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The first thing you should do is research their background. For instance, concerning online education, a professional won’t hesitate to answer questions like:

– When, where, and in what did you graduate?
– What courses have you completed, and from which institutions were they issued?
– Who was your last employer?
A serious teacher will proudly detail the journey that led to their achievements, such as a degree, specialised courses, prestigious employers, and significant roles. A fraud, on the other hand, will try to convince you that degrees, diplomas, and stable jobs are unnecessary. They’ll claim that you can achieve the same results quickly without serious study. They will tell you that you will learn faster with online courses.. SCAM! Obviously, it’s not true!

It freaks me out when I see teachers selling the idea of a secret method.
If you follow their teachings for a certain time, you’ll eventually obtain the same method allowing you to emulate their results. It’s just a psychological ploy for new students.
A genuine teacher never thinks about selling a “secret method” because it simply doesn’t exist.
Do you want the secret method? Study and practice. How much? Until you can do what you need to do! And this applies to everything!

Those with bad intentions often use emotional manipulations to make you take a specific action. Imagine wanting to learn a new language and finding a DIY course. You access a free lesson where the teacher, well-dressed and confident, tells you how they learned not only the language you want but also fluently speak several others, leading a life they never imagined before. They show you a diary filled with pages in different languages, videos from trips around the world…

They’re trying to impress you, make you believe that with their course, you can achieve extraordinary results. And if you don’t buy now, the opportunity is lost!
So, what can you ask?

– What degree do you have?
– Can you show me videos where you speak with native speakers?
– Can I see results from some of your students?
– Can you send me the titles of the textbooks you use?

If the teacher is genuine and competent, they’ll be able to showcase their skills satisfactorily and guide you through the language learning process. If the teacher is a scammer, they’ll likely evade the question, respond vaguely, and shift the focus to convince you.