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Top 8 Rules Of Avoiding Scams by Scamfender(op): 2:46am On Nov 21, 2014
1. Deal locally, face-to-face —follow this one rule and avoid 99% of scam attempts.
2. Do not extend payment to anyone you have not met in person.
Beware offers involving shipping - deal with locals you can meet in person.
3. Never wire funds (e.g. Western Union) - anyone who asks you to is a scammer.
4. Don't accept cashier/certified checks or money orders - banks cash fakes, then hold you responsible.
5. Transactions are between users only, no third party provides a "guarantee".
6. Never give out financial info (bank account, social security, paypal account, etc).
7. Do not rent or purchase sight-unseen —that amazing "deal" may not exist.
8. Refuse background/credit checks until you have met landlord/employer in person.

Source: www.scamfender.com/2014/11/top-8-rules-of-avoiding-online-scams.html?m=0
Re: Top 8 Rules Of Avoiding Scams by Nobody: 2:53am On Nov 21, 2014
If only I saw dis earlier..
Re: Top 8 Rules Of Avoiding Scams by Scamfender(op): 3:04am On Nov 21, 2014
SuperMartins:
If only I saw dis earlier..
hmm u mind sharing your story
Re: Top 8 Rules Of Avoiding Scams by Nobody: 3:20am On Nov 21, 2014
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