The document provides 10 tips for preventing internet fraud: 1) Protect personal information and do not give it away unless buying something. 2) Be wary of unsolicited emails and do not respond. 3) Verify the seller's existence by checking with local agencies. 4) Be clear on payment methods and ensure sites are secure. 5) Inquire about delivery dates, returns, and warranties. 6) Ask about shipping costs. 7) Avoid high-pressure sales tactics. 8) Do not wire payments before receiving items. 9) Pay by credit card for protection. 10) Educate yourself on common scams.

1. 10 Ways to Prevent Internet Fraud http://www.psdgraphics.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/internet-concept-background.jpg

2. Internet fraud is the most common and major crimes affecting consumers online. Here are some of the ways to prevent yourself from fraud online. http://makemoneyideas.in/images/online-surveys.jpg We Help Prevent Internet Fraud http://www.wegolook.com

3. Protect your personal information Do not give away your personal or banking information (social security number,credit card number etc.) unless you are actually buying something seriously. http://en.nolock.eu/Images/CreditCard.jpg We Help Prevent Internet Fraud http://www.wegolook.com 1

4. Never respond to mails you receive from an unknown sender. Responding to such unknown emails may be to verify that yours is a valid email address, which can further result in more illegal activities. Be careful with unsolicited mails http://www.downloadlegal.org/wp-content/uploads/spamemails.png We Help Prevent Internet Fraud. http://www.wegolook.com We Help Prevent Internet Fraud http://www.wegolook.com 2

5. If you are purchasing items online from auction sites like eBay, check for the particular company at the local consumer protection agency and Better Business Bureau to find out whether the company actually exists and what kind of company they are. Make sure to obtain a physical address of the company. Verify the seller's existence http://asknanu.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/online.gif We Help Prevent Internet Fraud http://www.wegolook.com 3

6. Be clear with the method of payment that the seller accepts and how/where the buyer is to send the payment. If you're making an online payment, make sure the site is secured. Method of payment http://www.emapia.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/sell-photos-online.jpg We Help Prevent Internet Fraud http://www.wegolook.com 4

7. Ask the seller as to when your item will be delivered. Also it is vital to inquire if there is any warranty or if you can exchange the merchandise, if there is a problem. Inquire about returns and warranty policies We Help Prevent Internet Fraud http://www.wegolook.com 5

8. Find out if the shipping and delivery charges are included in the price or if you need to pay extra. Inquire shipping costs http://www.volusion.com/demo/37408/upload/uploadedFiles/dropshipping.jpg We Help Prevent Internet Fraud http://www.wegolook.com 6

9. Fraudsters demand that you act immediately in response to a purchase by asking you to pay the money right now. They never give you time to think twice about your decision. Such activities should be avoided. Avoid falling for high pressure sales http://www.direct-deposit-payroll-card.com/images/internet-funds-transfer-money-online-wire-funds-1.jpg We Help Prevent Internet Fraud http://www.wegolook.com 7

10. Never allow transaction through a wire transfer, as most of these transactions are fraudulent. Do not wire payments before receiving item https://secure-research-payment.com/order_form/img/img-new/Wire-transfer.gif We Help Prevent Internet Fraud http://www.wegolook.com 8

11. Credit cards are the best and the safest way to pay for online purchases. If you pay by credit card and if at all any problem arises you can dispute the charges. Pay by credit card http://www.softicons.com/download/business-icons/payment-method-icons-by-iconshock/png/512/paypal.png We Help Prevent Internet Fraud http://www.wegolook.com 9

12. Make yourself aware of common scams and frauds that take place online. Educate Yourself Istock.com/iStock_000006828965XSmall We Help Prevent Internet Fraud http://www.wegolook.com 10