Work at Home Scams on the Rise
September 19th, 2008 by 
Kristy
It’s no surprise that so many people are becoming interested in working at home. With gas prices obscenely high, and the economy on seriously shaky ground, who wouldn’t like to cut the daily commute out of the budget? I’ve read on forums about people who are buying $250 worth of gas a week just to go to work. That’s terrible.
The thing is, with all of this interest in working from home comes an increase in scams. According to this video from KTVK 3TV in Phoenix, the BBB took nearly twice as many complaints about work at home scams during the second quarter of 2008 as they did the first quarter. Maybe part of that has been due to an increase in the number of people who are looking for home jobs, but you know the scammers have got to be loving the fresh prospects and redoubling their efforts.
With new scams being developed all the time, it’s up to us to remain vigilant. If you want to work at home, it’s important to research every opportunity thoroughly before getting involved. And if you receive an email claiming to be from a job search site, please don’t click any links in it. Type the domain of the site into your browser’s address bar and log in from there. It might take a little longer, but it can save you from inadvertently downloading dangerous spyware or having your login information stolen.
There are more legitimate opportunities out there than ever before, so don’t let these scammers stop you from trying to find a home job. But don’t let your desire to work from home cloud your judgment, either.
Posted in Business Opportunity Scams, Job Scams | 
October 6th, 2008 at 7:31 pm
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October 30th, 2008 at 2:11 pm
Thank you for posting information about these scams. Spreading the word and educating the public is the best way to fight these scams.
Shawn Mosch
Co-Founder of ScamVictimsUnited.com
There is strength in numbers!
Check out our blog at
http://scamvictimsunited.wordpress.com
October 30th, 2008 at 6:27 pm
Thanks for visiting Shawn. I think what you’re doing with your site is great!
Kristy
November 10th, 2008 at 7:29 pm
Thanks . . . you too! I would love to exchange links with you to help even more people to find the information that they need.
Shawn Mosch
Co-Founder of ScamVictimsUnited.com
Check out our blog at
http://scamvictimsunited.wordpress.com
There is strength in numbers!
November 15th, 2008 at 6:00 pm
Hi, Kristy;
Thanks for providing another good resource for helping people understand that the work-at-home streets are not paved with gold, as so many scammers would have you believe.
I’m Chris Malta, and I’ve been fighting scams online in the Home Based Internet Business pspace for nearly ten years. I’m a published EBiz Author (McGraw-Hill), n eBiz Radio Show host, owner of an eBay Certified product sourcing company, and so on…I won’t bore you.
I’m writing to ask that you please take a look at my site at ChrisMalta.com. The site contains a great deal of free Web 2.0 content oriented around helping people understand what Home Based Internet Business scams are about, how they work, and how to keep from getting tangled up in them.
There are Scambuster Videos, ‘EBiz Tunes’ that I write, perform and record myself, “EBiz Bedtime Story” Videos with scambusting morals(really!) and more, and it’s all free content.
I’m always looking to hook up with the few other honest people out here who really do tell the truth about scams, and from what I’ve read you’re one of them.
Thanks in advance for taking a look…:o)
November 18th, 2008 at 11:30 am
Chris,
Thanks for visiting my humble little blog! It’s always nice to hear from fellow scam-haters. I’ve taken a look at your site, and it’s awesome! I will definitely be in touch.
February 21st, 2009 at 4:41 am
Hi Kristy,
Thank you for the information regarding scams. They are everywhere now. I was once a victim of those online job scams before. Have you tried using Scam Search? I think it will also help those people who are doubting and at the same time applying on these online jobs. But I believe that there are also lots of legitimate jobs. We just have to be careful.
April 18th, 2009 at 1:00 pm
Found a new one possibly ICF World Homes looks like it might be a MLM brewing in Canada.
June 9th, 2009 at 9:38 pm
Thanks for the advice. I’ve lost a couple thousand on scams. I even promoted one until I found out what it was. now i found something but still haven’t made my money back yet but I’m on my way.
I work from home because I’m a night owl. I like to work in the wee hours of the morning when it is quiet. That’s why an internet business is best for me-it is open 24/7
June 20th, 2009 at 10:22 pm
While exiting, remember it takes hard work.
- Avoid any offer that promises you’ll make a lot of money for very little work.
- Don’t rely on a money-back guarantee. Con artists rarely give money back.
- Be wary of testimonials or endorsements.
- See if the Better Business Bureau has a Reliability Report on the company.
- Never give a credit card, debit card or checking account number to any person or company that promises employment. If they wantyou to pay them it’s a scam!
- Keep a positive attitude. You are likely to fail a few times before you learn the ropes.
A comprehensive list can be found here: http://tinyurl.com/WorkTipsOnline
June 22nd, 2009 at 8:17 pm
That’s why it is so important to do your home work with whatever company you’re going to start with. Verify if they’re register to business with the Better Business Bureau of the United States and Canda