Certainly, you have heard of the catchphrase, "Everyone is doing it, so it must be legit," right? One of the big mistakes for new investors is believing in this catchphrase. They get persuaded by the impressively articulated sales talk from scammers that usually lead to them getting ripped off afterward. For better and safe background checking, it would be best to check out this anti-fraudster guideline.
This tactic is what we all know as baiting. Some of these smooth-talking fraudsters will latch unto you until they get what they really want, your cash - all of it if they're cunning enough. Their usual openers are phrases like, "Are you open-minded?" It is such a simple and harmless-sounding question, but it is covertly lethal once you answer it with a yes. And once they got you hooked from the get-go, it is relatively smooth-sailing for them to make their plans come to fruition.
First off, they will ask for your source of income and how badly you need money. If the scammers find out that you're capable of providing them money, they will pest your inbox from time to time. Make sure not to make any transaction with them and avoid clicking anything they send. If they're rushing you to either join them in the organization to become wealthy in no time or buy products with limited time offer only, don't hesitate to block and delete them from your contacts.
Moreover, there are many ways these scammers will infiltrate your inbox no matter what. Even if you block their account, they'll create another one to bug you again. Some scammers may also say that there's a problem with your bank account and need a fast response to fix them. But one of the most creative ones is the one claiming that you won money in a lottery, and there's a fee you need to pay before claiming it.
These all sound fishy, right? Because they are. If something is too good to be true, then it probably is - keep that in mind.
Now, let's assume they got the domain name for their scam material. Check the "about us" to see where they are incorporated. After that, you need to go to the Secretary Of State (SOS) and search for available corporations in that state. Lastly, check the United States Patent and Trademark Office credentials to see if the company is registered under a trademark with their name. If you truly want a foolproof plan, then enlist a reputable lawyer because if a large amount of money is at stake, what's the harm in overdoing it, right?
So, before engaging with messages, ensure where they came from and their credibility. If you're searching for something and need to find it somewhere on the web, you need to activate your anti-virus and firewall to protect you from malicious content.