A bad economy creates a world of opportunities for scammers who feed on desperation. We’ll discuss how to protect yourself from being duped, and what to do if you believe you have been the victim of a scam, with experts from the New York State Better Business Bureau, the New York State Consumer Protection Board and Christine Durst, a nationally-recognized Internet fraud specialist.
We’ll explore the journey of a New Yorker who is trying to turn his lack of success in the Internet dating scene into a successful new venture that is creating new contract work in our region. Also, we’ll offer some tips on starting one’s own business in a tough economy. In addition, we look at why hiring disabled workers can give some businesses a competitive advantage.
Online resources are not particularly helpful unless you have relatively consistent access to a computer with an Internet connection. If you do not have suitable Internet access, your local public library can help. Find your local public library within the New York State public library system and begin making use of this valuable, free resource today.
File a complaint here if you believe you have been the victim of an Internet scam.
