Work-at-Home Scams
I’m doing a lot of research for the Globe about employment-related scams — here’s a page from the Better Business Bureau about the most-common work-at-home scams.
To avoid falling for work-at-home scams, both on- and off-line, look for the following warning signs:
- Overstated claims of product effectiveness;
- Exaggerated claims of potential earnings, profits, or part-time earnings;
- Claims of “inside” information;
- Requirements of money for instructions or products before telling you how the plan works;
- Claims of “no experience necessary.”
You’d think this would go without saying, but if something seems too good to be true, it probably is. I have a stack of reference materials on the subject, so if you ever have any questions on any of these types of scams, please please please drop me a line before giving anyone any money.
