Work At Home Scams
Scams have come a long way since envelope stuffing and chain letters. Most people just assume that scams are anything that requires money to work at home. But oh how times have changed. Yes there are still many scams trying to sell you pipe dreams, secrets or systems that will allegedly make you a few hundred dollars per day or weeks such as Rebate Processing, Typing/Data Entry, Google Money Scams, etc. But the far worst kinds are the ones that are cleverly disguised job offers that don’t ask you for a dime such as reshipping packages, cashing checks or wiring money. Many of these scams will even use the brand or identity of legitimate companies to lure you into a sense of security.
As the owner of a work at home website Work At Home Careers.com that has been sited for helping people avoid scams by nationwide publications and news agencies, I know a little about these scams. So I’ve decided to update you with the latest scams on this blog. Look, this ain’t rocket science.Scams tend to repeat themselves with slight variations so you’ll start seeing a pattern as you continue to read the items listed below. A lot of times a scam will quack like duck, walk like a duck and talk like duck but call itself a golden goose. It doesn’t matter. If it sounds like one of the scams listed below, then it’s probably a scam. Don’t let a different website name, job description, color, or name confuse. For instance Google Money Tree is a known scam so if another company calls itself Google Pesos Bush and exhibits many of the traits described in the Google Money Tree scams; It’s probably the same scam. There is no need to try to convince yourself otherwise.
Don’t pay for these pipe dreams or fall for fake jobs that just fall out the sky and sound too good to be true. If you want my legitimate non-traditional work at home recommendations click here. If you’re looking for a traditional job with no strings or fees attached then visit my Work At Home Companies page.
At the end of the day, if you spend some time reading many of the scams and the comments of the victims listed below, you’ll quickly become equipped to avoid any scam and see the BS from a mile away. But its up to you to take advantage of the information. Good luck.
Want To Know if A Company Is A Scam?
Watch the following video and in about 5 minutes, you should be able determine if a company is legitimate or a big scam! If you don’t have 5 minutes then here’s a simple tip, if it sounds to good to be true, then it is. Here’s another one, if your instincts are making you feel uneasy about a company or opportunity, that’s the gift God gave us to sense danger so we could avoid being eaten by a lion or something. These instincts are usually right when it comes to work at home as well. Follow them.
You may also want to read our Top 10 Tips To Avoid Online Scams article.
Report A Scam!
Think you’ve been scammed? Don’t let the punks get away with it! Do your part by reporting the scam using the form at the bottom of the page! Provide as much details as possible. In some cases we may be able to help you, so the more information you can provide in terms of the site, ad that may have been used, etc the better. Don’t let the scam artist get away with this. Sometimes the best thing to do is put their dirty laundry out on the web so others can find it and force these people out of business. So post your scam experience in the form at the bottom of this page!
Work From Home Scams To Avoid:
Typing & Data Entry “Jobs” Scam
Cashing Fake Checks & Wire Transfer Scams
Package Forwarding & Reshipping Job Scam
Google Money / Work At Home Scams
Paid Surveys Online Scams
Warning: Government Cash Grant Scams!
Rebate Processors Scams
Cash Gifting – Giving Programs Scams
Cash4Gold.com Scams
Work At Home Sites Busted By FTC!
Top 5 Work At Home Scam Fighting Websites
Top 5 Work At Home Scams
Derby House Fabrics Bookkeeper Job Scam!
Recruitment Offer Scam By Apex Paperworks
Part Time Job Offer Scam – WUJIANG TEXTILE CO.LTD
Infomercial Scams
Job Offer 10% Get Back If Interested.
Company Representative Needed (Payment For Services)
Universal fabrics and Fashion Inc Job Opportunity
Receivables Processing Specialist
IRS Tax Refund Scam Email
Bookkeeper Work At Home
Uk National Lottery Online Promo
Lottery Scam!
Health Insurance Co-pay Scam
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That is too funny! I can’t believe I didn’t pick up on that...
Hi Pamela,
I’m sorry to hear about this.
Thanks for sharing this scam with others. Hopefully we can help others avoid it.
Looking at the site one of the things that popped out to me was that the site was hosted on a free server bravenet. That would’ve made me wonder because most professional companies would have their own paid hosting.
But it’s not something that usually alarms people of a possible scam. At the end of the day like so many scam artist today it was very cleverly done.
But you did the right thing by reporting this company here and the other consumer protection agencies. Hopefully it will lead to some action against this company.
I just wish we would’ve met sooner as I could’ve probably steered you into a legitimate solution such as HomeJobStop:
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/2008/04/08/avoiding-work-at-home-ads/
Don’t let this experience jade you. I’ve been scammed many times. You have to look at things like this as learning experience that just made you a better educated work at home seeker which means you’re that much closer to finding work at home jobs and more likely to avoid further scams in the future.
Life experiences is what shape us and make us wiser. This is no different. So keep that in mind in stay positive.
Eddy
Thanks again for sharing.
Eddy
ReplyHi Eddy.
I wanted to report a scam. Iseekquote.com. They are advertising for an administrative specialist. Everything seems legit but when I researched on Google, I noticed that there are several scam alerts on this company. It is a money mule.. That send fraudulent checks and want you to send them money.
They seem so legit, that they state they offer medical/vision benefits, $17.50 per hour for processing insurance quote data. They even state that they provide 2 weeks training…..The phone number and address associated with the site goes to a private residence.
I didn’t want to see someone get hurt over this.. They almost got me. I am still actively looking for a work at home job. Hopefully, I will get one soon.
ReplyI would like to warn everyone that Partner With Paul and Carbon Copy Pro are both scams. Neither is at all legit. I wish I had known that in order to find out what a scam they are, I would have to lose money.
ReplyI can only hope that my warning will help them lose a lot more money. I wish it would make them go out of business, but I know that’s a fat chance.
Hi Diane,
Thanks for sharing your experience. Would you mind providing more details as to why this is a scam? We make it a point not to run around calling companies scams unless there is some more detailed explanation behind it.
Too often when it comes to work at home, people are quick to call something a scam when they haven’t been able to make money with a program. So I definitely would appreciate more details if you’re willing to share what happened.
