Secrets of the Big Dogs: Steven Wagenheim Spots Scams
Today Steven Wagenheim, Creator of the Honest Income Program, discusses scams.
Steven Wagenheim:
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Hi:
Spotting Scams
In this ever growing land we call the Internet, the number of make money opportunities that spring up on a daily basis is staggering. You couldn't possibly count them all. The problem is not so much the number but how to tell if a business opportunity is legit or not.
And that is the topic of this article.
So how DO you spot a scam? Unfortunately, the scammers have gotten so good at this game that it is almost impossible to tell if a business is legit or not, at least not from just reading the sales page. However, there are some things to look out for and do that may give you some insight into the opportunity itself.
1. Take a good look at the sales message itself. If the company makes some crazy and wild claims that you can invest $10 and make $30,000 in just 30 days, the odds are better than 2 to 1 that this site is a pure scam just out to take your money. Even if it isn't and this person is just dreaming, there is no way you can make that kind of money that quickly with just a $10 investment. Best to stay away from sites like this.
2. A legitimate sales page will list the owners name, email address and sometimes even phone number. If you see a sales page that has no way to contact the person and no contact information on the page at all then most likely this is a scammer. These people don't want you to be able to find them after they take your money. Again, stay away from these sites.
3. Look up the site at whois.com. If the contact info is either unavailable or doesn't jive with the contact info on the site then most likely the site is just a cover and the contact info on it isn't real at all. Most of these sites you will find are from overseas companies with high rates of fraud.
4. If you see a site that advertises a "job" opportunity that you have to pay for, this is absolutely a scam. No legitimate job opportunity online will make you pay for the job itself. They'll give you some BS about only wanting to give their sales package to serious people. Don't fall for it. Jobs should not have to be paid for.
5. Take a look at the sales page's testimonials. If you notice the photos on the page are people you have seen on other pages then most likely this is a scam. Faked testimonials are a very common practice. Most of them will contain just a first name and last initial with no way to verify the person is real.
6. Wild claims of huge income the person has made with this product or service. Many proofs of income can be easily faked. So take these claims with a grain of salt, especially if they look too good to be true. If the contact info on these screen prints is blacked out then most likely these are scams. True income proof will contain all the information.
Hopefully by following the above procedures you can minimize your chances of being taken in by a scammer.
Sincerely,
Steven Wagenheim
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Thanks, Steven, for showing us how to spot scams. I know that every Alpha Dog appreciates your willingness to pass on the knowledge that you have gained over the years.
Until next time--
To REAL Success,
Steve Crawford
stevencrwfrd@yahoo.com
http://AlphaDogSecrets.com
Steven Wagenheim:
===============================================================
Hi:
Spotting Scams
In this ever growing land we call the Internet, the number of make money opportunities that spring up on a daily basis is staggering. You couldn't possibly count them all. The problem is not so much the number but how to tell if a business opportunity is legit or not.
And that is the topic of this article.
So how DO you spot a scam? Unfortunately, the scammers have gotten so good at this game that it is almost impossible to tell if a business is legit or not, at least not from just reading the sales page. However, there are some things to look out for and do that may give you some insight into the opportunity itself.
1. Take a good look at the sales message itself. If the company makes some crazy and wild claims that you can invest $10 and make $30,000 in just 30 days, the odds are better than 2 to 1 that this site is a pure scam just out to take your money. Even if it isn't and this person is just dreaming, there is no way you can make that kind of money that quickly with just a $10 investment. Best to stay away from sites like this.
2. A legitimate sales page will list the owners name, email address and sometimes even phone number. If you see a sales page that has no way to contact the person and no contact information on the page at all then most likely this is a scammer. These people don't want you to be able to find them after they take your money. Again, stay away from these sites.
3. Look up the site at whois.com. If the contact info is either unavailable or doesn't jive with the contact info on the site then most likely the site is just a cover and the contact info on it isn't real at all. Most of these sites you will find are from overseas companies with high rates of fraud.
4. If you see a site that advertises a "job" opportunity that you have to pay for, this is absolutely a scam. No legitimate job opportunity online will make you pay for the job itself. They'll give you some BS about only wanting to give their sales package to serious people. Don't fall for it. Jobs should not have to be paid for.
5. Take a look at the sales page's testimonials. If you notice the photos on the page are people you have seen on other pages then most likely this is a scam. Faked testimonials are a very common practice. Most of them will contain just a first name and last initial with no way to verify the person is real.
6. Wild claims of huge income the person has made with this product or service. Many proofs of income can be easily faked. So take these claims with a grain of salt, especially if they look too good to be true. If the contact info on these screen prints is blacked out then most likely these are scams. True income proof will contain all the information.
Hopefully by following the above procedures you can minimize your chances of being taken in by a scammer.
Sincerely,
Steven Wagenheim
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Thanks, Steven, for showing us how to spot scams. I know that every Alpha Dog appreciates your willingness to pass on the knowledge that you have gained over the years.
Until next time--
To REAL Success,
Steve Crawford
stevencrwfrd@yahoo.com
http://AlphaDogSecrets.com
posted by Steve Crawford | 10:29 PM
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