Guard Yourself Against Online Fraud!

While most advertisements are placed by honest and trustworthy individuals, it is crucial to employ common sense and follow a few guidelines to safeguard yourself against potential scams.

Our Recommendations

Engage in transactions with people you can meet face-to-face.
Avoid sending money through anonymous payment systems like Western Union or MoneyGram.
Refrain from sending money or products internationally.
Exercise caution when accepting checks.
Verify the identity of the person you are dealing with by seeking additional confirmation such as their name, address, and telephone number from a reliable source.
Maintain copies of all correspondence, including emails, advertisements, and letters, as well as details about the individual involved.
If a deal appears too good to be true, it is likely a scam. Exercise caution and refrain from proceeding.

Identifying Potential Scams

Many fraudulent schemes exhibit one or more of the following characteristics:

The person is located abroad or claims to be traveling overseas.
The individual refuses to meet in person.
Payments are requested through Western Union, MoneyGram, or checks.
Messages contain poorly written or broken language, such as English or French.
Texts appear to be copied and pasted.
The offer seems unusually advantageous, raising suspicions of a scam.