Did they take money from you and not provide what you paid for?
Did they provide misleading information about what they would actually be providing? i.e. Paid for an apple and got an orange instead.
Look forward to reading more details about your experience.
Thanks again.
Eddy
ReplyHi Eddy,
Just wanted to confirm that I too was taken in, like Victoria by the http://www.iseekquote.com administrative specialist ad. It was posted on a usually legitimate site that I get postings from. That member site is usually up on this stuff, so I didnt start to get really suspicious until today when the guy “Mr Jack Holt” said he was going to be gone for a week and I was to keep doing the STUPID re-writing of articles he started me on 4 days ago. GAWWWDDD I have been on the internet a long time, but I must be getting slack, cause usually I can spot a scam coming a mile away and this one totally snookered me in!
Now that I have found your site, I will be checking back for updates on new scammers…THANK YOU
ReplyHi Jody,
Thanks for sharing.
I’m happy you found our site as well.
Scam artist are very slick, they’re like roaches they’re constantly adapting to environment so that they can survive and multiply. lol
Even the most seasoned work at home seeker can become a victim. But in most cases if you follow the steps in our video above you can avoid a lot of crap.
Take care.
Eddy
ReplyI want this website Billionforex.com to be closed completely. They scam people by asking them to invest in e-gold. I like your program, Keep it up!
ReplyHi Alexander,
Thanks for sharing your experience with this company.
I’m glad you enjoy our site. If you haven’t already, be sure to subscribe to our site updates:
http://www.WorkAtHomeNoScams.com/subscribe
and read some of our recommended legitimate work at home opportunities listed here:
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/articles
Take care and thanks again.
Eddy
ReplyHi Eddy:
Thank you so much for your advice and your site is awesome, I am the lady who sent you message concerning DataProcessors.org. I have moved on and I had been doing surveys even before signing up with this so called legit company, My quesion now is, how do I stop the assignments they keep sending in my email account, I report them as spam and had even blocked them, that doesn’t seem to be working, Of course having learned a valuable lesson I have long since stopped doing them,
Had even wrote to them and requested they stop sending them They still keep sending one a day, what should I do ?
ReplyHi Eunice,
You’re quite welcome! Thanks you for the kind words. I’m happy you really like the site.
In terms of the emails, blocking the address that the assignments are coming from usually works. If anything you can email your email provider and see if they can help you block these people.
At the end of the day it’s more of annoyance than anything. So the good old delete button works great too. lol
Hope this helps.
Eddy
ReplyProcess at home. Angel Stevens. That should be enough for your scam search. I am sorry I didn’t find your site earlier. Paid $197, read materials downloaded, clicked on affiliates or recommended sites and was continually asked for more money for more “free” stuff. I called 800# and they immediately processed a refund (so they say) and canceled my “membership”. You have to complete a 7 week certification course before you are given company “tools”. You will not be making money “immediately, in 5 min. or 30 min.” I want to report them to BBB as well.
ReplyHi Marcy,
Thanks for sharing. Yes I’ve heard the horror stories about Angel and the variations of their rebate processing nonsense.
I wish you would have found our site sooner as well.
Just be sure you are subscribed so you don’t ever mess anything we may cover in the way of scams or legitimate opportunities: http://www.workathomenoscams.com/subscribe
In any event, be sure to call your credit card company and have them cancel the charges. Don’t wait on these guys to do it.
I believe the BBB has received massive complaints about these guys. So they’re pretty well known around the web. But that’s only helpful if people do their research before getting involved in these type of investments.
In either case, I hope everything works out for you.
At least now you have a resource to help you and hopefully trust for honest advice.
Eddy
ReplyI am so sorry to hear about what happened to Marcy as well, with that scam rebate processing mess, that person named Angel in her online video presentations makes it sound so very legitimate, and Yes a person should check with The BBB and do a search of the company before signing up with any company they may want to sign up with. I checked them out with the BBB a long time ago and found out that the address that is used for this so called business, is not with that company at all, If I remember from my checking them out online, it was a Fed Ex shipping point and they had never heard of this Angel person or her company. So people, beware, like Eddy said previously these scam artists are slick , but eventually some of them do get caught. When I initially checked out DataProcessors.org in Citrus Heights California, through the BBB web site there were no complaints on file with them , now this was back in May or June when I first signed up and sent them the $24.95 after doing the seven days free trial time. Only after being told I would be paid on time , and not receiving not one response to any emails or the paycheck as promised, did I discover that there were complaints about them and BBB stated in their report on them, that it appeared that this company had went out of business and that maybe it was best to seek legal advice. I have not heard anything from the reports I filed on them with The California Attorney General’s Office, The State of Missouri Attorney General’s Office, The BBB in the Northeast Region of California where DataProcessors.org had a Post office box , The Internet Crime Prevention Center and lastly The Federal Trade Commission.
Now, Folks, I may never get my fee back , but putting the word out against these scammers , is letting folks know that there are avenues you can take to file complaints and most importantly of all let folks know what is going on, so that they won’t be taken in by these scam artists.
Eddy, thanks for letting me get the word out here.
ReplyOops, this is a correction to the name of one of the places I filed an online complaint against DataProcessors.org. In my previous letter I said Internet Crime Prevention Center, that’s a mistake, the correct name is Internet Crime Complaint Center, a person can get to this by simply going to http://www.FBI.gov.
ReplyHi Eunice,
Well said! I’m just happy to provide a forum for people to air this stuff out.
Eddy
ReplyHi Eddy:
Just wanted to let you and the other people know, to be careful of a website named realdataentry.com. They have the same characteristics of a similiar website that turned out to be a scam, named DataProcessors.org.
They offer a seven day free trial and want you to pay either a membership fee of $19.95 for making three hundred dollars a month doing a review of websites or pay $49.95 to make even more money doing more reviews per day, which are sent to your email address.
People beware, stay away from this site.
ReplyHey Eunice,
Thanks for coming back and sharing more information with us. We appreciate it!
