Not facts, per se, but golden guidelines for handling money:
Beggars - Those who ask for money do not have your best interests in mind.
Strangers - Never lend large sums of money to strangers.
Friends - Neither a borrower, nor a lender be; for loan oft loses both itself and friend.
Lawyers - Have a lawyer read contracts that involve large sums of money before you sign anything.
Contracts - Use signed contracts when dealing with large sums of money.
Overseas - Never wire large sums of money overseas; without a direct way to wire money, there is no direct way to get that money back.
Scams - Anything that promises over 20% return is likely a scam. Find other ways to make or invest your money.
Advice - Listen to a trusted friend’s advice before making large monetary decisions.
