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Old 03-13-2007   #1 (permalink)
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Aside from checking from different bureaus and checking the sellers reputation, are there any other ways you can find out that they are not scammers and frauds?
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what are you talking about exactly? sellers reputation where? you have to be a little more clear, if ebay there are other topics that talk about this.
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I'm sorry if I wasn't so clear. I'm asking in a company's perspective. If a certain company would want to avail of a service online. I know you can call that company offering the service, you can check it through different bureaus in their locality. I guess one question is, if they won't check out let's say, in BBB; does that mean they cannot be trusted?
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It depends, but you have to ask about it and keep attention to every detail to make sure it is a trust worthy company not just another scam.
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yes... its better to check about the firm you are dealing with before hand! and be on the safer side!
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Thank you so much for the tips guys. We're also experiencing such problem and we were almost scammed once. They were asking the company to give a $20,000 cash advance for the set up fee in their part, or something like that. And they we're asking us to pay through paypal which made us think why go through a third party billing with such an amount. Luckily, our marketing department was able to find out that they were frauds.

And thanks for the link, it's definitely a big help.
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hi guys, Always The Internet serves as an excellent tool for investors, allowing them to easily and inexpensively research investment opportunities. But the Internet is also an excellent tool for fraudsters. That's why you should always think twice before you invest your money in any opportunity you learn about through the Internet.
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hi guiys,Check out this Online bulletin boards,Online bulletin boards – whether newsgroups, usenet, or web-based bulletin boards – have become an increasingly popular forum for investors to share information. Bulletin boards typically feature "threads" made up of numerous messages on various investment opportunities.
While some messages may be true, many turn out to be bogus – or even scams. Fraudsters often pump up a company or pretend to reveal "inside" information about upcoming announcements, new products, or lucrative contracts. Also, you never know for certain who you're dealing with – or whether they're credible – because many bulletin boards allow users to hide their identity behind multiple aliases. People claiming to be unbiased observers who've carefully researched the company may actually be company insiders, large shareholders, or paid promoters. A single person can easily create the illusion of widespread interest in a small, thinly
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there is no particular way to find out if the company is authentic or a complete fraud. but i guess the reputation plays a vital role in this. all the best for ur future endeavors
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