Eddy
ReplyThe title Easy Home Jobs is sure misleading. It’s brochure says all you need to do is fill as many envelopes as you want with circulars and drop them in the mail, That’s it. Well that’s not it. They want you to have a website to promote products. It was news to me that I needed a product. I didn’t know I would have to do advertising and be responsible for payments and also shipping. I’m sorry to say that I paid 57.00 for this Easy Job. It was actually 67.00, but lucky me I got a discount.
Carol
ReplyHi Carol,
Thanks for sharing your experience with this company. It sounds like a twist on the envelope stuffing scams:
http://www.workathomecareers.com/scams.shtml#ENVELOPE%20STUFFING%20SCAMS
Don’t let this bad experience jade you. I’ve been scammed a few times and I’m happy its happened. It’s given me a better appreciation for doing research especially when it comes to work at home opportunities.
So turn lemons into lemonades. Hopefully with the help of the video on this page you’ll know how to spot a scam a mile away now.
And with that said you have friends here. So be sure to read our articles page for our recommendations and advice:
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/articles
Hope it helps.
Eddy
ReplyJust wanted to say I saw the name Angel Stevens and got a shiver. The site “SiteReviewAthority.org” lists her as the #1 pick “BEWARE” cause this site is using reverse psychology, telling you to beware of scams.
ReplyI still haven’t been able to find any such Dr. Richard Andrew Stera “Chairman” OR Dr. Mike Stera “Founder” either.
“SiteReviewAthority.org” SCAM Central
I responded to an ad for a work from home a/p clerk. The responder was a lescano walter at datocompanyltd3@gmail.com.
When I responded he asked me for the following:From: lescano walter
Subject: Re: rep for a/r needed
To: “Lynnie Minor”
Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2008, 11:00 AM
DATO ENGINEERING CO. LTD.We humbling wish to introduce our company to you applicant.We are an Engineering Company that sell and supply Centrifugal Pumps, Submersible Pumps, Oil/ Water Transfer Pumps, Pressure Relief Valves, Ball Valves, Electric Motor and Flow Meters with the following brand names: STOCK, KSB, SAER, SIGMA, LOWARA, ABB, GENERAL ELECTRIC, SMITH, LIQUID CONTROL and etcetera.
We also drill boreholes, build and install water treatment plant and overhead tanks for portable water supply.Our company is presently looking for an Account Receivable Agent who will help us in receiving our remaining payments from our clients all around the states and will be paid 10% of each payments received from each clients. Each applicants has the opportunity of receiving payments more than three times a week which will bring extra cash apart from the Full time job which you might have been doing right now.HOW MUCH WILL YOU EARN ?
10% from each operation! For instance: you receive 7000 USD via Certified Bank Cheques on our behalf. You will cash the money and keep $700(10% from $7000) for yourself! At the beginning your commission will equal 10%, though later it will increase up to 15%!APPLICATION FORM.
If you are interested,kindly fill in all the spaces provided all information are required for easy encryption.
1. full name …………………………………….
2. full home address………………………………
3. City…………………………………………
4. state…………………………………………
5. zip code……………………………………….
6. tel#…………………………………………..
7, Marital Status / Age……………………………Signature & Date Of Application.
Management,
Head Office: Mon- Fri(9am – 6pmGMT).
You can call us now for any information you need on this no….206 202 2980
I thought I was responding to a real ad and didn’t give him anything but the name and address.
When I wanted to know how to start I got a response that he was sending me payments via FEDEX and I just needed to process them.
I didn’t like it so I didn’t respond but I got a package the next day….I sent it right back without opening it and new he’s threatening to send me the FBI to investigate me for theft.
I filed a report with the Atty General and a Consumer website.
ReplyI want this company(www.365jobs4u.com) be shut down completely. the defraud me with the some of $100.00. Even. global-data-entry.net i dont know their stands because they are the one introduced me to this company i.e(www.365jobs4u.com) as a registered member.
Reply@Eunice Davis:
I also reported ANGEL STEVENS to the BBB. They never sent me my training materials online and never had me signing up until I looked into it. It took me three months to get my refund back. Also nasty customer service, Stay away from this.
All these data processing jobs are scams and I don’t believe anyone should pay a fee according to the BBB & FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION Reports.
ReplyI did all the surveys and none pay and when you buy something becaues you had to thay still did not pay
Reply@Eunice Davis:
ReplyHi i have been with realdataentry.net since last summer i made $830.00 so far they told me i missed 17 assignments, and they could not send them again, also i was told when i reached $1000 dollars they would send me out a check, they also told me after 100 assinments are completed i would have to wait until they send me more. could someone tell me if this is a scam? thanks from christinepeters5@comcast.net
Hi Christine,
Thanks for posting your question.
If you follow the steps in the video listed at the top of this page, you can get the answer to this question in a matter of seconds. I just did and what I learned wasn’t very good.
The following piece of advice may be late, but you should NEVER have to pay for a job. Jobs pay you. Now a home business opportunity or career training is different. In those situations a fee is expected. But even with that said you should still do your research to ensure you’re working with a legitimate company before investing money in those situations.
Most of those data entry and typing opportunities aren’t the traditional jobs you’re looking for. They’re often misrepresented and lead to folks being scammed and losing the money that should have never been forked up.
There are a lot of legitimate websites that list traditional work at home jobs:
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/2007/12/04/top-5-free-work-at-home-job-sites-for-2008/
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/companies
Another thing you should know is that the only real available clerical jobs are medical transcription:
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/typing Generic data entry and typing jobs aren’t really in demand. So you have to start focusing your energy on careers that are in demand in this industry: http://www.workathomenoscams.com/2009/01/01/work-at-home-outlook-for-2009/
In any event, I really hope that you do end up getting paid for the work you did. But the things I read weren’t really good. Just learn from negative experiences, don’t let them jade you and give up. Too often when people are scammed they take the negative route instead of picking themselves up and brushing off their shoulders. There are sites out here that are here to help you. It’s just a matter of taking the time to read through them so you avoid running into another scam.
The major reason we’ve created the video at the top of this page is to “teach people how to fish”. I can fish for you but then you’ll always be hungry if I’m not around. But if i teach you how to fish on your own you will always be able to eat. Hope you understand what I mean.
