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
