Work at Home Scams

More and more people are discovering the possibilities of working from home - and unfortunately, that means scammers have found a large sea of "fresh meat" to take advantage of.  For every legitimate work at home opportunity out there, you can bet there are dozens of scams too.

Keep your eye on this section of Creative Work at Home - we'll be posting plenty of information and warnings so YOU will know how to avoid being scammed.  Start with these articles:

• How to Spot a Work at Home Scam
  With all the work at home opportunities advertised today, it can be difficult to pick out the true jobs from the scams. Here are some tips that will help you determine whether a job is legitimate or a scam in just minutes.
  
  
• Common Work at Home Scams
  Scammers are getting more creative every day, coming up with new schemes to get your money. Knowledge is power! By educating yourself on the common scams and keeping aware about new ones, you can stop the scammers in their tracks.
  
  
• How Scammers Prey on Your Desperation
  I'm sure we've all seen the ads: "Earn $1000's weekly stuffing envelopes from home!" Have you ever been tempted to send in your money for that one?
  
  
• Don't Fall for a Money-Back Guarantee
  Have you ever been tempted to pay for a work-at-home opportunity because they offer a money-back guarantee? It's amazing how easily we rationalize our doubts away when we want something very badly.
  
  
• Are You Serious About Working at Home?
  Are you so serious about working at home that you would pay money to prove it? If you answer yes to that question, you are a prime target for scammers - because this is one tactic they love to use.