Many Internet marketers have already established a relationship with you before you are placed on their mailing list. For instance, you may have registered with their Web site or you may have made purchases from them. These guidelines ask marketers to provide full disclosure of their data collection practices and provide consumers with an easy method of getting off of their mailing list. The guidelines encourage Web site operators to post a link to this information in an easy to locate spot on their home page. In addition, many Web based businesses will respond to requests for more information by mail or provide a phone number for customer service.
Outrageous claims are the best clue .
Some dishonest marketers have taken to the Internet as high tech successors to the snake oil salesman of the Old West. They may offer you business opportunities, credit repair services, or miracle cures for whatever ails you. These scams and schemes are largely the same old tricks, but using a new medium. Business opportunities offering large earnings for minimal work, including work at home businesses and franchises. Investment opportunities offering significant return in a short time, with little risk.