Holidays and increase in Internet Scams - Whatcom County Real Estate for Sale

The Holiday's are quickly approaching and shopping online has become a must for many who are looking for those great deals. Internet Scams are also on the rise, Whatcom County, WA is not the only area affected, but we have also seem an increase in these online scams. Protect yourself be using caution when shopping for those great deals. Internet Scams can leave you vulnerable for many years to come.

  • If it sounds too good to be true, it usualy is.
  • Be Careful of those websites that only allow you to contact the seller through their site. This is not for consumer protection. It keeps you from knowing anything about the merchant.
  • Never give personal information to anyone on the Internet, address, or Social Security numbers etc..
  • Really be careful of out of the Country merchants. There is not much you can do to figure out who these people are.
  • Make sure you know exactly what you are buying and from who. ( Google their information) call other phone numbers and check out who they are.
  • If you are not sure how to do this ask someone you know for help.
  • Trust and listen to your instincts. These Internet scammers are constantly Changing Names, phone Numbers and email addresses.
  • Many of them are using names and identities of people they have scammed before.
  • If you are a victim of an Internet scam, report it as soon as possible, first to your local police dept. them to the international web site. www.ic3.gov do not let these people go unreported it is your duty.

 

Wishing Everyone a safe, Happy and Scam Free Holiday Season!

Holidays and increase in Internet Scams - Whatcom County Real Estate for Sale

Judy Schneider
eXp Realty

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Bellingham, WA 98225

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5 Comments on Hollidays and increase in internet scams - Whatcom County Real Estate for Sale

NOV
14
2009
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Hi Jody,

Thank you for an informative and helpful article.

John Pusa
10:44am • #1
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Hi, Judy, people just like to abuse the convenience of technology, hope everyone who does online shopping pays extra attention during the holidays.  Thanks for the helful points and you also have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
11:39am • #2
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Howdy there Judy

There sure are alot of snake's in the grass out there on the Net. Folks need to keep a look out for, thats for sure! Folks sure will find your blog post to be mighty helpful. You and your family have a fine Thanksgiven.

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2:07pm • #3
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Judy

Very timely advise.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig
6:51pm • #4
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16
2009
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Hi Judy!  Good post for your view audience and an alert for us!  We must be watchful!
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