How to Avoid Work at Home Scams

You have probably seen work at home jobs online that sound too good to be true, and you know what, they probably are! If it sounds too easy- it's most likely a scam. But how can you find the real work at home jobs with so many scams out there? You have to know what to look out for!

You should never have to pay any money to get started at your job. Remember- if it is a JOB, they should pay YOU- not the other way around. Now if it is an online business then that is another story completely. You can expect to put out a bit of money for a business. But for an opportunity that claims to be a job, do not hand out money ever. They will probably take your money and laugh as they run away.

If they promise that you will not have to do any work or hardly any work, run away. Just run. If they tell you that you will make $5,000 your first week- turn around. Walk the other way. Those are BIG SIGNS for scams! Like I said- if it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is. Making money is never easy so don't fall for it.

Do some investigating. After you found something that you would like to do, ask around. Google it. Google is your friend. Also try asking a question about it on Yahoo! Answers. You will get lots of great feedback there. Remember to read the answers carefully though because even some of THOSE replies are spam.

Check with the Better Business Bureau at www.bbb.org Look the company up on that website. If it isn't even listed on the BBB website then you probably shouldn't sign up for it. If the company has a bad rating with the BBB then you also probably shouldn't sign up for it.

Another thing that lots of people are apprehensive about work at home jobs is giving out their Social Security Number. Think about it. If you were getting a traditional job where you live, you would be required to give your SSN, right? You would. Legitimate companies are required to get your SSN for tax purposes if they are going to be paying you. So don't just throw your SSN around online, but if you have found a legitimate company that you want to work for and have researched it thoroughly, don't be afraid to give them your SSN.

Bottom line is, research it, check with the BBB, ask questions to people who have worked that job, then do some more research. If it doesn't sound too good to be true, the job is probably legitimate. Just do your homework so you don't kick yourself later.