Watch Out for Genealogy Scams

Not everyone in the genealogy business is worth dealing with. There are plenty of scams, hoaxes and bad deal out there. Be aware of these common ones.

Though genealogy may seem like a harmless and reasonably friendly sort of hobby, that doesn't mean there aren't people out there hoping to cash in your family tree interests. Be aware of some common scams and hoaxes so that you don't get led down the wrong path in search of that next ancestor.

Besides losing money and possibly time, you could also find yourself losing faith in your own research once you realize that you have gotten faulty information.