How to Avoid Getting Scammed as You Learn

by taylorevance@gmail.com | October 5, 2016 8:05 am

There are a few con men on the Internet who prey on everyone including seniors attempting to learn how to build an online business. They may promise immediate success (know that there’s no such thing) and charge you an astronomical amount of money for their courses or sure-fired methods of making money online.

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Things are not always as they appear

Things are not always as they appear[2]

It’s like purchasing a frozen pizza in a box with a picture that looks like the most delectable pizza you’ve ever seen. Then, when you open the box to heat and eat it, it looks like someone played a joke on you. There may be a few sprinkles of cheese and a teaspoon of sauce but nothing like the picture on the box.

That’s what scammers do to would-be online older entrepreneurs. They paint a pretty and exciting picture of making a fortune in no time at all. Unfortunately, there is rarely a quick way to make an immediate fortune online.

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seniors developing a Can-Do attitude toward their continued work and careers.
Read more at: https://alternativeresourcesdirectory.com/news/embracing-a-can-do-mindset-as-an-older-entrepreneur[3]

Not everyone is a scammer

not-everyone-is-a-scammer-of-senior-citizen-entrepreneurs[4]That doesn’t mean that everyone offering courses or charging you for advice is a scammer, but if you come in contact with a marketer who doesn’t respond to your emails asking for information or who tries to push you into a multi-level marketing situation but beware.

Check out the reputation of the people who are offering the once-in-a-lifetime deals where you have to buy it now or the price goes up astronomically. Also, promising that you’ll make money on the first day if you just plug in and then sit back and watch the dollars roll in is just not true.

Great marketers are willing and able to help

Great marketers are willing and able to help[5]

Fortunately, there are great marketers who offer real-time help that will get your business up and running. They’ll walk with you along the way and take you under their wings when you’re having doubts or problems.

Forums are excellent places to sort out who’s who in the Internet marketing world. Get to know the marketer before you do business with him or her and donít shell out your hard earned money until you know it’s legit.

Modern entrepreneurship requires computer skills

modern-entrepreneurship-for-older-adults-requires-computer-skills[6]The truth about making money on the Internet is that you have to know how to use a computer (many scammers claim you don’t) and you have to know your way around the Internet. If anyone tells you different, beware.

Understanding how things work online will help you reach success faster than any scheme that a scamming marketer could. The reputable marketers are out there and ready and willing to help you learn all you need to know about becoming an Internet entrepreneur.

Seniors are looking for some online money making ideas and many times they will pay top dollar for training only to get scammed by cons.

Top 10 Internet Scams You Should Avoid. the internet is a scary place and there are people out there trying to get you be it your bank account or your personal information. It’s important to still be careful and avoid these scams.

Endnotes:
  1. [Image]: https://alternativeresourcesdirectory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/how-to-avoid-getting-scammed-as-older-adult-start-a-new-business-entrepreneurs.jpg
  2. [Image]: https://alternativeresourcesdirectory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Things-are-not-always-as-they-appear-seniors-starting-a-business.jpg
  3. Read more at: https://alternativeresourcesdirectory.com/news/embracing-a-can-do-mindset-as-an-older-entrepreneur: https://alternativeresourcesdirectory.com/news/embracing-a-can-do-mindset-as-an-older-entrepreneur
  4. [Image]: https://alternativeresourcesdirectory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Not-everyone-is-a-scammer-of-senior-citizen-entrepreneurs.jpg
  5. [Image]: https://alternativeresourcesdirectory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Great-marketers-are-willing-and-able-to-help.jpg
  6. [Image]: https://alternativeresourcesdirectory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Modern-entrepreneurship-for-older-adults-requires-computer-skills.jpg

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