Fraud Awareness Tips
By
myBoat.com Staff Writers
Palm Harbor, FL -- Because there is
no foolproof way to prevent fraud, awareness and good judgment can be your best
defense.
If
you receive a suspicious email or are the victim of a scam, email us
right away.
Step
1:
If you are the victim of a scam, please email us with as much
information as possible.
Step
2:
Forward any suspicious email us immediately. DO NOT change the
subject line because doing so may prevent us from identifying trends and
preventing similar scams in the future.
Step
3:
File a complaint with the Internet
Fraud Complaint Center to inform federal and state law enforcement
agencies. We strongly recommend that you report fraud to local law enforcement
as well.
myBoat.com investigates reports
of fraud to better protect our customers against future fraud. We support law
enforcement agencies in the prosecution of Internet criminals and work
diligently to prevent fraud.
Internet
Fraud Resources
Visit
the sites below to learn more about Internet fraud.
Internet
Fraud Complaint Center (IFCC)
Internet Fraud Preventive Measures
Better
Business Bureau (BBB)
Be a Smarter Consumer
Federal
Trade Commission (FTC)
Practical Tips
to Help You Be on Guard Against Internet Fraud
Securities
& Exchange Commission (SEC)
Fake Seals and Phony
Numbers: How Fraudsters Try to Look Legit
Department
of Motor Vehicles
Contact Your State Department of Motor Vehicles