Eddy
ReplyI am trying to find a legit home business program.When you think you have found one, they ask you to send money for dshipping their program to you, then on top of that a monthly fee. I can’t afford all that,and taking it away from other bills, kids, or whatever.Is there anything out there that you can be apart of without forking out all this cash. I have also found this problem on the recommended sites from workathome careers.
ReplyHi Connie,
Thanks for your question but if you head to our question page, we address this on question 2:
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/ask
So head there now. It sounds like you want a job not a home based business in which case visit our jobs section: http://www.WorkAtHomeNoScams.com/jobs
If you have anymore questions after visiting our question page, please post them there and we’ll get back to you. But I think reading that whole page carefully will give you all you need .
Eddy
ReplyHi Everyone,
Just thought I would share the latest scam that I know of. This idiot emailed me directly, but of course I ignored it…LOL. Sorry to have to call him an idiot, but look, he can’t even sign his email….what a LOSER!
MYSTERY SHOPPER WANTED
GET PAID SHOPPING!
EARN NO LESS THAN $ 200.00 PER VENTURE!
DO YOU NEED EXTRA INCOME?
IT IS VERY EASY AND VERY SIMPLE
NO APPLICATION FEES
WORKING AS A MYSTERY SHOPPER:
Do I really get paid to shop?
That’s right shop-aholics! Become a mystery shopper for us and we will pay you to shop!
Mystery shoppers get paid to visit their local retail and fast food outlets to assess the
customer service that they receive. They visit the store and act as a normal customer
(whilst keeping their identity as a mystery shopper secret). The mystery shopper
evaluates various aspectsof the customer experience whilst they are in the store.
This information in then reported back to us via the Internet. We use this information to
help our clients measure and improve their customer service in your local community.
MYSTERY SHOPPING WORK IS FLEXIBLE AND FUN!
We all have to go shopping, so why not get paid for the privilege. As amystery shopper
you can work any time you want. Work only as much or aslittle as you choose.
Apply today and you can get paid to shop. To apply, reply to this email.
Full Legal Name :
Address :
City :
State :
Zip code :
Country :
Nationality :
Age:
Home and Cell #
YOU MUST BE OVER 21 TO APPLY.
Ok, now I am a Mystery Shopper, so I can tell you not all Mystery Shopping is a scam. But, I can tell you from being a Mystery Shopper for going on 2 years there isn’t many shops that pay $200.00 per venue! 2nd, the ones that do, the Mystery Shopping Company’s do not buy email lists and start sending this type of email. The company’s actually email only the Mystery Shoppers that contracted with them. But, even with the high paying jobs, they don’t email all their contractors, only the shoppers that have proven themselves, the ones they are sure can handle this “intense” shop. If shops were this easy to come by, almost everyone would become a Mystery Shopper fulltime and we all could become “multi-millionaires”….I’m in, are you? Think again!
Now, this is the lastest I received, I have received about 10 of these already and found one posted on a forum….LOL. There is some variance in some of them. Some actually sign their emails and some go as far as listing a company website. Some ask for more information, some go as far as saying they are looking for Evaluators in certain areas.
There was a guy posing to be an employee of ZAGAT. He actually gives you the website address, at the end of his email, beneath his name and telephone number. Because I thought this was a scam I went to ZAGAT’s website, checked under careers (I believe that’s where I checked) to see what positions they were hiring for. Nothing was listed for Mystery Shoppers so I called the company. The receptionist immediately informed me that this is a scam, they received a few calls about this and are working on the problem. She did not ask me to forward the email to her, but I offered and she accepted my offer. It only helps for them to BUST these SCUM BAGS, if they ever do get busted! From what I can see not much is being done if anything at all, at least the Attorney General doesn’t want to be bothered. All they tell you is not respond…..LOL
I seen one posted in a forum I recently visited, and I’m sorry, but I cannot find that posting again, I looked intensely, but I was unsuccessful. Anyways, that guy said they are paying $300.00 per venture. Wow, that’s even better….NOT! At the end of the post he revealed by saying they send you a check that you take to your financial institution and deposit prior to completing the mystery shop, this way you don’t need to take money out of your pocket. This is BOGUS! Remember what was said earlier about companies sending you checks, they BOUNCE BOUNCE BOUNCE….like a SUPER ball….well, they are SUPER SCAMS! Just be careful before sending information or doing anything with company’s of this sort. If you can obtain a company name, website address and such, call the company directly, google the name of the company putting scams behind it and also do the same for rip off reports….These companies, 9 out of 10 times will not be listed on the BBB. They are not members and they are new, not enough has transacted for the BBB to look into it.
Keep in mind, some of these scammers will list their telephone number at the bottom of the email, that’s if they sign it…LOL. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, don’t assume this is the number to call and see if this company is legit, remember it’s probably spam email, therefore, it’s a SPAM phone number. If anyone answers that phone what do you think they are going to tell you? They surely are not going to tell you it is SCAM, more than likely the person answering that phone is the person who sent you that email in the first place. Google the company, ask questions here….use your common sense in situations like this. Sometimes, it takes no research, sometimes these SCAM ARTISTS are so STUPID, basically they write SPAM over their entire email. JUST BE CAREFUL!
ReplyTHANKS SO MUCH Babbsi! That was one of the most detailed scam report I’ve seen in a while. I think a lot of folks are going to benefit from this post!!
Keep them coming folks. The more we can get the word out, the more scammers we can stop!
Eddy
ReplyHi Eddy,
ReplyJust wanted to say thank you for your honest answers to our questions.
I took your advise. I wanted to be a stay at home mom but did not have
much skills to offer online employers. I went in to affiliate marketing for
a while, but found out I really did not enjoy advertising and marketing
very much. I am more into creativity and less into competition. If you
are going to be an affiliate you must be competitive. I am now in my
second quarter at Everett Community College, I am training to become
a medical transcriptionist and looking forward to working with a company
who hires at home transcriptionist. I just wanted to say thanks for the
good advise about getting training, because real data entry and typing
jobs are not in demand. By the way Medical Transcription is a lot more
involved and harder than just a “typing job” if someone is looking for an
easy typing job, Medical transcribing is not for you! It is very difficult, but
well worth it, if you enjoy working in the medical field and want to work from
home.
