Protect Yourself - Be Aware of Internet Fraud & Scams
At NuDeal, we are focused on ensuring your use of our site is fast, easy and safe. Most of the business introductions made using NuDeal are legitimate, and result in successful business partnerships. However, there are those who attempt to commit fraud with scams, fraudulent emails, and concealment of identity for purposes of criminal intent.
Below are some important ways you can protect yourself and ensure you enjoy the benefits of Internet trade lead sites like NuDeal.
Be Cautious and Skeptical
It is human nature to be trusting. However, people take advantage of this every day. Do not rush into a business deal with anyone. Take the time to check a company's credentials. If you feel even slightly uneasy, ask for a face to face meeting, or prior customers you can speak with. The most powerful question available to you is "Why?" and use it to understand the reasons they are asking for certain info from you, especially sensitive information like payment, or credit card or banking information. If they are inconsistent or hesitant to provide info back to you, or in any way suspicious... then double check their credentials. If the deal looks too good to be true, you should trust your instincts and walk away.
Confirm Contact Information
Check to ensure the phone number, email address, and physical address all belong to the same company and are in the same country. If you note any inconsistencies in their contact information, take steps to confirm the legitimacy of their information. Scammers can create fake email addresses and other address information, so it is vital that you check this carefully.
We will never ask you for banking or credit card information in an email. We will never ask you to send sensitive membership info in an email. If you receive an email that looks to have come from us at NuDeal, be sure it has. Our email addresses have @nudeal.com in them (our admin address uses Google's gmail and is NuDeal at Gmail.com). If there is any other character like @NuDeal-Site.com or anything similar it is likely a fraudulent email. Similarly, our web address is www.NuDeal.com (our beta testing site is www.NuDeel.com). If you see an address like www.NuDeal-Site.com or similar, it is likely a scammer site created for fraudulent reasons.
We will never ask you for banking or credit card information in an email. We will never ask you to send sensitive membership info in an email. If you receive an email that looks to have come from us at NuDeal, be sure it has. Our email addresses have @nudeal.com in them (our admin address uses Google's gmail and is NuDeal at Gmail.com). If there is any other character like @NuDeal-Site.com or anything similar it is likely a fraudulent email. Similarly, our web address is www.NuDeal.com (our beta testing site is www.NuDeel.com). If you see an address like www.NuDeal-Site.com or similar, it is likely a scammer site created for fraudulent reasons.
Be Aware of Fake Email Addresses
It is possible for a scam artist to send emails that look legitimate, but are fake. Be very careful when you receive email correspondence (even from those you know) to ensure you are dealing with a real company. Ask for multiple ways to contact their company including their phone number and fax number. Verify their business registration in the country they propose to be from.
Watch out for Illicit Goods
You cannot always be sure that the product you are buying has been legally made and sold. However, you should take every precaution possible to check the authenticity of the products you buy. If the price of a product looks too good to be true and is less than 60% of the cost you have seen others offer it for, then it is likely a fake. Read our blog posting on this issue and how quickly it is growing.
Suspect Certain World Locations
Certain parts of the world are unfortunately known for higher rates of fraud. These are Central America, Western Africa, and parts of Eastern Europe. Be extra cautious when dealing with individuals and companies from these locations. Hopefully this will change soon and when it does this warning will be removed.
NuDeal.com Disclaimer
All visitors must agree to our terms and conditions before becoming a member of NuDeal. Information available on our NuDeal.com site regarding members, their trade leads, products, or company listings is provided by the members. Any such provided information is the sole responsibility of the member who provided the information. NuDeal is not responsible or liable for the legality, accuracy, or truthfulness of any such information. In addition, NuDeal is not responsible or liable for the conduct of any of our members in relation to their business activities using or providing information on our website.