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Posted on Mar 31, 2008 at 23:10
Jerry[UK]
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7 steps to identify scammers.

This is how I normally do to identify scammers, with this, you should be ok for quite some time.



First of all, I do Google search with the name of the company and the word scam. Normally, there should be no page with the company listed with the word scam next to them but if you see at least one, maybe it is a scam. No need to have several pages, only one is neccessary. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::


Secondly, I go on a very good website, www.fraudwatchers.org who has a lsit of all website and company listed as scam. They just saved me from sending sample to a scam company. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::


And thirdly, just ask people around on forums just like this one. I saw a mate who"ve done that. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::


Fourth steps is that you can verify the address they gave you and find out what"s really on this. Go on www.whitepages.com and enter the address they gave you to find out if the address is really registered as their business address or at least at their names. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

-- this post is updated in 2008-4-2 12:01:28.
Posted on Mar 31, 2008 at 23:11
Jerry [UK]
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Re: 7 steps to identify scammers.

Fifth test is to ask them to phone you. Normally scammers won"t do this but beware, some also tries to call you. Please be aware that some scammers use call redirection which is call callback (I"m not sure of that) or they can use fax to email. Using this, they get number that are listed in U.S.A., U.K. or any European country where in reality, they are located elsewhere. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::


Sixth, alway inquire about the mail address. This is a mistake scammers often made. Try to see whether the email address comes from a free mail server. Suppose you get a mail from economicdevelopment@mail2cameroon.cc, be sure this is a scam. The mail address (it truely exist and they tried to scam me) is not from the Cameroon government, but from a free mail server. This is how I caught my first scammer. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::


Seventh and last advice for the time being; JUST COME AND ASK ME. Yes, you can come and ask me and I"ll help you. I"ve been for so much time victim of scammer, who fortunately failed in their attempts, that I"ve got some pretty much experience. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::


This is approximately all I can remember for the time being but again, if you need advices, feel free to contact me, it"s free :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::



 

-- this post is updated in 2008-4-26 10:05:17.
Posted on Apr 2, 2008 at 16:49
wokayaa [CN]
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Re: 7 steps to identify scammers.
Thanks for your suggestion.  Learned much from you.
Posted on Apr 2, 2008 at 22:27
baba [KR]
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Re: 7 steps to identify scammers.

Thank you for your interesting points of view.

Posted on Apr 3, 2008 at 10:56
becky [CN]
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Re: 7 steps to identify scammers.

thank you. How can i find you?Can we be frend?

Posted on Apr 4, 2008 at 15:47
morry_desiccant [CN]
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Re: 7 steps to identify scammers.
Very good suggestions!
Posted on Apr 26, 2008 at 18:18
saintdevil [CN]
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Re: 7 steps to identify scammers.

i suggest you to contact ecvv company for this , maybe they can help you to find where this scammer is . and you can do next plan to punish this scammers.

next time just becarefull to find right suppliers.

Posted on May 7, 2008 at 23:32
purpley [US]
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Re: 7 steps to identify scammers.
how does this company look to you?
PARMIN JAYA SEKALI

Dave


Posted on May 27, 2008 at 05:23
ibbie []
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Re: 7 steps to identify scammers.

Jerry - I'm newcomer to the trade, yet to do first trade. Wondering about legitimacy of this group if you might comment please - I am visiting Guangdong in August but would like to get a sample order before then. Regards Ian Singline

 

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Our competitive price Sony Tv(sony Kdl-46v2500 46 Inch :about 780-820usd per unit,original,Price depends on the quantity.



For business start,you are welcome to buy samples first to test.


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We sincerely hope to have good business start soon and long buisness with you in the near future.


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Your prompt reply will be much appreciated.
Best regards,
Nancy
 

 

 

-- this post is updated in 2008-5-27 9:31:45.
Posted on Jun 3, 2008 at 07:31
Shiva [NL]
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Re: 7 steps to identify scammers.

I m new here and I would like to buy the HTC diamond, I searched and found 4 companies who sell this phone. 3 of them are located in China and all of the three have a blue diamond sign.. can you please let me know how trustable these 3 sites are.

Kind Regards,

Shiva Singh

Posted on Jun 3, 2008 at 07:34
Shiva [NL]
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Re: 7 steps to identify scammers.

I m new here and I would like to buy the HTC diamond, I searched and found 4 companies who sell this phone. 3 of them are located in China and all of the three have a blue diamond sign.. can you please let me know how trustable these 3 sites are.

Kind Regards,

Shiva Singh

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