Information about Scams and Fraud on the Internet

TheRazzLine.net Notice Board is now large enough and active enough to attract the attention of at least two known internet scammers! You can read an actual scam letter below...

If you are aware of any scam or fraud taking place on TheRazzLine.net Notice Board OR you think you may have been offered something that is a scam, please alert us at abuse@TheRazzLine.net

By using common sense, you can avoid falling prey to scams and frauds on the internet. Some basic guidelines to follow are:

* if it sounds fishy, it probably is fishy

* if the buyer proposes a complicated payment plan, beware

* never agree to any arrangement where you are over-paid and then have to return or pay back funds

* never give out personal financial information

* TheRazzLine.net does not guarantee, certify or protect either party in any transaction - beware of anyone claiming any of these points

Below are links for more information and hatting on the various types of scams and fraud that occur on the internet:

http://www.craigslist.org/about/scams

http://www.fraud.org/tips/internet/fakecheck.htm

http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/credit/cre40.shtm

http://www.snopes.com/crime/fraud/cashier.asp

ACTUAL LETTER to a TheRazzLine.net Notice Board Member:

Hello,

Thanks for writing me. I am really in need of a place to stay and I do not want to waste time in getting one. I am okay with the rental fee of 700. At this point, I will like to make payment for 2 months and that will total 1,400. I want you to know that you will get a cashiers check that will contain the charge for the 2 months rent and some amount I am owing a client. After you have received the payment, I will want you to deposit it and it will clear in 24 hours after depositing then you can contact my client and then send send him the money I owe him. As soon as the payment is sent out, I will notify you so that you should be expecting it. Do send me your full names, address and telephone number so that I can send the check out to you.

Esther Brandon

If you are aware of any scam or fraud taking place on TheRazzLine.net Notice Board OR you think you may have been offered something that is a scam, please alert us at abuse@TheRazzLine.net