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Step 1
View a job advertisement looking for an envelope stuffer. These job advertisements often appear in the classifieds section of newspapers, online or on community bulletin boards. The ads normally look professionally done.
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Step 2
Read the description. These ads typically mention the thousands of dollars you can make by stuffing envelopes for a few hours a day. Some may offer a specific amount per stuffed envelope. Senior citizens or disabled people may be targeted by these advertisements. There may also be indication of a time frame in which you should respond because of the few available positions.
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Step 3
Write down the contact information. On the advertisement, the scammer will request that you mail a self-addressed, stamped envelope and a fee to a P.O. box address on the advertisement for more details. Due to the volume of responses, the advertisement will claim that the fee is necessary to separate serious applicants from those who aren't truly interested in the job. Some scammers will claim that the fee will be refunded if you decide not to pursue the position.
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Step 4
Resist the urge to mail your money and self-addressed, stamped envelope to the scammer. Be particularly suspicious if the scammers specifically request that you send well-concealed cash.
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Step 5
Receive a brochure, a simple letter or post card if you did respond to the ad. The item will simply contain instructions on how to copy the job advertisement to include a mailing address for yourself and where to place it for other job seekers to find. Basically, the only way to make money from this scam is to become a scammer.
