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Does it sound like an offer too good to resist? If you would, you’re not alone … and you’ve just fallen for one of the oldest and most classic home business scams known to man – Envelope Stuffing.
Home business scams each year rob unsuspecting victims of millions of dollars. Victims targeted include stay-at-home parents, the unemployed, elderly, disabled and people with low income. Con artists employ deception, misrepresentation and fraud; namely, an intentional perversion of truth in order to induce another to part with something of value. And, importantly, that something of value is your hard earned money.
Too good to be true!
There is no such thing as a free lunch and there is no such thing as a get-rich-quick home business, except maybe for the scammer so it’s important that you keep in mind for such offers (scams). Home business opportunities that offer a lot of income in a short period of time with little work involved should be avoided like the plague.
Be very wary of companies wanting money
Asking for money up front is a classic indicator of a con. Although it isn’t uncommon to invest money in a home business, legitimate employers never charge to hire you. If you do invest in a business opportunity, use your credit card instead of cash. Credit card companies offer greater ease of getting your money back if you are a victim of fraud.
Don’t ever call a 1-900 number
Resist the urge to call that 1-900 number “to get more information” about that great job opportunity. If not, you will be paying for the call, often a minimum charge of about $35.00. The scammer gets a portion of the money from each incoming call, and you’re stuck with the phone bill.
Take your time researching and deciding
Don’t be pressured to “act now.” It’s important that you keep in mind the fact that any business that tries to force you into making a rushed decision isn’t a business you should be working with. Take the time to find out how long the company has been in business and whether or not there have been any complaints filed against it with the Better Business Bureau. Stay away from companies that provide no telephone number or use a PO Box rather than a full street address. Get all the details and the refund policies in writing.
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