Is there any way to tell if a website is legit and not a scam?
2006-09-04 02:58:43 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
http://www.siteadvisor.com and type the site name. The website is that of McAfee. They have classified sites based on their research. It might help u.
2006-09-04 03:03:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can you say "FRAUD"? I knew you could!
Stay away, stay away, stay away!!
From TOP 2005 SCAMS.COM:
"Aug 23 2006
From the desk of David Grisman - Online Fraud Investigator
Dear Friend,
The Set-Up:
You see a job offer for "Home Based Assembly" to perform sewing or crafting work from home. The job might require that you make baby clothes, jewelry, Christmas ornaments, small toys or plastic signs and claims to pay you $30 per hour.
The Scam:
This is a common scam. These programs often require you to invest hundreds of dollars in equipment or supplies or many hours of time to produce goods for a company who has promised to buy them. For example, you might be required to buy a "special" sewing machine, or specific materials required to make the crafts. You're not allowed to buy the materials yourself. To insure quality and uniformity of the product, you must use the provided materials, according to the scammer. After you send in your fee you will receive barely legible instructions and materials far inferior to what you could have purchased on your own.
The Cold Hard Truth:
After you purchase the supplies or equipment and perform the required tasks, the company will not pay you for your efforts. Many consumers, for example, have encountered companies that refuse to pay for their work because it did not meet "quality standards." Unfortunately, no work is ever "up to standard." Thus you are left with relatively expensive equipment and supplies, and no income. Even if the ad "guarantees a full refund," don't be swindled. You will never be able to obtain a refund from these scammers.
I suggest you stay away from these companies.
There are other legitimate, long term ways to make a good living on the Internet far better then home assembly jobs."
Link is below. Hope this answers your question!
http://www.top2005scams.com/home-assembly.php
2006-09-06 02:07:59 · answer #2 · answered by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if the site's asking you to pay a fee in order to browse the site, it's generally a scam. another way to tell, is that most secure sites have a "lock" icon in the bottom right corner of your web browser and unsecure sites have an "open lock" in the bottom corner.
2006-09-04 03:01:59 · answer #3 · answered by stitchfan85 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you do not check a company before purchasing a product or service from it, you could lose your money, time and credibility. Some widely used resources are the Better Business Bureau (www.bbb.org) and the national fraud center (www.fraud.org).
Before joining any company/job/survey stuff online, please find more detailed information about a company /website and check it thoroughly at
http://tinyurl.com/gtb89
2006-09-04 18:51:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they offer to make you rich... they are a scam... I mean, if the owner of the website was able to make himself rich by the method he'd be on vacation, not asking you for money for his great idea....
2006-09-04 03:00:14 · answer #5 · answered by Fremen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, don't buy stuff from any sites like that. You can buy from a good shop instead or look local markets.
2016-03-26 21:40:02 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, highlight all the words and if you see something that they are hiding then its a scam.
2006-09-04 02:59:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it looks poorly made, if it doesn't have the secure connection, if the web address is childish (www.23newbzorxz32.com) (www.ya3hoo.com) (things like that.)
Don't give any info to a website you don't trust. That's the safe way to go.
2006-09-04 04:04:50 · answer #8 · answered by cat_Rett_98 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