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What does it mean to show good faith?

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It generally means to commit money or something of value as a way of demonstrating a sincere intention to follow through or at least seriously consider a business deal. For example, if you wish to purchase a particular house and want the seller to take it off the market on your behalf while you arrange financing, you may be asked to make a good-faith deposit, which might not be refundable. PLEASE BE CAREFUL! There are many online schemes and scams promising you money for your assistance. They often ask that you wire them money to show good faith, perhaps based on a check they send you, which they may claim is their showing of good faith. Even though your bank accepts deposit of that check, all the money will disappear when the check is found out to be bad. DO NOT give out personal or financial information, codes, or passwords in response to any online too-good-to-be-true offer. DO NOT send money to strangers. You cannot get your money back, and because your money leaves the country, law enforcement cannot help you.

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