It's not always easy to spot a scam. Clever use of highfalutin claims and over-zelous promises make just about any gutter-worthy guide sparkle like gold. Here's some tips for avoiding these charlatans.
* Know who you're buying from. Do your research BEFORE you lay down your money for the guide. This is paramount. If you don't know anything about your guide, it's infintely harder to make an informed decision when purchasing it.
* Take claims made on 'Gold Farming Guide' websites with a grain of salt. Most of these 'hooks' are meant to drag in customers, and sadly, the majority of them get bites. Being objective when reading through sales pages will prevent you from getting dragged down hook, line, and sinker.
* Avoid any guide that promises "over 500g an hour". I've played this game for nearly three years now and was even the second 80 Death Knight on my server. Only in VERY rare circumstances will your GPH skyrocket like that.
* Know your rights. Any reputable guide has a 60-day money back guarantee. If you don't think you got the right guide, RETURN IT and keep on truckin'. Not every guide can be the best one, so don't settle 'till you're satisified.
This isn't everything either. Most of 'staying safe' when buying these guides is common sense. Mammoth mount in three days? Not bloody likely. Get a good understanding of what's realistic, and if the features of the guide seem legitimate, follow the steps above and make your decision, but never beforehand.
