Have you been scammed? Scared of buying online? Have the fear of getting scammed? Have no fear, this thread will guide you to make successful and smooth transactions online, and I will also tell you my tips and tricks to lower the risk of being scammed! Let's begin shall we?
Introduction
Buying and selling online is one of the millions of ways to make money. Most people just think online monetizing is a joke. I am hear to tell you that you are wrong if you believe that. Online marketing and monetizing is actually a profession. You can go to school and get a degree in it. So, if you see people selling online, granite they may be young, don't instantly take it to heart and say it's a scam, continue reading here and you will know how to deal online!
How To Deal
If you are thinking about buying online, there are many things you can do to protect yourself. First thing is talk to your seller. Don't rush into anything. A lot of sellers will slip up if there are intentionally trying to scam. Another thing you can do is ask loads of questions, if the seller has the product or is actually trying to make sales, they will be friendly and answer your questions without raging. Another thing to do to keep safe is to never deal on Skype, I don't care how well you know the guy or the seller. Always deal on the site the user is selling on. Skype logs can be easily fake and the seller can say he has an impostor. Private message logs on the site can't be faked easily and there is always IP logs to prove he wasn't hacked or that his account wasn't compromised. Last but not least, when paying make sure to pay via PayPal. Crypto currencies such as BTC, LTC, Doge, Titie and any other crypto currencies are irreversible and non refundable. Unlike PayPal a simple case dispute will get you your money back. Finally, when paying with PayPal if the seller ask for payment as a gift, take matters into your own hands and look on the site hes on for past vouches and current status on the site. Payments send as a gift can not be refunded if your don't receive the product or if there is a problem with the product. So, if you know nothing about the seller, only send the payment as goods. You can always work out a deal stating, "Once I get the product, issue me a refund and i'll send it back as a gift." Also, if you are still feeling uncomfortable about dealing, use an escrow or a middleman that is highly trusted on the site!
Tips & Tricks (Re-cap)
1.) Never go first
2.) Stay away from paying in crypto currencies
3.) Don't pay as a gift
4.) Ask questions
5.) Don't deal on Skype
6.) Deal on site only
7.) Don't rush anything
8.) Use an escrow or middleman
2.) Stay away from paying in crypto currencies
3.) Don't pay as a gift
4.) Ask questions
5.) Don't deal on Skype
6.) Deal on site only
7.) Don't rush anything
8.) Use an escrow or middleman
