Our goal here at I’ve Tried That is to warn you about scams before they hook you. The idea is that people who are about to buy “Secrets to Making a Million Dollars Without Work” will pause before hitting “buy now.” During that pause they’ll do some research and find out the truth.

Don’t cash checks from Al Snyder. It’s a scam and you’ll be left holding the bag. A ship has come in, but it’s full of rats and holes. Don’t get on it. Sink it!

Forget wondering whether this guy’s recommendations are legitimate. He’s not even a real person! (He may very well be a superhero, though.)

The only reason these scams continue is because they work—to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars. And did you know some version of this scam been around since the 1920s? (Source: Snopes.com) So keep those synapses fired up. It’s the best way to prevent yourself from becoming a victim.

A recent comment was posted outlining another success story. Getting your money back from a rebate processing scam or Angela Penbrook specifically is a bit of a challenge. Use the advice below to learn how to get back any money you sunk into a “rebate processing job.”