How to Find Scam Reports for Legitimate Online Jobs

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Many online jobs are available for individuals who wish to work for themselves or simply want the freedom to work when they want to, where they want to. However, there are also many scams on the Internet claiming that you can make money with simple programs. Some even charge you to find online jobs. You should never pay to find legitimate online work and you should never pay to apply for a legitimate online job. To find out if an online job is a legitimate opportunity, it is best to do a little research upfront.

Things You'll Need

• Information on company being researched
• Phone
• Computer
• Internet connection

Instructions

1. Collect information on the job opportunity you would like to investigate: name of company, location, phone number, type of business and open job positions to name a few.

2. Go online and visit the Better Business Bureau (BBB) at bbb.org and follow the link to the USA Site or the Canada Site. The links to the national sites are located just under the Zip Code box that will help you find a BBB office location near you.

3. Go online and visit the Better Business Bureau (BBB) at bbb.org and follow the link to the USA Site or the Canada Site. The links to the national sites are located just under the Zip Code box that will help you find a BBB office location near you.

4. You may also call the BBB at 703-276-0100 to get this information.

Tips & Warnings

• Many legitimate online jobs are available in different industries for people of all skill levels. However, there are also a lot of scams. It is best to do your research and not accept any job without knowing who the company is, what they are paying you for and what your job responsibilities are. Online jobs are just like day jobs in the office. There are expectations and responsibilities.

• To find legitimate online jobs, look for people who are doing what you want to do and ask them how and where they find work.

• Do not pay to apply to a job. No legitimate online job will ask you for money to apply.

• Don't pay for a job source board to give you information about online jobs. Legitimate online jobs can be found without paying for the information.

• Do not give out personal information when applying for a job online, such as your bank account, SSN, driver's license number or any other personal information.

References

• The Better Business Bureau: Research US Based Companies
• The Riley Guide: Online Job Scam Resources
• Privacy Rights Clearinghouse: Understanding Reg Flags and How to Avoid Online Job Scams

Resources

• Ripoff Report