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Published June 08, 2009 09:48 am - Don’t get taken in by work-from-home scams By KIM KOMANDO Scammers are getting better at duping victims with work-from-home schemes. They’re building slick sites and checking grammar and spelling. In this economy, their promises may seem irresistible. But you can steer clear of the scams. Just look for these warning signs. Ridiculous claims Few can resist the promise of easy money. Scammers often promise thousands of dollars weekly for little work. And they say experience doesn’t matter. Forget it. You won’t earn an executive’s salary stuffing envelopes. In the real world, machines do that. Nor will inexperienced writers strike gold writing short articles. Even seasoned writers struggle to earn a paycheck. Up-front investments You shouldn’t have to spend money to make money. Don’t pay for information kits, lists or directories. You can get this information free elsewhere. The same goes for product assembly kits. The company has little incentive to help you recoup your investment. It’s made its profit from you. There are exceptions. If you’ll be selling products, you’ll have to buy inventory. Some legitimate freelance sites require a membership. In these cases, you’re basically starting a business. Secret methods Many sites hawk work-at-home opportunities. Someone purportedly made hundreds of thousands with a secret method. Now, apparently out of kindness, they’re helping others. Details are vague. 
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