How to Avoid Data Entry Scams

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By Jennifer Glennon
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Many people search for the greatest work at home job that there is. Well, the one that most people try to find when they choose to work at home, a legitimate data entry job. There is legitimate data entry work at home jobs out there. The catch is that for every one legitimate job there are hundreds of data entry scams out there as well. As you search for that great paying legitimate data entry job, you will want to make sure that you have your eyes wide open for the data entry scams.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Turn down any data entry job that asks you to pay for training materials. This is one of the most common data entry scams out there on the Internet. If you ever do get any materials from the company, all it will be is a book tell you how to post the same ads that you responded to so that you can collect other people’s training fees. A legitimate data entry job will not make you pay to work for them.
Step 2

Research the data entry job that you are applying for. Go to the website and look around to see how comfortable you feel with the company. There is a lot to be said for going with one’s gut feelings when it comes to legitimate data entry jobs. If something does not seem or feel right, it probably is not. Warning signs to look for when it comes to data entry scams: large balances needed before payout, no contact information listed on the site, use of a free email service for the company, like gmail or yahoo.
Step 3

Ask questions of other people who are working at home about the data entry job that you are looking at. Word of mouth spreads fast if a data entry job is a scam. It will also be well known if the company has legitimate data entry jobs. There are many forums that you can go to ask questions about a data entry scam. One of the best sites to start at is WAHM.com.

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ucheihejirika said

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on 11/20/2009 Excellent piece

tessieann said

on 10/23/2009 Good advice and heads up! 5*

tequilasunrise said

on 10/18/2009 Thank you M'am! This data entry affair is so simple. Anyone who can read keyboard can do this. Now, the training plus the amount to pay is a wild jab comming from another direction. Your piece confirms that we be careful. Data Entry? We did this a thousand times before! Appreciate your sharing Ms. Jennifer Glennon. 5*+recommended.