Avoid Money Scams

One of the great things about living in a time and place where a person can think freely is that this freedom means that an individual can challenge the notions that seem to rule the masses.  A person can be exposed to a variety of ideas and choose those ideas that make the most sense.

When dealing with fraud and scams, this kind of freedom is invaluable.  There is no obligation to do business with any individual.  There is great freedom to speak out against those who take advantage of others.  This freedom means that a person can quickly learn a great deal about any potential business.  A few clicks on the internet and the value of a free mind becomes evident.

One popular pastime of many individuals is the speculation about various conspiracy theories.  Theories about the CIA, the FBI, the Free Masons and so many other organizations run around the internet, the media, and the water cooler.  The idea that great secrets are being hidden from the common man is titillating.

People enjoy the discovery process.  Learning new things is fun.  The concept of knowing something that others do not also gives a sense of power.  These emotions lend themselves to a belief in and pursuit of conspiracy theories.

While there is nothing really wrong with speculation.  My question is what is the point?  Why put time, money, and energy in excess into speculation?  If there is a great conspiracy to take over the world, for example, is the hope to put a stop to it by exposing it?  Or is it just seeking for that feeling of power by knowing something that others do not.

Be careful about scams on www.craiglsit.com inviting you to send money to filipino buyers.  Although not all of these are scams, there are a number of overseas buyers who are not entirely honest.

The basics of this scam are that they will offer to buy a product and then want to send you a money order for more than the purchase price.  They will include a reason why there is more money than necessar and then ask that you send them back the difference.

Be careful.  The money order is a fake.  Not only that, when you cash it you will be legally responsible and could in-fact face criminal charges while the scammer gets away.