Lorie,
You’re quite welcome. I try my very best to keep it real with folks so you know what to expect with a given opportunity or company. There are enough people out there misrepresenting things.
In terms of affiliate marketing, i don’t necessarily agree with all of your statements. Being an affiliate takes a lot of creativity. I didn’t realize that until my wife pointed it out to me because I don’t view myself as being creative. But you’ll find that some of the best affiliates are the most creative because they tend to think outside the box. Think about how introduced many of you into that career. It wasn’t a straight article about affiliate marketing. Instead I lead you on my journey: http://www.workathomenoscams.com/aff
So it is actually a very creative field. But it all depends on what industry you choose. If you become an affiliate of industry that you don’t believe in, it’s definitely going to stifle your creativity and income for that matter. I also have to disagree about the need to love competing to succeed at affiliate marketing. Because if that was a requirement I wouldn’t be in this industry because it goes against my personality which is to help people, not compete against them. Now with that said there are certain industries that are very competitive (work at home being one of them.) but affiliate marketing isn’t about trying to beat out your competing sites. It’s about providing solutions to people’s problems, questions via your affiliations. And if you do that in an honest and unique way then it doesn’t really matter how many other people are your industry. You will always stand out if you offer something unique. I know this for fact just from my personal experience. Now with that said, yes there are some fundamental skills that you need to do well as an affiliate but its no different than any other career.
In any event, I am happy that you were drawn to Medical Transcription. I feel it’s another great career. At the end of the day we all have to gravitate towards what we feel more comfortable with. I’m just happy you’ve realized that enhancing your skill set to what is in demand is how you’ll succeed at working at home. Sadly too many work at home seekers are choosing to ignore this and continue to focus on jobs that aren’t in demand (data entry & typing) which leads to frustration and scams.
So congratulations on your step in the right direction. I look forward to when you get your first MT job!
Good luck to you in 09 and beyond!
Eddy
ReplyHi Eddy,
ReplyThank you for your very thoughtful comments. I apologize if I offended you or any other affiliate.I agree with you that the best affiliates have to think outside the box. Competition comes into play in regards to advertising, ppc, keywords, etc… There is just no escaping the fact that you must always stay one step ahead of others in the marketing field if you want to be successful. I agree with you that you must always give more value than what you are selling.I unfortunately do not agree that honesty and uniqueness are the only quality’s you need to provide an income for yourself and family. I know a lot of honest affiliates that offered many unique products, but still have failed or at best make only a thousand dollars a month after many years in the biz. I know there are a lot of successful affiliates, who understand that they need a business plan, they need to invest a lot of time and money in their profession. I feel sad for the people who are told that all they have to do is sign up with clickbank, pick a product, and write an article on a free blog, and they will be on their way. I think it is wonderful that you and many others have been so successful at internet marketing. Kudos to you and all the wonderful people who offer more than you take. On a personal note. I am looking very forward to my first MT job. Just like you, I very much enjoy the fact and freedom knowing that at the end of the day, that I chose how much I made that day. I love the fact that I control my income by my efforts and not based on some other persons decision.
Hi again Lorie,
No need for an apology. There was no offense taken. I hear your points. Let me clarify my former statements. I by no means think that honesty and being unique is the only ingredients necessary to be a successful affiliate. That’s just unrealistic and that’s why I said that you also need fundamental skills of this trade to succeed. It’s also why I push training so hard.
With that said even when you do have all those elements some people will fail. But guess what? Some of the richest people in the world have failed many times over. The difference between them and other folks is their unwillingness to give up. I failed dozens of time but I had a knack for dusting my shoulders off and pushing forward. So at the end of the day your mindset is a huge factor along with the technical skills.
But I agree there are a lot of folks out there feeding people pipe dreams and over simplifying the process.
In any event, I hear you about looking forward to the day of calling your own shots and destiny. Trust me when I say it’s the best feeling in the world and one that I hope many of you will feel one day soon. Keep me posted. And thanks again for the intelligent conversation!
Eddy
ReplyWell Eddy asked me to come here and report my recent “scam” experience so I will. The company that contacted me from seeing my resume posted (legit) on Careerbuilder.com is Dealer Vision. They are supposedly a company in Germany. They never asked for any extreme pertinent personal info, such as SSI or anything like that. Just name and address. They had an employment sheet to fill out which I did. Very simple, 3 sheets, I scanned them back. The pay was to be 12-15 per hour and the only catch was I had to be online 4 continuous hours a day during Mon-Fri for customer service. Sounds good, right? Then they put me in touch with my supervisor (German guy) as the company is in Germany. Go ahead and look them up, they are on the web, look totally legit. We discussed my schedule, still looking legit. Then the kicker, they want me to sign up at one of their 6 choices of a national bank (Wachovia, Chase, etc). Had to be a national bank, not a small town bank or credit union. The account had to be in my name only. This way they could pay me, but not only that, the customers would be paying me, then they would be taking the customer’s payments out of my bank account as this way they could get their products “faster” and without paying “international charges”. Well I don’t know didly about international anything so that’s when I dropped out. Really really well run scam if it is one. Anyone ever heard of them? I told my “supervisor” that I need to speak to an American counterpart on the phone as to their experience before I continue further. Let’s see if he contacts me. The only thing I did so far was to sign up for a free gmail account and Gtalk.
ReplyI was stupid enough to fall for the below listed, the first packages are set to arrive this week, what should I do?
“Shipping All Over The World, LLC
Careerbuilder.com: Vacancy for Steve Compton
Dear Steve,
We have found your resume at Careerbuilder.com employment agency and we believe you might be interested in the position we are offering. My name is Sergey Lazarev, project coordinator at Shipping All Over The World, LLC. Shipping All Over The World, LLC deals with mail forwarding.
We help our foreign customers get merchandise they buy from American retailers that normally do not ship internationally.
We receive packages on behalf of our customers and then consolidate, repack and ship the merchandise to our customers overseas.
We are located in London, UK, and also have offices in Cortland, OH and in Moscow, Russia. We do most of our business online so it does not matter where you live. You would need to work from home anyway.
