sometimes goods purchased never arrive or are less valuable than promised.
“Phishing”
Con artists look to gather personal information by asking consumers to “update” or “validate” their billing information, including credit card and Social Security numbers.
Sweepstakes
This very common scam tells consumers they have won something, and they need only pay a fee for processing, taxes or delivery to claim their prize.
Work at Home
This scam offers great payouts for little work at home, telling consumers they need only pay up-front supply, training or materials charges – charges they rarely recoup.
