How to Avoid Getting Scammed?

Here are a few simple things to prevent getting scammed:

• Do a whois search
  You can go to www.whois.net and type in the domain name. If the server is located in some exotic place, it's a sign. If the name of the owner is hidden it could also be a sign but not necessarily.



• Do a Google search.
  Search for the name of the site + the word scam. If you get many hits, it should ring a bell, also read the post about it on a few forums.



• Don't Join Non-Customized Sites
  When finding a new site, look at the layout. If the layout is visually bad, they probably didn't put much time into it. Also if they are running the same old "bux" layout with a new banner, keep away. You want to find a site that is custom and in it for the long haul. If they were in it for the long haul they would make their site unique.



• Don't Join Sites of Past Scammers
  Don’t join if the site owner is known to have scammed in the past. If they have scammed once, they will scam again!



• Check the Terms of Service
  Always check their advertising rates if they payout more than they ask for an ad, something is fishy. Such a model is economically unsustainable. Note that some sites are cleverer and have build in protection to prevent legal issues. For example some put in their terms payout after 100 years or put 100 USD where USD doesn't stand for US dollars but for something else or they put a $ sign but it's not US dollars but some high inflated currency or a virtual currency with next to no value.



• Don't Join Sites Without Support/Forums
  If the site doesn't have a good support system or forums where an admin is inactive, don't use it. This is the key way users and admin speak to each other and if it doesn't exist, they don't care. You should be able to get in contact with the owner within 48 hours at any time.



• Don't Purchase Anything
  If you find a new site that seems to look okay and your considering purchasing something, don't. Don’t join if the site is brand new with no payment proofs. Even if you hear people sing praises about getting payments, don't. Most scam sites pay out tons and tons quickly right away, and then it just stops. Let the site be online for at least 1- 2 months before purchasing to be safe.

I hope this helps those looking to invest/join in sites. If you follow these rules religiously you will never be scammed, ever.


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