If you respond to an ad like this one...

YOU COULD GET
SCAMMED!!!

"National Business Trainers, Inc." is not a real company. It is a fake, posted by the Federal Trade Commission to spotlight the hazards of investment and business opportunity scams marketed through seminars.

Promises of quick, easy money can be a powerful lure. Here's how you can avoid becoming a victim of a seminar pitch.

• Take your time. Don't be rushed into buying anything at a seminar. Avoid high-pressure sales pitches that require you to buy now or risk losing out on the opportunity.

• Investigate the business you're considering investing in.

• Be wary of "success stories" or testimonials of extraordinary success.

• Be cautious about purchasing from seminar representatives who are reluctant to answer questions, or who give evasive answers to your questions.

• Ask about how much money you need to qualify for the investment or sales opportunity, and ask about the company's refund policy. Get this in writing.

Before you invest or buy into any investment or business opportunities offered at seminars, check out the FTC's Facts for Consumers brochure, The Seminar Pitch: A Real Curve Ball. You can also access additional information on business opportunities and investments.