There are many opportunities online and overall they tend be legitimate. Unfortunately, there are several scams which is one of the reasons for me creating this website to try and steer clear of the scams.
But sometimes, the best ways to avoid scams is by being proactive. Use these 3 tips to avoid scams.
Tip #1 - Wait
Before you embark on any opportunity program, wait a little while before signing up. This is especially true for new programs. Granted, you may not get in at the introductory price but you will have two advantages that the earlier adopters didn't.
- Feedback about the program will start to build over time.
- If you find that the program in question seems like a viable way to make money, all the failures will be gone from the playing field. You will actually have less competition at this stage.
Tip #2 - Contact the Seller Before Purchasing and Ask Questions
The questions you ask is really up to you but more importantly is how quickly they respond to you. If you are wondering what the credentials are of the seller this would be a good time to ask. See if you can find out what they have sold before and if the participants were successful and the success rate.
Also, do a search online for information about the seller and see if there is any negative press about him or her. If there is you could ask the seller about that as well.
If the program in question has a hefty price tag, see if the seller is publishing a phone number and call it. Does the seller respond right away? Is it actually the seller and not some help desk? If there is no phone number, this could be a red flag.
Tip #3 - Use PayPal to Pay for the Purchase
If the seller does not accept PayPal make sure whatever payment processor they are using will advocate for you in the instance that something is not right. One caveat: not taking action is on a particular program is not the fault of the seller!
With PayPal, you have 45 days from the time of your purchase to file a complaint. If the seller does not respond to you within that time frame, you automatically get your money back.
Other Points to Consider...
You Must Take Action
Some Programs Just Flat Out Stink
Look For Programs That Offer a Money Back Guarantee
Hopefully, these tips will help you when evaluating online opportunities to keep away from the bad programs and know how to choose the ones that actually have potential to work. Also, be aware that I am constantly on the lookout for opportunities and evaluate them myself (or use other evaluations as the basis for determination). So be sure to always check back here.