A scammer is a deceiver, for whom any way to profit from someone else's property has become a professional activity. Also, the scammer is called fraudsters, and in the legislation of Russia, as punishment for them, various measures are provided, sometimes quite strict. But this does not stop fraudsters, so you need to know some rules in order not to be deceived.
Instructions
Step 1
There are some very resourceful people among the scammers who find an unusual and almost infallible way to deceive people, but there are not very many of them. As a rule, scammers work according to a certain pattern, and these patterns are often widely known. The enticing factor is easy money or an unreasonably large profit, and it will take "very little" from you. For example, you receive a letter that you have won a large amount of money, and you only need to pay some of the costs of receiving the winnings. Millions of people receive such letters, and if at least ten thousand pays "small expenses", the fraudster becomes a millionaire. Therefore, if you see an offer that is too profitable, in which almost nothing is required of you, this is a reason to be wary and check who you are dealing with.
Step 2
The larger the "scam", the more decent the fraudster looks. He can boast of an impeccable reputation, tell all sorts of "fairy tales" and show off in every possible way. But a real scammer will most likely try to avoid showing you their real documents. If you are not sure, then try to find a good intermediary lawyer, whose services you can be sure of. This is especially important when it comes to fraudulent transactions with housing: buying and selling and renting. The agency your friends and acquaintances have worked with can solve this problem.
Step 3
Online fraud is also not uncommon. If you buy a product in a large online store, then there is usually nothing to worry about, the worst thing that awaits you is a problem with delivery or a defective product through no fault of the seller, and this, you will agree, is not a "scam", but a regular one, though and an unpleasant situation. But there are people on the Internet without a reputation at all who sell you a rare or valuable thing at a bargain price, but do not offer any guarantees. Here, too, it is better to act through intermediaries, which can be special sites for private trade. A review system and proof of identity is not something that can be easily restored, so sellers usually value their reputation.
Step 4
Whatever the deal, try to find out as much as possible about who you trust your money to. Do not be afraid to ask and check documents, personal passports on the Internet, ratings on intermediary sites, and so on. If you can find trusted people who will give this person a recommendation - very good. Any search engine will give you a lot of information about a business partner - some scammers underestimate this point.
Step 5
When purchasing a product, make sure on the spot that you bought exactly what you ordered. Find out that the item is working and it is working properly. If this is a purchase of equipment, always keep your receipt and warranty card.
Step 6
Make sure you are communicating with exactly the person you think of. Sometimes scammers write to you by e-mail, posing as another person with whom you communicated, for example, on a forum. To make sure that this is the same person, do not hesitate to ask him to send you a message on the site from his account.
Step 7
When working with banks and electronic money systems, always pay close attention to what is in the address field. Do not tell anyone the passwords for your money accounts. Follow all security recommendations from your bank or payment system.
Step 8
Any suspicions you have can be confirmed. If they are serious, cancel the deal. Feel free to clarify absolutely everything that worries you. Your scrupulousness will not upset an honest person, but it may well save you from scammers.