At the moment we are offering you position of Authorized Agent.
You would need to work from home. Any additional employment is not a hindrance if you have 3-4 hours a day free. You don’t have to pay anything to be accepted for employment. Your only expenses will be the wrapping material (i.e. carton boxes) that will be reimbursed to you with your salary.
We pay 6.79% of the total cost of the delivered and sent product. Apart from that, an agent receives 4.75 $ for each forwarded parcel. Normally, you will get 40-70 parcels per month. The salary of the employee accounts for nearly 1000-1500 $ per month.
Please check out our website
http://www.shippingcorp.com
You can see what we do and how it works.
Please pay attention to “Job with us” section and FAQ in it.
Feel free to ask more questions about this position. Phone inquiries – (877) 720-7447 ext. 2.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Sergey Lazarev, Project Coordinator
email: career@shippingcorp.com
Replyphone: (877) 720-SHIP ext. 2
web: http://www.shippingcorp.com “
Hi Steve,
You’re not stupid. We’ve all been victims. Just use this as a learning experience like we all have. What I would do, is send the package back and just report this company to various scam protection agencies and sites like you’ve done here. This way others can avoid this company and their dirty laundry can be exposed. We’ve listed some top scam fighting websites on this page above.
Hope this helps.
Eddy
ReplyMr. Salomon,
First let me say thanks to you for providing a forum for regular working Joe’s like myself to gain much needed knowledge on work at home scams and legit opportunities.
I have taken this scam very personally, being unemployed clouds ones judgment so when they initially contacted me through career builder.com I was highly motivated to land a job. These people used that against me, and now I’ve made it mine and my wife’s mission to ensure Shipping All Over the Word, LLC doesn’t snare anyone else.
The actions we have taken so far is filed an I3C complaint, FTC complaint and am currently working closely with a nice young lady from the Ohio BBB, I’ll show you a sample of what’s going on, this is the most recent e-mail I received from the BBB:
From: — ——-@youngstownbbb.org
To: ———-3874@aol.com
Sent from the Internet (Details)
Absolutely! We are alerting consumers by issuing a Press Release and any info we get from you will be helpful.
I have contacted Careerbuilder.com and they are looking into it also.
Thanks so much,
————– | Director of Charity and Ad Review
Email:———@youngstown.bbb.org
| Start With Trust
—–Original Message—–
From: ———-3874@aol.com [mailto:scompton3874@aol.com]
Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 1:52 PM
To: ———@youngstownbbb.org
Subject: Re: JOB OFFER
Jennifer,
I am certain the packages will be coming. Elizabeth still thinks Steve hasn’t caught onto her. Would you like us to still inform you If the packages do get here, and any other contact from elizabeth?
**************
As you can probably detect, this company isn\’t hip to the fact we are on to them, so were still going through the process and providing every bit of communication between myself and this scammer to the BBB before we turn away that first package.
Here are some tidbit’s my wife uncovered about the fine staff that was assembled by this company:
Project coordinater Sergey Lazarev which of course is an alias.
Sergey Vyacheslavovich Lazarev (Russian:), born 1 April 1983) is a vocalist, dancer and actor based in Moscow, Russia. He is most famous for his singing career (and web design skills, the http://www.shippingcorp.com looks amazingly real), when he rose to fame as the dark-haired member of the group Smash!!. The group broke up in 2005. Since then Lazarev has pursued a solo career (I guess the solo career thing wasn’t going to well).
Then she researched my personal coach/trainer Elizabeth Kuznetsova this is what came up with her name…There is, for example, the tragic story of ship’s
officer Elizabeth Kuznetsova, who jumped ship in Portland, Oregon, on 9
February 1944. According to a later VENONA KGB message, she subsequently
married a taxicab driver in San Francisco. The VENONA part of the story
ends, “On 4 November this year the traitor to the fatherland KUZNETSOVA was
shipped to Vladivostok on the tanker ‘BELGOROD’. Amazing how she bounced back from that little set back, to begin here Re-shipping empire.
Seeing as I did land a job today (it’s about time) and I’m taking up most of this page, I just want to say thanks to you sir, and if your interested in updates from our process with Shipping All Over the World, LLC my wife would be more than happy to keep posting here.
Steve/Jennifer
ReplySteve and Jennifer,
You guys are great! Thank you for taking it upon yourself to do your part and fight these scam artist by actively spreading their dirty laundry to the world and consumer protection agencies and sites. This is how scams are foiled. Too often we get embarrassed when we get scammed. But the fact of the matter is it’s very common that many work at home seekers run into scams when entering this industry. It’s like an awful right of passage that we all face. But the people that ultimately succeed are the ones like yourself that learn from this experience and try to make the best of it. So I would like to applaud you and your wife for your efforts. We all appreciate them very much! Thanks for providing so much details. Hopefully when people do their research these posts will come up and help many avoid these guys and scammers like them.
The other thing that’s really bad about this situation is how the scammers are using the names of legitimate people and companies to gain victim’s trust. They should be charged on two sets of crimes, slander and defrauding work at home seekers! Hopefully in time, work at home seekers will realize this and that legitimate companies and people’s name will remain clear of this association.
Keep up the good work. Look forward to hearing more.
Eddy
ReplyMr. Salomon,
Yes I was embarrassed at first but I quickly got over that once the anger set in, They say there is nothing worse then a woman scorned lol. It was a lesson learned, I have made this my first priority in doing my part on getting the word out. I have posted this on myspace so that hopefully it will reach a lot more people. I am a firm believer in what goes around comes around eventually it will come back to these crooks. I do hope they get charged, we could have gone to prison with this scam since the paper trails would have ended with us. The local police department informed us to not accept the package “duh” lol but we still needed to know from them what they wanted us to do. I am still hopeful that I will find legitamit work at home, thanks to all of your help in opening my eyes for what I need to be looking for to sort through these scams. I will continue to spread the word in any way i can.
thank you
Jennifer
ReplyHi again Jennifer,
Well I am glad you got over being embarrassed and decided to be proactive. Many more of us need to have that mentality.
I am just happy we could help.
Thanks again for sharing with us.
