How To Spot An Online Scam
November 17, 2006
Now I must state that these are merely my own suggestions. So do not think that all websites that fulfil the following criteria are scams. This is when your sixth sense comes in handy.
1. No Contact Info
This is probably the most important factor in helping you decide if it’s a scam. A real business or marketer would list their contact details because it creates trust. Also they know that some potential customers may have some questions answered before they buy and they would want to help answer those queries.
2. No Opt-in box
By this, I’m referring to the box which asks for your name and contact details. Most people are reluctant to part with their email addresses. They think that if a website asks for their email address, they will get spammed. However, do not fret as I’ve personally signed up for tons of mailing lists and have never gotten spammed once. Nowadays, it’s easy to complain against spam so anyone serious about their online business will not dare to spam.
All real marketers will have an opt-in box. It’s a must. If there’s no opt-in box, it shows that he doesn’t plan to follow up. All he wants is you to buy his stuff and then never to contact him again.
Hence, instead of getting suspicious when a website asks for your email address, be thankful that business owner bothers to follow up.
Alexa has a system for ranking the popularity of web pages based on the total traffic they generate. You can get the toolbar here. Follow the simple steps to install it on your web browser. Nonetheless, having a low Alexa rating does not necessarily mean the website is a scam. As some websites are new, it’s Alexa rating is naturally low. But you can roughly gauge though.
4. Watch Out For Websites Which Exaggerates Its Income Potential
Now, don’t start thinking that every website which claims that it can earn you a potential amount of income is a scam. Most home- based opportunities websites, if not all, will boast of its earnings. But still, many are genuine. However, take note of websites which display pictures of houses and cars in order to show off their wealth. Because there’s no proof that these belong to the website owner.
Most website owners like to display their cheques. While most are genuine, some are doctored. Nonetheless, if you’ve been on the internet marketing industry for long, you will know who the reputable marketers are. For starters, some of the reputable marketers include Ewen Chia, Jo Han Mok, Marlon Sanders, Mike Filsaime, Joel Comm, Michael Cheney and Derek Gehl. There are tons of famous internet marketers out there and I can’t possibly list them all here. Nonetheless, the resources that I recommend are all by world-renowned marketers so you need not worry on their reputation.
So there you have it. Some guidelines on how to spot an online scam. Remember, success comes with hard work. So before you cry scam, think if you have really put in the effort!
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Thanks for mentioning the Opt-In box, it is something that most people avoid and while I can understand why, if they are worried about giving out their information to a particular person, then shouldn’t they also think about the fact that they are going to give this person money for a product, and if they trust the product is worth the money or will do what it says, then why the hesitation on giving out your information??
Ronnie
I read your guide on how to determine if a certain site/product could be a scam. yes…I agree with you on those points.
I am glad my site is not a scam and we are providing a free membership with no upgrade needed for all hardworking and determined people to earn money.
I am promoting the Free Online Cash System.
I can’t find the article in stuart blog, just very interested to know how did he found out the owner of website is Australian, from my search it belong to someone in bedok reservoir. Btw the ultimate wealth package is being bar by clickbank for quite some time already.
Best Regards
Albert
Hi,
You mentioned Ewen Chia as reputable, recently one affiliate marketeer informed me about websites belonging to Ewen Chia, just want to know what you think of this incident. Normally when an affiliate market those products by clickbank as in the case of Ewen Chia products the affiliate clickbank cookie is stored in the prospect computer.
However in Ewen Chia products when a prospect visits the website via the affiliate link and proceed to purchase without entering any information in the squeeze page the affiliate cookie is that of the affiliate member marketing the products, and if the prospect entered his email address and submit to download some free ebook and proceed to purchase, the affiliate cookie is change to that of a certain (jennyray).
The affiliate member have already inform clickbank about this but right now there is no information regarding clickbank account holder (jennyray). Off course now Ewen Chia product is now already back to it’s normal function after the affiliate member reported to clickbank.
From this we now know it is possible to change the cookie to that of another clickbank account holder, the question is by who?
Best Regards
Tony
I want to know that the above website which I am using is scam or not? Kindly send me the answer at my e-mail address.