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We thought this article was great to give you some insight in making better purchasing decisions. Of course, ordering that WeGoLook Report will protect you from being a victim of scam when purchasing from miles and miles away! 

“Looking” Across the Pond

WeGoLook Expands Its Services to the United Kingdom

Just in time for the 2012 Olympic Games in London, WeGoLook.com has expanded its services to the United Kingdom. Large events such as the Olympic Games are a magnet for fraud and scams. In July, thousands of people will flock to London to attend the Olympics or even to just be in the same city as this age-old tradition, and a large number of these people will become a victim of fraud or misrepresentation. With rental properties, ticket sales, souvenirs  and the like in high demand this summer, scam artists will prey upon unsuspecting tourists by offering fake or misrepresented accommodations or items in order to trick consumers out of their money prior to arrival. Now that WeGoLook is offering “London Looks”, there is a way for consumers and tourists to protect themselves from scammers while providing custom tasking on their behalf.

WeGoLook is a unique online service that sends a real person to perform a task or “Look” at something.  WeGoLook features a vast network of “Lookers” (now in the UK) who are ready to be dispatched on a client’s behalf to an item, property or person anywhere in the UK to make a few basic observations. Lookers will verify the existence, condition and seller’s claims of any item, property or asset so consumers can avoid falling victim to fraud and misrepresentation. Lookers may take digital photos, video, observe working demonstrations, answer specific questions, offer transport and more.  Lookers will also perform custom tasks like verifying a rental property (don’t send a deposit prior to verification), meeting to purchase tickets on behalf of a customer, delivering an item to a shipper and more.   Offering field services with dynamic data capture and custom tasking for large corporate accounts is also a valuable service provided by WeGoLook.

Armed with a visual confirmation and completed personalized report, WeGoLooks’ customers are better informed, avoid costly surprises and benefit from unbiased confirmation without having to travel to the location of the item, property or persons themselves.  Virtually anything can be confirmed: a vehicle advertised on eBay, rental property, tenant damage to personal property, online dates, antiques, pets and more can now be verified through WeGoLook.

In addition to their verification services, WeGoLook also offer task completion. If there is an important business seminar next week that you can’t attend, a WeGoLook agent can be dispatched to attend the seminar and take detailed notes for you. If you need an item picked up and delivered to a shipper, a Looker can pick up the item from the Seller and deliver to a shipper or assist by arranging transport…all while taking photos of the item as it is being shipped to verify its condition. With services that are completely customizable to each individual’s needs, WeGoLook will prove to be just as valuable in the UK as it already is in the US.

 

How to Protect Yourself from “Online Bullies”

Craigslist and eBay items are easily misrepresented

In today’s explosive growth of internet business, instant gratification, and the desire to always find the best deal, consumers are putting themselves at risk to be taken advantage of by “Tech Bullies”. Many times, when a person is in the market to purchase a big-ticket item such as a car, boat, valuable antique, or piece of heavy equipment, the first place they turn is the online marketplace. Companies like eBay and Craigslist are known for making available multiple deals, allowing buyers and sellers alike to feel as if they have “cashed in.”  Many cash-strapped consumers depend on the cost savings the online world offers and are oblivious to savvy fraudsters lurking in the online shadows.

 

Again,  there are many advantages of navigating these virtual one-stop shops but  one big drawback are the  tech bullies, and it’s enough to make you think twice about turning to eBay for your big purchase. “Tech bullies” is a term coined to describe online fraudsters and scammers, who create fake listings or completely misrepresent an item in order to take advantage of naïve and unsuspecting consumers. These fraudulent listings can scam you out of thousands of dollars that you may never see again. Tech bullies are hard to catch and difficult to prosecute, as many of them are part of world-wide crime rings. However, there is a way to protect yourself before you ever even initiate the transaction.

Companies like WeGoLook.com were created to protect those very consumers who participate in online shopping. The disadvantage of shopping online, although it can score you some amazing deals, is that you have no way to personally verify the condition, or even existence, of the item before you buy it. The seller may upload some photos and perhaps a video of the item to their auction or marketplace listing, but how do you know those pictures are current, or weren’t stolen from an old listing and used to scam you out of your money? The only way to truly be sure is to “Look” at it in person by dispatching a WeGoLook agent.

WeGoLook is a nationwide, third-party verification company with over 7,500 agents, or “Lookers,” across the country (and currently expanding to Canada, Australia, and the UK) ready to be dispatched to verify any item, person, place, or asset. They have created an affordable way for internet consumers to shop with confidence and peace of mind. Lookers can take current photos of the item, video a working demonstration, verify the condition and note any damage, and also answer any specific questions you may have. For vehicles, heavy equipment, motorcycles and ATVs, they will verify the make, model, VIN, serial number, hours/mileage, etc. Offering dynamic data capture and customized reporting templates, WeGoLook can customize any order to fit your needs. Lookers may also be trained or certified in your field to better serve you. 

