Scams Against Businesses

Scams Against Businesses

Individual consumers aren't the only victims of fraud. Businesses, from large corporations to small "Mom and Pop" stores, are targets for a variety of illegal schemes. No matter whether the con artist uses the mail, the telephone, or the Internet, the best defense against scams is to follow these basic rules:

Do business with companies you know and trust. If you don't know them, check them out.
Understand the offer. Get all the details and promises in writing.
Check all bills and invoices carefully. It's hard to get your money back once you've paid it to a con artist.
Guard your financial or other account information. Don't provide it to anyone unless there is a legitimate reason to do so as part of a transaction.
Educate your employees about avoiding scams. Make sure they understand their roles and responsibilities.

You can help stop fraud by recognizing these common scams and reporting them.

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