Magazine Subscription Fraud

Have you ever gotten a person selling magazines at your door? Whether it is for a charity, a school, or any other purpose. It could be a scam. Scam artists are no strangers to setting up fake charities and having people donate right into their pockets. The better business bureau receives hundreds of reports a year for magazine subscription fraud. But the thieves don't stop at getting you to donate to their fake charity, if you let them into our home, they sometimes will also steal your valuables as well. Recently a couple of young adults have gotten arrested for magazine fraud after collecting more than 4000$ in magazine sales receipts for a magazine subscriptions they claimed were for a local school. These young adults are often scammed themselves to sell for "sales crews." They are told they will see the country and make easy money, all while usually selling fake magazine subscriptions. Often these young adults come back without making anything, after travel expenses have been deducted from their pay. All after suffering physical and mental abuse by their managers. To avoid being scammed, refuse to buy from any "out of towners" because most people committing magazine fraud sell on the road t avoid being caught. Pay with a credit card so that you can track where your money goes. Remember too, that legitimate companies will have in writing the terms and conditions of service, ask for this. These are all ways to avoid being scammed, stay safe!