Scam Alert!

Due to the high number of scams taking place on the internet today, we feel strongly that you should visit the services of Internet Fraud Tips. Together, we can fight these scammers...one by one.

Remember, some emails you receive may not look like scams, but may lead to an unhappy ending. When doing business on the internet, you must take your time and be very cautious.

Here is the most common scam we see:

The scammer offers to pay by check (cashier's check/money order) for more then the item is worth, then they will ask you to send them back the difference in money (usually Western Union). A couple weeks later you find out the check was fake and the bank will take it out of your account. This scam can be set up several ways. Some scammers have even gone as far as setting up their own websites.

Certified Check Scams - This scam is often perpetrated on sellers of items over the Internet thorough classified ads and auctions. A buyer indicates that he wants to buy the item and pay with a cashier's check. At the last minute, the buyer creates a reason why he needs to write the check for more money and have the seller wire him the difference. The check turns out to be a fake, but it is often discovered long after the seller has wired the money. In addition, the seller is responsible for covering the money for the fake check. To avoid check scams, call the issuing bank before you accept the check and wait for the check to clear before you transfer anything to the seller.

Bogus Escrow Services - Online sellers often use escrow services, which collect and verify payment from a buyer. The money is held by the service until all parties are satisfied with the sale. There have been some instances of phony escrow services operating on the Internet.

The best way to avoid most scams is to make sure you never transfer anything to a buyer until you have the cash in your hand. That means, you either get cash from the buyer or wait for the cashier's check to clear. Avoid buyers who will never meet you or never wish to see your items in person (overseas). Avoid taking personal checks and allowing buyers to pay your items off over time.

If buying, always verify the seller actually has/owns the item for sale and meet them face-to-face to view the items. If you follow these few precautions, your buying and selling experience should go smoothly.

Some key points for pointing out a scammer:

1. They don't care much about the item, just the transaction.

2. They say they will use their own shipper.

3. 95% of the scammers are from overseas (Nigeria, Israel, South Africa).

4. They pay you more then the item is worth and then ask you for the difference in funds sent back to them.

Please take some time to familiarize yourself with some of the common scams on the internet today by visiting ScamChecker.com.
 

Who should I notify about fraud or scam attempts?

If you suspect that an item posted for sale on Zeoh.com may be part of a scam, please email the details to "Support(at)zeoh.com". Be sure to include the post ID number in your message.


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