Monday, 18 April 2016

The Ultimate Cheat Sheet on Scams in Online Training

In this world of extreme competition, everyone is just craving to be better than the others they know. This emotion has not just captivated the students, but is trickling down their parents as well. It is sad but true. And do you know who’s making money out of this? “Training Institutes” is your answer. There are millions of private coaching centers in every corner of the world. It is nothing but fear that they ride on – fear of students losing out to someone, fear of parents not being able to give their children everything that their neighbor gives. Many of these institutes are present in the online world because of the fact that they are afraid to keep their identity transparent. Here’s a quick guide to stay alert and avoid getting trapped with online fraudsters who pose as tutors.

Browse their website thoroughly and look for authentic location details, contact numbers etc.


Word of mouth quotient must be high. Have you heard of them before? What have you heard about them and from whom? Collect answers to all the above questions before taking your decision


If you haven’t heard of them from a friend, then look for reviews and ratings. Check for testimonials from their previous customers and listen to what they have to say. And yes, ensure that they have decent number of reviews. They may have a 5 star rating but it matters whether it is from 1 user or 100 users!


Opt for introductory or trial offers initially. Take a few lessons and see if they seem genuine and you can make the most of the time and money that you are about to spend


Try getting in touch with the trainer through phone or email and get all your queries sorted


Look for secure payment gateways like PayPal, Citrus etc. Ensure that you have received an OTP for your transaction and once your transaction is successful, take a printout of the receipt


In spite of all these efforts, if you are cheated, don’t delay in filing a complaint against the institute in discussion. Make sure that you support your complaint with necessary documents

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