The ad is accompanied by an invoice whose design implies it is being sent by the telephone company. Home employment schemes are among the oldest kinds of classified advertising fraud. Don't let them fool you. A franchise or business opportunity may sound appealing, especially if you have limited resources or business experience. However, you could lose a significant amount of money if you don't investigate a business carefully before you buy.
Scam artist can be just a click away.
Auctions Remain Internet Fraud Watch's Top Complaint for 2000. A whopping 94 percent of respondents who have participated as bidders said they are somewhat or very confident that as the winning bidder in an online auction, they will get what they pay for from a seller. But 41 percent of online auction buyers reported having a problem. NCL has launched a media campaign to educate consumers about safe ways to pay for online auction transactions. Visit the NCL web site for more information on survey results and online auction tips.