Tips to avoid scams

Most people you meet online are lovely, genuine people. Everyday thousands of people use Sulekha to successfully connect with fellow Indians in the USA. Of course, there will always be the few bad eggs out there, just like in the ‘real’ world.

Here are a few tips to remember while interacting with others on Sulekha:

• Sulekha is all about being local - Always meet with whoever you’re dealing with face to face, which is an easy way to avoid any potential scams.
  
  
• Avoid transacting with unknown people - Never give out your bank details or any financial information unless you are certain you can trust the person contacting you.
  
  
• Never wire funds via Western Union, Moneygram or any other wire service - Anyone who asks you to do so is likely to be a scammer.
  
  
• Fake cashier checks & money orders are common - Banks will hold you responsible when the fake is discovered weeks later
  
  
• Avoid deals involving shipping or Escrow Services - Only a scammer will guarantee your Transaction.
  
  
• Sulekha is not involved in any transaction - Sulekha does not handle payments, provide escrow, "buyer protection" or "seller certification."
  
  
• If a deal sounds too good to be true, it probably isn't - Scammers usually try to lure people by providing a deal that you cannot refuse. Be rest assured, if you are offered any such deal, he/she is most likely a scammer.