2009-05-19 18:47:27 by SMARTBRIDE

Tips to Keep You Fraud Free Online

TAGS: FRAUD



Hello Smart Brides!


Lately classifieds sites have seen an increase in fraud attempts using fake cashier's cheques. We want to help educate you so that you can protect yourself online, especially when selling your wedding items on SmartBrideBoutique.ca.


Fake cashiers cheques classifieds scam

Above we've pasted a fake cheque - looks pretty legit, right? So let's get started!


First of all, you'll notice at the bottom of every e-mail you receive from potential buyers, there are a number of tips and things to watch out for with respect to scams. They are in big red letters - but in case you missed them, here they are again:


Follow these simple rules to AVOID SCAMS and FRAUD. (Read our full Fraud FAQ )


*DEAL LOCALLY. Wedding purchases are important and few people will purchase without seeing or trying on the item.
*NEVER WIRE FUNDS via Western Union, Moneygram or any other wire service.
*FAKE CASHIER CHECKS & MONEY ORDERS ARE COMMON.
*NEVER GIVE OUT YOUR ...

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Protect yourself against potential scams and fraud. Read our Fraud FAQs

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