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Comment on Work at Home Scams on the Rise by Nevil

Nevil — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 01:17:39 +0000

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

Comment on Work at Home Scams on the Rise by Jordan

Jordan — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 03:22:51 +0000

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.

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Comment on Work at Home Scams on the Rise by d decker

d decker — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 02:38:32 +0000

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

Comment on Payment Processing Jobs by cece

cece — Tue, 26 May 2009 05:39:07 +0000

I have a friend who made money remailing packages to the Cayman Islands . He did not know who sent him the packages and just knows they sent him money to mail them and he did. Nothing happened but it shocked me (freaked me out!). I imagined all sorts of things could have happened to him He is over 85 years old. He swears out he didnt spend any of his own money but I am not sure. What scams have U heard involving the Cayman Islands?

Comment on Payment Processing Jobs by Success-Marketing Work At Home

Success-Marketing Work At Home — Mon, 25 May 2009 01:39:54 +0000

I have found that finding what you want to do as your career and then “happening to work from home” may be the best way to avoid these scams. I’m a pro photographer working from home and I do internet marketing and coaching, so I avoid doing someone else’s grunt work (or shady work). Maybe my blog can help you figure some of this out.

Best,

Charles Seymour Jr
http://twitter.com/UltimateWAHDads

Comment on Buying a Website by TD

TD — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 18:03:33 +0000

sitepoint.com has a ebay like auction for established domains. They have a ranking system too that is decent. Just for my info for domain searchers. There are A LOT of scammers trying to unload websites with BAD keywords for adsense. Good luck!

Comment on Work at Home Scams on the Rise by TD

TD — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 18:00:46 +0000

Found a new one possibly ICF World Homes looks like it might be a MLM brewing in Canada.

Comment on Payment Processing Jobs by Kristy

Kristy — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 23:50:38 +0000

Katie,

I’m not sure how well those sites screen job posters, but most do not do a very good job of it. At any rate, if they gave you the job without even asking for an interview, that’s not a good sign. And from the sounds of things they’re pushing the job on you, and that’s a really bad sign. I’d say trust your instincts and send back the package.

Comment on Payment Processing Jobs by Katie

Katie — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 19:40:39 +0000

Hi Kristy,

They do have the job posted on careerbuilder and indeed.com. I can’t remember if I applied for it or not. I just got a call from a guy telling me that my first fedex package will arrive today and he will send me instructions on what to do. I don’t really want to do this anymore because I don’t trust it. I don’t think it is legit. I am scared to get involved. I am not sure if I should just sent the package back to them?

Comment on Payment Processing Jobs by Kristy

Kristy — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:38:04 +0000

Hi Katie,

A web search brought up a company called HC Pacific that manufactures aerospace fasteners. Did you apply with the company, or post your resume on a job search site where they might have found you? And are they offering you a job or requesting an interview? Always be leery of job offers that you didn’t apply for and/or the company doesn’t request an interview first.

I don’t really have enough information to tell you with any certainty if this is legit. If you could provide the answers to these questions, I might be able to be of more assistance.