Don\u2019t Get Scammed \u2013 Protect Your Financial Health<\/p>\n
Posted March 4, 2008<\/p>\n
To refer others to this page, please use:<\/p>\n
http:\/\/www.nad.org\/scamalert<\/p>\n
Scam = cheat, swindle, fraud, trick.<\/p>\n
Have you received a message from a \u201cdeaf charity\u201d that offered
\nyou prize money for your donation? Have you received a message from a
\n“deaf lottery” that said you are a winner, but you must first pay
\ntaxes or a processing fee? Did the message mention the National
\nAssociation of the Deaf (NAD)? The NAD does not participate in “deaf
\ncharity” or “deaf lottery” programs. Beware.<\/p>\n
Have you been asked for money and promised your money back plus a
\nlarge financial reward? Did someone ask for your social security
\nnumber, your bank account number, or other personal identification?
\nBeware.<\/p>\n
You may be invited to help someone with a money problem. You may be
\ninvited to join a business, franchise, or investment opportunity that
\nseems like a quick and easy way to make money. These opportunities are
\nappealing, but may be a scam \u2013 a way to take your money, not make
\nyou money. Beware.<\/p>\n
You may receive offers or advertisements \u2013 by mail or by e-mail or
\nby phone or through a relay service \u2013 to get money, transfer money,
\nmake money, work at home, attend a seminar or workshop, start a
\nbusiness, or make an investment. Beware.<\/p>\n
Sample Scams<\/p>\n
Sample Scam \u2013 You receive a message from a “deaf charity” asking
\nyou to help people. They may try to make you feel guilty for not
\ngiving money to a charity. They may promise you prize money for
\ndonating to the charity. Other people may send you a message claiming
\nthey won prize money and now you can win prize money, too. They cannot
\nprove they are a true organization. This is a scam.
\nSample Scam \u2013 You receive a message from a “deaf lottery” saying
\nyou won money. They may say you must pay taxes or pay a fee before you
\ncan get your lottery money. They may try to make you feel foolish for
\nnot sending your money to get more money. Other people may send you a
\nmessage claiming they won have already won the lottery, and now you
\ncan win, too. They cannot prove they are a true organization. This is
\na scam.
\nSample Scam \u2013 You receive a message about a person in another
\ncountry who will offer you lots of money, sometimes millions of
\ndollars. They may say that they are an NAD affiliate. The NAD did not
\nwrite or send that message. The NAD did not authorize that message.
\nThe NAD does not send messages about people in other countries and is
\nnot involved in any programs that give away money. This message is a
\nscam.<\/p>\n
Do not become a victim. Protect yourself. Protect your money.<\/p>\n
Take Action: If you think that you have been scammed, or if you think
\nsomeone has tried to scam you, please file an Internet scam complaint
\nat http:\/\/www.ic3.gov\/
\n. Immediately take action to protect yourself and your money. Visit
\nyour bank as soon as possible and explain what happened. Your bank may
\nbe able to help you protect your money. You may need to close your
\nbank account and open a new one. Your bank may also be able to tell
\nyou how to protect your identity, Social Security number and your
\ncredit.<\/p>\n
The NAD also recommends that you learn more about a money making
\nopportunity before you invest your time or your money. Check with your
\nlawyer, financial or tax advisor before investing your money or your
\ntime in a business or investment opportunity.<\/p>\n
For more information about business and investment opportunities
\nscams and fraud, visit the following websites:<\/p>\n
Practical tips from the federal government and the technology
\nindustry to help you be on guard against Internet fraud, secure your
\ncomputer and protect your personal information.<\/p>\n
http:\/\/www.onguardonline.gov\/<\/p>\n
Learn about “Internet Fraud: How to Avoid Internet Investment Scams”
\nby the US Securities and Exchange Commission.<\/p>\n
http:\/\/www.sec.gov\/investor\/pubs\/cyberfraud.htm<\/p>\n
Consumer Information about “Franchise and Business Opportunities” by
\nthe Federal Trade Commission.<\/p>\n
http:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/bcp\/menu-fran.htm<\/p>\n
“Business Opportunities Investment Scams” by AAR.<\/p>\n
http:\/\/www.aarp.org\/money\/wise_consumer\/investment_fraud\/business_scams.html<\/p>\n
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Don\u2019t Get Scammed \u2013 Protect Your Financial Health Posted March 4, 2008 To refer others to this page, please use: http:\/\/www.nad.org\/scamalert Scam = cheat, swindle, fraud, trick. Have you received a message from a \u201cdeaf charity\u201d that offered you prize…<\/p>\n