Work at Home Job Scams

Working at home has many benefits. No commute, no daycare, no expenses. It's an attractive prospect, particularly for stay at home moms. However, you must be careful which employment opportunities you sign up for. When considering whether or not to start working for a company from home, it is imperative that you do your homework. If you are not familiar with how work-at-home-jobs, or WAHJs, typically work, then you may feel overwhelmed or lost as to how to go about checking out a company to see if it is legitimate. Here are some red flags you should look out for, and a few starting tips:

Did you receive the job invitation in an e-mail? If so, it is more than likely a scam. Legitimate companies looking to hire employees are not so desperate as to need to send out mass emails to generate interest. The WAHJ market is very competitive.

Does it sound too good to be true? Then it is. Consider this: if everyone could "Make 10k Plus Per Month!", would anyone work a normal job? Like any other "get-rich-quick" scheme, if it sounds too easy for the rewards you get from it, steer clear. You can make a living with WAHJs but it will be on the same level as an outside job.

Are they asking for money upfront? I cannot stress this enough-never pay to apply for a job. Would you give away your hard earned money to apply for an outside of the home job? The same rule applies to WAHJs.

Are they asking for your personal information without giving you any information upfront? Do not give out your personal information without first checking the legitimacy of the company. Every site should have an FAQ section that will answer any questions you may have about the job requirements and reimbursement. If the FAQ section does not sufficiently answer your questions, look for a contact phone number or email address, and speak with someone about the job before giving any personal information.