What are some common scams?
Raffles and contests that require you to buy junk items at ridiculous prices are scams (besides not being allowed in the first place). Neositting, or pet sitting, is also a scam. The other person asks for your account information to be sure you are a “trustworthy person”. Offering to make a custom look-up/petpage/etc. but requiring access to your account is a scam. Telling you “bid on this junk item and I’ll send you a really rare item” is a scam. Claiming that the Trading Post/Auctions doesn’t work for them and asking you to send the item directly is another scam. Advertisements for off-site pages that promise quick ways to earn NPs or items are always scams. The only website that can give you NPs or items is www.neopets.com. I found this great deal on an item… When you’re buying items, be sure you’re buying the right one. A lot of items look similar, but one is a rare and expensive item and the other is an ordinary and cheap one.
Today’s scams are really clever and creative. Those who think them up really know how to fool people. Here are just a few examples. 1. Internet scams Con artists reach millions of victims on the Internet. They hide who they are and send out e-mails full of lies. Double-check any information or hot tip you get online. Example: The West African letter scam Here you get an e-mail from someone who claims to be a high-ranking official from a developing nation. They ask for help. Their government has millions of dollars in an account, but they can’t get at the money. They ask you to give them your bank account number so they can move the money there. They promise you a big share. Next thing you know, they’ve emptied your account, and you never hear from them again. 2. Boiler room scams Here you get a phone call from someone you don’t know, offering you the “chance of a lifetime” to make money. It’s a “sure thing.” As long as new people keep buying, the stock goes up. Everyone is happy, so th