Before proceeding with any purchase, you should verify the item. As the relationship between humans and technology continues to mesh and blend, internet scammers and fraudsters will increase, trying hard to scam consumers out of their money. Internet shopping is becoming increasingly more popular and available, so rather than putting yourself at risk to be scammed out of thousands of dollars, go through companies like WeGoLook to verify before you buy. The peace of mind is priceless!

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Afraid of Getting Scammed Online? WeGoLook Will Verify Online Purchases for You

Have you ever been nervous of being scammed on an item you are about to buy or bid on online? Behold: WeGoLook, an online verification service for items you are about to purchase via the web.

We spoke with Robin Smith, co-founder of WeGoLook, who says her goal “was to create a company which would enable anyone with any budget to be able to safely purchase items online without becoming a victim of fraud. That goal has grown to include a huge team of awesome persons working hard for our corporate clients and individuals to help them do anything they need done.”

WeGoLook gives buyers the peace of mind that the item they are about to bid on is what the seller claims it is, and proves that it actually exists. The company sends out a “Looker,” or someone in that area who can verify its authenticity. For a small fee, the Looker will travel to the item or property, give a detailed report, take photos, and answer any specific questions the buyer might have.

Smith says that WeGoLook beats the competing companies because it is located everywhere in the US, Australia, Canada (and soon the UK), it has customer service interaction readily available to ensure quality control of entire transaction from start to finish, and corporations utilize its services to perform occupancy verifications, cell tower site inspections, and verify collateral assets with the Lookers’ customizable reporting template.

Sign up on WeGoLook today, and check them out on Facebook and Twitter!

About the Author: Justine Gananian

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Justine Gananian is an junior at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, studying journalism with a concentration in public relations. Before blogging for The Valley Girl Show, Justine has had multiple public relations and communications internships. She has a passion for public relations and loves working with all forms of social media. Likes: meeting new people, Peet’s lattes, and 30 Rock. Dislikes: traffic, cheese, and being late.

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Everyone has experienced the disappointment that results when an item they purchased online showed up in less-than-stellar condition. WeGoLook is an incredibly useful web-app that can help prevent people from being surprised by the condition of items they purchase site-unseen.

Websites like eBay and Craigslist have made online shopping a breeze. In many cases, however, the photos that sellers post of their products can be misleading or deceptive. WeGoLook can help you avoid buying items that aren’t as they seem by sending professional inspectors to visit those items in person before any money changes hands. The next time you’re thinking about buying a car, renting a property, or making a major purchase online, take the time to sign in to WeGoLook and order a custom report before pulling the trigger on your latest acquisition. WeGoLook will send one of its 7,000 qualified agents to inspect the item and gather any specific information you request. The information the agent gathers will be published in a custom report, which you can use in making a decision on whether to continue forward with the purchase you were planning to make.

In addition to confirming the existence of the property in question, WeGoLook’s agents can confirm brands, manufacturers, and model numbers. They can also take up to 10 digital photographs and answer any questions you have, like the product’s size, weight, or condition. Users who pay for WeGoLook’s upgraded services can also get expert appraisals, custom videos, working demonstrations, and help with shipping or transportation arrangements.

Practical Uses:
◦Make sure the computer you’re buying on eBay actually works
◦Find out whether the vacation rental you’re looking at is in a good location
◦Get information on the quality and condition of a vintage handbag you’re buying
◦Run a background check on a person you met on a dating site

Insider Tips:
◦WeGoLook has more than 7,000 inspectors nationwide
◦People looking for work can sign up to become WeGoLook agents
◦All WeGoLook agents have undergone background checks
◦Agents can provide up to 10 digital photos for verification purposes

What we liked:
◦WeGoLook provides an assurance to people buying expensive items on eBay
◦Families can save themselves trouble by having a WeGoLook agent inspect vacation rental properties before they arrive
◦Users can pay to have a WeGoLook agent watch the seller pack and ship the items they bought
◦WeGoLook offers property disaster inspection for landlords who own rentals

What we didn’t like:
◦Nothing

Alternatives:
◦TaskRabbit – http://www.taskrabbit.com
◦Zaarly – http://www.zaarly.com

Company Info:
◦Launched: June 2010
◦Privately Held
◦Headquarters: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
◦Founded by: Mark Caywood, Robin Smith, and Mat Smith

Costs:
◦WeGoLook report is $49
◦Additional services cost extra