Eddy
ReplyMr. Salomon,
ReplyI can not express my Gratitude with all of your help. Your words have been very comforting to both myself and my husband. We have gotten the word out as much as we could. I thank everyone for the support. I am letting go of this experience now and looking forward to bigger better things. Thank you a million times over!
No need for thanks guys.
ReplyI am very happy to help people avoid scams. As someone that has been scammed several times I am just happy to do my part to help others avoid it.
I think you’re totally right to leave this experience behind you especially considering what you’ve done to protect others. So definitely look forward to the future.
There are many legitimate opportunities out there and I’m sure as you explore our site and do your research you’ll find the right ones for you and your husband.
Continue to keep that positive mentality and you will succeed.
Hi All,
By request, I am posting the emails I received from Union Express (Packaging Scam). They are in the order I received them, some contain information form me responding.
1) Good day!
My name is Judy Coil, Manager of the Customer Assistance Department of the Union Express Inc.
Our company is engaged in correspondence managing, distributing different goods worldwide, buying and reselling these goods.
Our company is involved in correspondence managing, distributing different goods
worldwide and buying and reselling these goods.
The US take-up of Internet trading is much higher than in the Europe. Many Internet
auctions and online shops in the United States of America do not ship the products overseas.
As the result thousands of customers in Europe and Asia are not able to access the large market
and purchase high-quality merchandise at so low prices. Union Express Inc., provides European and Asian
customers with US and Canada street addresses that can be used as the shipping addresses.
Then our merchandise managers forward the packages to the country where the customer is located.
It is the same if they had relatives or friends in the United States and could ask them about such service.
Description of Goods :
- Consumer electronics of different kinds;
- Sport equipment;
- Luxuries;
- Home computers and computer components for desktop systems, notebooks, PDAs;
- Office equipment;
- Mobile equipment (cellular phones, pagers, GPSs etc.);
- Car parts (small car parts);
- Clothes;
We don’t operate with goods which contain materials and technologies restricted
for export/import.
We plan to expand our activities and we are looking for smart people to train for
an assistant/manager position.Thank you for your application.
Job description:
People who get this job will have to follow these instructions:
1. Receive the correspondence from our company to his/her home address.
2. Report to our manager (every candidate will be included on the manager list)
3. Repack received items following the instructions which our manager will
send to you.
4. Receive money from our company for shipping and payment for each
shipped out package. We offer $24 for each shipped out box. We’ll sign a contract for a long-term partnership (6 or 12 months), by mail. You will receive prepaid USPS labels
so you are not responsible for s/h fees.
5. Fill in the forms and papers which will be shown in our managers instructions
(you will receive an e-mail instruction for each box).
6. Ship the package out using the specified shipping method (at this time we
use mainly EMS. Every USPS office can ship it with EMS Global Express.
7. Check your e-mail 5-6 times per day (every hour is welcome)
I have 4 important things to ask you about:
1) The source of the information about this open position ( a person, an e-mail letter, a newspaper, an ICQ message)?
2) How old are you? Could you describe educational background and professional experience, and your current position?
3) Is anybody at home during the business day to receive the parcels? Somebody should be at home during the business days Mon-Fri to sign the parcels. They cannot be left at front door.
4) Do you have UPS and USPS locations in your area?
Please feel free to ask us any questions you may have.
Thank you for reading this document. I look forward to hearing from you again.
Judy Coil,
Union Express Inc.
2)Step by step:
1. You will receive a package (merchandise from a vendor) at your residence.
2. You will email the confirmation to your manager that the package was received.
2. You will receive a prepaid shipping label and shipping instructions from your manager.
3. You will use the label to ship the package.
4. You will email the confirmation to your manager that the package was shipped.
5. After 3 weeks from first shipment you will receive a check or paypal deposit of $24 for each shipment made during the 3 weeks. You can choose the paycheck or PayPal.
On Mon, Feb 9, 2009 at 9:48 AM, RIck wrote:
Hi Judy,
Thank you for contacting me. Please find my answers below.
My questions for you are:
1) Estimated amount of packages I can expect to receive on any given day?
2) Who pays for the repackaging of the items?
3) Is the $24 over and above the cost of the shipping?
4) How is payment made?
5) How often is payment made?
6) What method of payment is used, if by check what bank are the checks are drawn on; US, International?
7) Do you accept Paypal as an instrument to make payments?
9) Would I also be the contact for the customer regarding any question or concerns about their shipment?
3)Thank you for your apply. I am quite prepared to offer you a job with us.
You will start on $24.00 per box.
First time we will start with not expensive goods.
Some information must be verified before we start.
You should send us a scanned copy of your DL to verify provided postal information.
Also we’ll sign the contract for a long-term partnership (for 12 months).
Here is the contract:
http://www.unionexpress.biz/contract.doc
Please fill the contract, sign it, then scan and email me with a copy of your DL.
As soon as your signed contract is received, you’ll be added to our postal database within 3 days and one of our managers will contact you.
Also please create dedicated e-mail account at yahoo.com for our business only. You probably will not receive our messages because the information about new going packages sends to you automatically and most of mail systems distinguish these messages as a spam and block them. That is why you need to create and send me your new yahoo.com email asap.
Judy Coil,
Union Express Inc.
Take a look at the link to the contract. After rereading it I really began to have some doubts.
Thank you to all for your attention.
ReplyThanks Rick! This should help a lot of people!
ReplyMy pleasure, glad to contribute.
ReplyGreat, great advice everyone! I really appreciate it when people (like me) are willing to admit to being scammed, and warn others. Thanks
ReplyAgreed Gloria!
If more of us can get over the embarrassment of being scammed & air out these scammers, the harder it will be for them to scam people.
Knowledge is power.
Eddy
ReplyHow about adding SMC to your scam list, They got me good and all I have to show for it is a big bill that will take me years to pay off
ReplyHi Carol,
I believe I’ve read some negative things about them as well. Would you mind sharing your experience with SMC in more DETAIL?
It may help many help others avoid this company or at the very least make an informed decision about it.
In general money making money infomercials can’t be trusted. They exaggerate the truth and are usually trying to lure you into
an upsell which will cost you thousands of dollars.
