This little scam has been around for a while. It does not feature in the “Top Ten” work at home scams but it might find its way there in the near future because there has been a sudden surge of activity recently from people imitating this particular online scam.
Have A Happy New Year — Five Tips For Avoiding Work At Home Scams
Ah, the New Year is upon us, and many of us are ready for a change! This is the time when thousands of people turn over a new leaf and decide to start a home based business. One major downside to this process is the unfortunate abundance of work at home scams, cleverly disguised as legitimate home based business opportunities.
Don’t Get Scammed More Than Once
How many times have you been scammed? I know that might seem like a strange question but there is a reason for it. I asked how many times you got scammed because, judging by the online advertising around over the last few months, admitting to getting scammed multiple times is the latest Internet marketing trend. The websites all these “I was scammed” people are talking about are work at home/home business opportunities. These “I was scammed” websites are multiplying and the l…
How Do You Spot A Scam?
It?s not always easy to spot a scam. Many times, checking with the BBB and other resources simply is not sufficient because the scam is too new. But when you are looking for a work at home opportunity of any kind, it helps to know what red flags to be aware of, whether in a job or business opportunity.
The first rule of thumb is can you follow the money? That is, can you figure out how the company will be earning money from your efforts? If you?re offering lifetime free s…
Why Some Work At Home Programs Don’t Work!
Work at home programs have grown in popularity in recent years. You have access to millions of people with access to the Internet.There are hundreds of programs to choose from and millions of everyday people looking to work from home. Why do some work at home programs not work out for subscribers? I don’t claim to be an expert, but from my years on the Internet, experience as owner of a work at home web site; I will try my best to shed some light on this subject.
Work-at-Home Scams – Don’t Become a Victim
Don’t become a victim of a work-at-home scam. Remember, if it sounds too good to be true it probably is.
Outsmart The Work At Home Scammers
I’m sure we’ve all seen the ads: “Earn $1000’s weekly stuffing envelopes from home!” Have you ever been tempted to send in your money for that one? I have. Luckily I didn’t do it, but I know many people have. It sounds so great, doesn’t it? Sit at home watching television while stuffing hundreds of envelopes, and get a nice check every week. If only such a job existed! Don’t fool yourself, it doesn’t. Why? Companies can easily purchase a machine that will not only stuff the e…
How To Spot A Work At Home Scam
With all the work at home opportunities advertised today, it can be difficult to pick out the true jobs from the scams. Here are some tips that will help you determine whether a job is legitimate or a scam in just minutes.
Do they charge a fee? – If so, it is a scam. A legitimate company will not charge you to work for them. Period. Occasionally, you will come across companies that charge for training, but most often they will deduct the cost from your first few paychecks….