You can identify scammers by following these common-sense rules:

• DEAL LOCALLY WITH FOLKS YOU CAN MEET IN PERSON AND VERIFY THEIR IDENTITY.

• NEVER WIRE FUNDS TO PEOPLE YOU HAVE NOT MET to do so is a scammer.

• FAKE CASHIER CHECKS & MONEY ORDERS ARE COMMON, BANKS WILL CASH THEM AND THEN HOLD YOU RESPONSIBLE WHEN THE FAKE IS DISCOVERED WEEKS LATER, INCLUDING CRIMINAL PROSECUTION IN SOME CASES!

• PaylessAd Inc. IS NOT INVOLVED IN ANY TRANSACTION, AND DOES NOT HANDLE PAYMENTS, GUARANTEE TRANSACTIONS, PROVIDE ESCROW SERVICES, OR OFFER "BUYER PROTECTION" OR "SELLER CERTIFICATION"

• NEVER GIVE OUT FINANCIAL INFORMATION (BANK ACCOUNT NUMBER, SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER, CREDIT CARD / PayPal Info. etc.)

• AVOID DEALS INVOLVING SHIPPING OR ESCROW SERVICES and know that ONLY A SCAMMER WILL "GUARANTEE" YOUR TRANSACTION.

Who should I notify about fraud or scam attempts?

• FTC toll free hotline: 877-FTC-HELP (877-382-4357)
• FTC online complaint form (http://www.ftc.gov/)
• Internet Fraud Complaint Center (www.ic3.gov/)
• Non-emergency number for your local police department.