Anti-Scam

Protect yourself against Internet fraud!

The vast majority of listings are posted by honest people and trust. So you can do excellent business. Despite this, it is important to follow a few common sense rules following to prevent any attempt to scam.

Our advices

• Doing business with people you can meet in person.
• Never send money by Western Union, MoneyGram or other anonymous payment systems.
• Never send money or products abroad.
• Do not accept checks.
• Ask about the person you're dealing with another confirming source name, address and telephone number.
• Keep copies of all correspondence (emails, listings, letters, etc.) and details of the person.
• If a deal seems too good to be true, there is every chance that this is the case. Refrain.

Recognize attempted scam

• The majority of scams have one or more of these characteristics:
• The person is abroad or traveling abroad.
• The person refuses to meet you in person.
• Payment is made through Western Union, Money Gram or check.
• The messages are in broken language (English or French or ...).
• The texts seem to be copied and pasted.
• The deal seems to be too good to be true.

Here's a list of common types of online scams that you should be aware of and how to protect yourself against them:

1. Phishing Scams: Phishing scams are fraudulent attempts to obtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details by disguising as a trustworthy entity. Be cautious of suspicious emails, texts, or messages that urge you to click on a link or provide personal information.

2. Tech Support Scams: Tech support scams involve criminals impersonating tech support representatives who claim to help fix a computer or software issue. They trick people into giving them access to their computer, which gives them access to sensitive data.

3. Online Shopping Scams: Online shopping scams are fake e-commerce websites that trick consumers into paying for goods that do not exist. Always verify the website's authenticity and read reviews before making a purchase.

4. Employment Scams: Employment scams involve fake job postings that ask for upfront payments or personal information. Always research the company and the job before submitting any sensitive information.

5. Lottery or Sweepstakes Scams: These scams often claim that you've won a large sum of money, but you must first pay a fee or provide personal information to claim your prize. Legitimate lotteries or sweepstakes do not ask for fees upfront.

6. Romance Scams: Romance scams involve online relationships where criminals pretend to be someone they are not and trick people into sending money or personal information. Be cautious of individuals who ask for money or financial assistance, or who refuse to meet in person.

7. Investment Scams: Investment scams involve fraudulent investment opportunities that promise high returns but are too good to be true. Always do your research and be cautious of unsolicited investment offers.

To protect yourself against online scams, always be cautious of unsolicited emails, messages, and phone calls. Avoid clicking on suspicious links or providing sensitive information unless you're sure of the legitimacy of the entity requesting it. Keep your computer's software up-to-date and use security software to protect your computer from malware and viruses. Lastly, always trust your instincts, if something seems too good to be true, it probably is.

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