TYPE OF SCAMS

 - Business Opportunities Scams
 - Make Money by Sending Bulk E-mail
 - Chain Letters
 - Work-At-Home-Schemes
 - Health And Diet Scams
 - Effortless Income
 - Free Goods
 - Investment Opportunities
 - Guaranteed Loans or Credit, or Easy Terms Scams
 - Credit Repair Scams
 - Vacation Prize Promotions

Please DON'T

- reply to any kind of Scam
- get sucked in by the hype - take time to think about it and to check out the offer and the   company
- get sucked in by statements such as, "this scheme is legal".
  Statements like this need to be read with care.  
  You need to ask yourself why such a statement is necessary
- believe claims that it is approved by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs or Commerce   Commission
- send money away - particularly to only a PO Box number or overseas until you have checked   out the company
- invest money without first seeking independent professional advice.

Our Policy

At present, when a user reports a case of fraud to us, we delete the suspect's offers and web site and cancel their membership to guard against possible repeat offences. We also maintain a blacklist of offenders to ensure that they do not gain admittance to Offer21 at a later date. It is important to note that these steps may be taken on the suspicion of fraud, before obtaining evidence.

Offer21 cannot act as a mediator in disputes between companies regarding cases of fraud. By its very nature, international fraud is extremely difficult to prosecute, and while small cases are frequent, few are resolved satisfactorily. All Offer21 members are advised to be vigilant at all time

 Related Sites

 FBI - Internet Fraud & Complaints Center

  National Fraud Information Center (NFIC)

  Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

  Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)

 Internet Crimes Group Inc.

  Internet ScamBusters

 Better Business Bureau