In this age of information, new and exciting opportunities are opening up all the time. The internet is allowing more and more people to access these opportunities but the result is not always positive. While there is legitimate money to be made online, and purchases made online offer more convenience than ever before, there are also many fraudulent schemes waiting for the unprepared investor. There are ways, however, to avoid becoming a victim, and organizations willing to help those who have been victimized by such scams.