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How to protect against work-at-home scams
You can defend yourself against work-at-home scams. Be alert and don’t take things at face value. Here are claims to be wary of:
• Little or no money needed upfront
• Work part-time and earn a full-time salary
• No experience necessary
• This offer is unique
Do your research. Work-at-home promotions leave many unanswered questions. Don’t send any money until you receive complete, satisfac- tory answers in writing to the following questions:
• What exactly do I need to do to earn money?
• What will I get for my investment?
• Do I have to buy anything at my own expense?
• What quality standards must I meet for products I produce?
• Will I receive a salary or do I work on commission?
• How do I get paid?
• Do I need to recruit others to the program?
• How do I get my money back if I am not satisfied?
If you don’t receive satisfactory answers to your questions, walk away from the promotion. Chances are good that the promotion is really a scam.
Chain Letters and Pyramid Schemes
You've no doubt heard from friends or coworkers or seen or received e-mails inviting you to participate in a chain-letter program. Typically, the invitation will promise you a large sum of money, even suggesting the possibility of $1 million or more in a short time, if you send say $5 to the 4 to 6 people at the top of the list. You then add your name
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