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How to prevent or identify a scam???

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Hi,

With all these scams popping up these days, I was just wondering what would be the best way to identify a deal as being a scam?

If a person can't provide pictures of the animals they are selling, would that be a red light signaling a scam?
Also, What is the best way to pay for animals online? Credit cards or paypal? (I know Money Orders or Checks are a big "NO-NO")

Thanks for your help,

Darryl
 
What's wrong with money orders? I thought they were good, especially postal money orders. Anyway, the best way to avoid scams is to lock yourself in a closet.

Erin B.
 
If a person can't provide pictures of the animals they are selling, would that be a red light signaling a scam?
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Not necessarily, but you are open to buy without seeing what you are offered and that could go either way.

Also, What is the best way to pay for animals online? Credit cards or paypal? (I know Money Orders or Checks are a big "NO-NO")
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I agree personal checks are a no-no as you say, and so are Western Union money transfers. Unless is a long established and very reputable company I refuse to give my credit card info.

I prefer postal money orders over all of the above. Accepting money through the USPS and not delivering what you paid for constitutes a federal offense. Not many people would like to be in trouble with the FBI.

In my opinion the best way to minimize (and I'm not saying avoid) being scammed is:

1. Make sure the person selling the itme has the item (pictures)

2. Make sure the person is who he says he is.

3. Have everything in writing (keep e-mails).

4. Ask for a real phone number (no cell phones) and an address where to ship the order.

5. Verify the phone number, the address, and the name match (reverse look-up using 411.com)

Yes, it is asking a lot of work (and so have you worked for your money) and it is not 100% fool proof but so far it has worked for me.

Best regards.
 
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