Three Anti-Scam Techniques that Entrepreneurs Must Remember
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Location Wealth World Website Integrity Anti-Scam Three Anti-Scam Techniques that Entrepreneurs Must Remember
Source: World Entrepreneurship Lab Release Time: May 27, 2009
The following anti-scam experiences can be said to have been summarized after being scammed over the years. Many people will surely resonate with these insights. If you truly remember these tips at critical moments, they will absolutely help you avoid being scammed:
1. Know Yourself and Your Enemy, and You'll Win a Hundred Battles Without Losing One
Anti-Scam Experience: Often, you receive calls from strangers saying they need large quantities of goods urgently. Be cautious; these people first ask for your quote, then request samples, and then go silent. Response []: First, thoroughly investigate the company through various means. Second, based on the first principle, sending samples is fine, but there should be no prepayment. Use COD (Cash On Delivery), and deduct these costs from the payment after a successful transaction. This is the fairest way and can effectively prevent scammers who only want samples without any intention of doing business.
2. Insist on Signing All Contracts Locally
Anti-Scam Experience: Sometimes, some trading companies claim they've found big buyers, asking for your quotes. They don't haggle much or visit your factory, but instead insist you sign the contract at their office, which might be thousands of kilometers away. After spending a significant amount on travel expenses to get there, they demand a contract deposit of ten thousand yuan or more. If you refuse, they won't sign the contract, leaving you in an awkward situation where walking away isn’t an option, but staying isn’t either.
3. The First Rule of Doing Business: Anti-Scam Experience
Money in hand gives you the upper hand. Based on this principle, if someone claims they will place an order worth millions but hasn't paid a deposit yet and asks for a kickback first, don't fall for it. Until you receive the money, believe nothing. Many victims failed to adhere to this principle and were blinded by the promise of high profits, inevitably falling into traps.
Summary of the above points: Any transaction process with scammers involves them asking you to pay first, or the amount you pay being several times more than theirs. As long as you stick to not paying first, you can avoid being scammed, though this might lead to losing some genuine clients. However, in today's world, avoiding scams comes first before making money step by step.
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