Questions a scammer doesn't want to answer

WHAT A CON ARTIST WON'T TELL YOU:

Turn the tables and spot the con - questions you can ask that will make a scammer run from 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:

	Rule 1:	Never ask the fox if he is guarding the hen house, meaning don't ask the person with the offer if the offer is legitimate.
	Rule 2:	Never accept an excuse.
	Rule 3:	Always verify information independent of any phone numbers or addresses given to you by the person with the offer.
	Rule 4:	Always contact the account holder to verify a suspicious check against the ledger.

Questions a con artist will dodge:

May I have your business license number?
Do you belong to the Chamber of Commerce?
May I call your local Chamber of Commerce?
What is the name of your banker so I can verify your statements?
May I have your broker's license number?
Would you mind going with me to speak with my bank officer?
What state/country agencies are you registered with?
What sort of references can you provide?
Can you give me addresses where I can see samples of your work?
Do you mind if I get a second opinion?
May I call your embassy about that?
Do you mind if I check with the local authorities?
May I have your contractor's license number?
Do you mind if I call the AMA (American Medical Association)?
Do you mind if I call the ABA (American Bar Association)?
Do you mind if I call the Banking Commission?
Will you show your Trustee papers to my lawyer?
Do you mind if I verify that procedure with my banker and/or my attorney?
Will you wait while I contact the account holder to verify the check?

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