How to Make Money at Home Without Being Scammed
Working at home can be a way for some people to supplement their current income, to work while caring for children, or to build a new career. The Internet is an open communication medium that allows people with legitimate money-making offers and people with scams to present their offerings to prospective entrepreneurs. In order to be able to make money on the Internet you first need to be able to discern the legitimate opportunities from the scams.
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Research all Internet money-making opportunities through agencies such as the Federal Trade Commission and the Better Business Bureau. If they have a lot of consumer complaints then they may not be legitimate.
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Determine if the opportunities you are investigating require any kind of upfront investment before you can begin work. They may come in the form of a registration fee or a training fee. If the opportunity requires an upfront fee, even if the company claims you will get the fee back over time, then it could be a scam.
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Avoid giving out personal information in the initial screening process. Information such as bank account numbers and Social Security numbers should only be requested once you have accepted the job.
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Start slowly with your work to determine how the company operates, how it gives out work, how quickly it clears work for payment and their payment schedule. Compare how the company works with what was promised in your contract and the initial company advertising. If everything is as promised, then the company is legitimate.
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Escalate your work load slowly until you are completely comfortable with the company and how it operates.
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Tips & Warnings
Keep all of your correspondence and company information together. Before signing any agreements, be sure you read and understand them. If you are unsure about something then seek the opinion of an attorney.
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