Avoiding Online Scams Internet scams cost unsuspected victims millions of dollars each year. Avoiding online scams is really pretty easy if you stop and use a little common sense before engaging in any online transaction. RULE NUMBER 1: If it sounds too good to be true… It most likely is! RULE NUMBER 2: Never respond to or click links in scam emails. RULE NUMBER 3: If someone offers you MORE for your item than listed see Rule #1. VanWertAds.com highly recommends that both buyers and sellers complete transactions in person if at all possible. This is the BEST way to avoid being scammed. Online Resources To Help Prevent And Report Online Scams:
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