AMSOIL Dealers are occasionally the target of scam artists posing as legitimate companies. Be cautious of emails that seem out of the ordinary or don’t fit the mold of your usual communications with an organization, and be aware of phishing attempts. Even if the name and email address in the “from” box appear legitimate, hover your cursor over the email address. If the pop-up balloon reflects a different email address, the email is not legitimate and is likely an attempt to place a fraudulent order or steal personal information.
Remember to look, but don’t click. Always hover your cursor over images and links to ensure they actually match to a legitimate company. A couple minutes of online research by name, business name, address and telephone number can usually confirm whether an opportunity is legitimate. If you have doubts, do more research, decline the opportunity and advise AMSOIL and others to look out for similar activities.