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This article is from Trend Micro If you’ve owned a computer, phone, or other internet-connected devices, you have definitely come across spam before....
Fake companies, organisations and businesses keep springing up in various countries, and this proliferation is made worse by the advent of global...
Where to Report Fraud? Scam victims report online fraud globally only 7 out of 100 times. Per country, the percentage of scams being reported...
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All that glitters is not gold. Nowhere is this saying truer than with Facebook Ads. Beautiful and attractive fake advertisements that lead to scam...
Facebook is perhaps the home of fake accounts. They exist by the thousands, if not by the tens of thousands. Fake Facebook accounts are the scammers'...
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is an independent agency of the United States government whose principal mission is the enforcement of civil U.S....
We have made a list of the most reported scams to help you identify them quickly. Additionally, you can click on the name of the scam for detailed...
Information on financial and market regulators is essential for securing your money and preventing loss and fraud. Here is our country-wise list of...
It’s easy to get scammed online, but it’s equally easy to avoid getting scammed. Just observe these simple rules to ensure that you never get scammed...
There are thousands of methods being offered to pay online. Some are country-specific (like Ideal in the Netherlands and Boleto in Brazil), others...
There are hundreds, if not thousands, of trust marks being offered online. They differ by quality, the industry and the region they cover. Some trust...

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As the influence of the internet rises, so does the prevalence of online scams. There are fraudsters making all kinds of claims to trap victims online - from fake investment opportunities to online stores - and the internet allows them to operate from any part of the world with anonymity. The ability to spot online scams is an important skill to have as the virtual world is increasingly becoming a part of every facet of our lives. The below tips will help you identify the signs which can indicate that a website could be a scam. Common Sense: Too Good To Be True When looking for goods online, a great deal can be very enticing. A Gucci bag or a new iPhone for half the price? Who wouldn’t want to grab such a deal? Scammers know this too and try to take advantage of the fact. If an online deal looks too good to be true, think twice and double-check things. The easiest way to do this is to simply check out the same product at competing websites (that you trust). If the difference in prices is huge, it might be better to double-check the rest of the website. Check Out the Social Media Links Social media is a core part of ecommerce businesses these days and consumers often expect online shops to have a social media presence. Scammers know this and often insert logos of social media sites on their websites. Scratching beneath the surface often reveals this fu

So the worst has come to pass - you realise you parted with your money too fast, and the site you used was a scam - what now? Well first of all, don’t despair!! If you think you have been scammed, the first port of call when having an issue is to simply ask for a refund. This is the first and easiest step to determine whether you are dealing with a genuine company or scammers. Sadly, getting your money back from a scammer is not as simple as just asking.  If you are indeed dealing with scammers, the procedure (and chance) of getting your money back varies depending on the payment method you used. PayPal Debit card/Credit card Bank transfer Wire transfer Google Pay Bitcoin PayPal If you used PayPal, you have a strong chance of getting your money back if you were scammed. On their website, you can file a dispute within 180 calendar days of your purchase. Conditions to file a dispute: The simplest situation is that you ordered from an online store and it has not arrived. In this case this is what PayPal states: "If your order never shows up and the seller can't provide proof of shipment or delivery, you'll get a full refund. It's that simple." The scammer has sent you a completely different item. For example, you ordered a PlayStation 4, but instead received only a Playstation controller.  The condition of the item was misrepresented on the product page. This could be the