Small businesses and non-profit groups can be targets for a billing fraud scam called web cramming.
Sometimes a "web Design" company will contact a business by phone and offer a free customized website. They tell the business owner that after 30 days or so a monthly fee of $20 to $30 dollars will be billed for hosting services.
Customers are automatically billed for this service even if they did not authorize it. The charges start appearing on their phone bill. One version of the scam involves companies that offer "rebate" checks, that when cashed, will transfer the customers internet service provider. this scheme generally binds you to a contract, such as a long-term agreement with severe penalties for withdrawing.
And of course the websites are terrible quickly produced template designs - full of mistakes, and cannot be edited.
No business can afford to have a poorly designed useless website. If will cost you much more than that low monthly charge. Be aware of the effect your site will have on potential clients - often times it is the first thing they see.
