Scam Free Zone 2

Top Ten Indications of a Scam:

1. They ask for money upfront.
2. Shoddy websites.
3. Poor Contact Information.
4. Email addresses from free email providers, yahoo, hotmail, etc.
5. Promises of unlimited income.
6. No experience necessary.
7. Excessive testimonials plastered across website.
8. Requesting personal information.
9. Vague responses to inquiries.
10. They accept cash, money orders only.

Questions You Should Ask:

• Why do I have to pay to get a job?
• If you MUST pay… Can I use my credit card?
• What are my responsibilities?
• Is the job salaried or based on commission?
• When and how will I get paid?

Types of WAH Scams:

• Data Entry
• Medical Transcriptions
• Stuffing Envelopes
• Home Assemblies
• UPS and Federal Express Recovery
• Reshipping
• Check Cashing

What to do if you think you’ve been conned:

• Contact the company and ask for a refund and let them know of your intentions to notify officials.
• File complaints with:
• The Federal Trade Commission.
• The Attorney General’s office in your state.
• The Better Business Bureau.
• The company where the ad was listed.

Bottom Line: Hold on to your checkbook.