1. The best bad deals are carefully disguised to look like good business models. In fact, there are many fraudulent schemes based on legitimate businesses! Taking a solid business and tweaking some of the components can produce a money-making fraud that most people will believe in. Frauds that look a lot like reputable programs can be virtually indistinguishable, opening even the most suspicious online business people up to harm.
2. The bad people behind frauds keep their hands as clean as possible by staying hands off. A fraud will quickly reveal itself when you can't get an answer from anyone you try to contact with questions. Much like the little wizard behind the curtain in the magical world of Oz, these people sit safely behind computer screens and never respond to the calls of their victims. They count on eager customers who will not try to speak with them in advance to ensure that they do not have to start any communication that might hinder their fraud later.
3. People who live off of scams rely on shame to perpetuate their crime. They rely on the shame of their victims and the silence that shame inspires. Online scam artists trust that you will not tell anyone you fell for a scam. When you don't tell, their secrets stay safe and other people might fall for the same scheme again. They rely on your embarrassment and silence to strike out at new victims.
These simple facts about scams help shed light on the way these awful businesses perpetuate frauds online. Keep these facts in mind as you work online, and you might find you avoid a few more scams.
By Ed Vacin
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