Silence is fraud's best friend.  Word of mouth is fraud's worst enemy.  Pass the word!^TM

WHAT A CON ARTIST WON'T TELL YOU

A con artist will tell you everything and anything you want to hear - up to the point where you start asking pointed questions.  These are the questions a con artist will not answer, or will answer with false information,  or lull you with excuses, and then flee the scene:  Never accept an excuse!

Questions a con artist will dodge:

1. May I have your business license number?

2. Do you belong to the Chamber of Commerce?

3. What is the name of your banker so I can verify your statements?

4. May I have your broker's license number?

5. Would you mind going with me to speak with my bank officer?

6. What state/country agencies are you registered with?

7. What sort of references can you provide?

8. Can you give me addresses where I can see samples of your work?

9. Do you mind if I get a second opinion?

10. May I call your embassy about that?

11. Do you mind if I check with the local authorities?

12. May I have your contractor's license number?

13. Do you mind if I call the AMA (American Medical Association)?

14. Do you mind if I call the ABA (American Bar Association)?

15. Do you mind if I call the Banking Commission?

16. Will you show your Trustee papers to my lawyer?

17. May I call your local Chamber of Commerce?

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Given the situation, I'll bet you can think up a few questions of your own.  If not, please contact us.