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.
Do they charge a fee? – If so, it is a scam. A legitimate company will not charge you to work for them. Period. Occasionally, you will come across companies that charge for training, but most often they will deduct the cost from your first few paychecks. This is rare, however. Most companies will provide free training. There are also a few companies that will charge for the cost of having a background check performed on you. Again, this is pretty rare. Home business opportunities will often charge a start-up fee, which includes a kit containing product samples, training information and more. Don’t confuse these opportunities with telecommute positions. Very often they are advertised only as “work at home” — not telling you whether it’s a job or a business opportunity. If there is a start-up kit you need to buy, it is a business opportunity. If there is a “fee” to begin working for them (often called an...