• No stranger gives you money for nothing.
• Never take your money out of your bank account at the suggestion of anyone. Ask your bank manager, who knows about con games, for advice or assistance.
• Think or talk over any money-making plan with your lawyer or your accountant.
• Never give out your secret code for your automated teller card, nor your credit card numbers to strangers.
• Read any contract carefully before you sign, and seek legal advice, if necessary.
• Ask to see credentials of door-to-door salespeople.
• Do not order anything through the mail if the ad does not clearly state what you get for your money.
• Do not invest except through recognized and well-established investment dealers.
• Do not join discount buying clubs that have large membership fees or will not give sample price lists before you join.
• Do not accept free gifts or enter contests unless you understand all that is involved.
• Do not be afraid or intimidated by a salesperson or merchant if you think you are right