How will you know if it is a scam?

@amber8 (11)
Philippines
December 16, 2006 12:18am CST
i have received lots of business oppurtunities... but my main question is.. is this a reliable one? am too afraid to invest then be scammed.. pls give tips and information on how to detect a fake one.. thanks
3 responses
@killj0y (618)
• United States
19 Feb 07
I just look around on places like mylot to see if a site is a scam or not. I would never invest money online though its too risky. besides there are plenty of places online that will pay you without investments. I've got a website with links to places that have paid me with picture proofs of checks here is the link http://www.freewebs.com/moneytrooper good luck on your business endeavors! If you have any questions please just ask!
@Spheria (181)
• United States
16 Dec 06
Your best bet is to first do a search for the name of that particular business in which you are skeptical. If it's a scam, more than likely someone would have made a post/website about it somewhere. The bottom line is however, they have to get their money from somewhere (in order to pay you). Ask yourself, what is the source of their income to be able to pay me? If you can't answer that question but what they reveal on their website, then more than likely the money you give them is and will be their only source of income, and therefore, getting anything back in return is more likely a fantasy.
@edigital (2709)
• United States
16 Dec 06
Yes most of these sites are scam. You send them message using their contact button if you get reply then you will know that is not scam (do not believe auto response). Ask them whether they paid and how they pay where is proof. Non-scam site will co-operate for a new member.