We actually wrote an article about this:
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/2007/11/12/infomercial-scams-the-truth-will-shock-you/
In any event, I am really sorry to hear about this Carol. But sometimes the best recourse is to expose these companies so others are warned.
Hope to hear more details of your experience with SMC.
ReplyHere is an email I’ve received. (I’m very suspicious because THEY contacted me, or is that misguided?) I’ve attempted to research and I cannot find anything definitive.
I suspect big scam, and I thought I’d put it out there to the professional and pass this along so that if it IS a scam, others will know.
Eddy, I’d appreciate your opinion. The email I received is below.
Dear Chris,
We have found your resume at careerbuilder.com and would like to propose you an
Independent Agent position.
My name is Ashli Roberts and I am a Chief Manager of the HR Department of
E-Innovative Group Company. Our Department had a look at your resume and I’m
glad to inform you that your skills meet our completely requirements.
Our company is a world-famous one. We offer financial services, e.g. escrow
services for buyers and sellers. E-Innovative Group deals with stocks, business
sales at closed commercial auctions (the number of buyers is limited) and
world-wide online auctions, such as ebay.com, amazon.com, yahoo.com.
This is a part-time vacancy with flexible schedule.
Working hours: 2-3 hours a day from Monday to Friday is enough.
It’s possible to work from home and communicate via INTERNET & phone.
Job requires internet access and e-mail.
No need to pay for enrollment! All expenses are covered by E-Innovative Group.
We offer Trial Period (30 days) for employees, whose application forms were
approved. During this time you’ll be getting all necessary instructions and
training from our online support.
After first 20 days we evaluate whether employee is ready to work or not.
Supervisor can exercise his right to recommend termination after trial period.
The monthly salary for the first 30 days is $2300 + 8%commission for every
completed transaction. Working with a number of permanent customers your real
salary will be raised up to $4500/month. After the trial period your monthly
wage will be $3000 plus 8% commission.
NOTE: you may ask for additional hours or proceed full-time.
If you are interested to know more about Financial Agent position please fill in
the form below and send it to: E.innovative.ashli.job@gmail.com
We will contact you within next 48 hours after reviewing your form.
————————————————FORM————————————-
Full name ______________________
Residence country _____________________
Contact phone ______________________
Availability time _______________________
————————————————FORM————————————-
We found your resume at http://www.careerbuilder.com. This letter confirms that your
resume has been duly processed and your skills completely meet our requirements
for Financial Manager vacancy.
Sincerely yours,
Ashli Roberts
E-Innovative Group Inc.
ReplyHi Chris,
Thanks for sharing.
This sounds like this may end up being the check cashing scams we’ve covered on this page.
I am sure eventually they would ask you to cash a check.
Glad you came here first to do your research.
Eddy
ReplyHow about adding KEY ONLINE JOB OPPORTUNITIES to the list. I didn’t do enough research and was scammed by them. All the sites they sent me to were invalid. Tried contacting customer services, never received feedback. Sent numerous emails stating user ID’s and passwords they created for me didn’t work but they said they worked when they accessed the sights they “supposedly” created for me. When I emailed them for more answers, they immediately listed each cased as being closed without any answers. I get so angry because I have been scammed a few times, possibly because the sites look and sound legitimate.
Replydoes anyone know anything about google,I know google tree people had trouble with then because they charge 72.00 a month before the 7 day trail was up
ReplyGoogle Money Tree is not a direct job with Google or even officially endorsed by them!
In fact this company may be infringing on Google’s name. Most of the reviews about the Google Money Tree system have been bad.
We’ll be doing a full review soon. In the mean, time I would avoid this opportunity. Google does have great ways to make money with them such as Adsense or their Quality Assurance positions and you
don’t have to pay a dime for either. in the mean time if you’re looking for legitimate opportunities I would encourage you to read our recommendations page:
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/recommendations
Don’t pay any fees for jobs! It’s okay to invest in a home business opportunity provided you do you research.
Replyhi eddy,
i chanced upon this blog of yours… it’s very disturbing and hard to look for something that’s work-at-home… i’m based in Singapore, far from the US where you are… any idea about CarbonCashPro? and what would you suggest is good or what do you personally use for work-at-home type of business?
cheers,
Replysandy
Hi Sandy,
Finding a good work at home job is like winning the lotto and why it’s important for people to be open minded
and give non-traditional opportunities a try or get training in careers that are in demand.
Since you’re out of the U.S. you may want to visit our international work at home page for some ideas and advice:
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/international
I have no idea about CarbonCashPro but if you follow the advice in the video listed at the top of this page you can probably figure out if it’s a scam or not within a few seconds. That’s how we research companies anyway and why we listed the video.
In terms of my personal recommendations they can be found on the following page:
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/recommendations
Hope this helps.
ReplyHello Eddy,
ReplyI am from Lithuania, Europe. Searching for such kind of job, like data entry, form filling. I registered to http://www.superprofits.biz as here they providing form filling. Paid them 40 dollars. I think, it was my mistake. When i logged in, saw all conditions i must to do, create an ad and post in ad sites as much as I can do. When somebody clicks on my ad, and asks for more information, it is my form. This form (name and email adress) i must type in to confirm my form. And you get this humble 5 dollars. And what, if nobody clicks on my ad…No money.
In the next day after registration I wrote them back for refund back money, but no answer.
As i read above yours article, DO NOT pay any fees for registration. But it`s too late.
I have found another site http://www.nationaldataentry.com/. Here company provides all required informations for copy paste job. But needed 50 dollars for registration.
So Eddy, please help me, maybe you know more about such copy paste sites, how often i`ll get info I need to fill that forms.
Thank you very much for answering
Hi Renatas,
Thanks for sharing your experience with this company.
My rule of thumb is never pay for any type of job. It’s okay to invest in a business opportunity or career training but even when doing that you should always do your research
before relenting a dime. As I said many times. Data entry & Typing opportunities that require a fee should be avoided as well. Period! The so called typing and data entry is being misrepresented
when in fact it is affiliate marketing which is a great career. But should be taught by people who aren’t trying to mislead you:
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/aff
Since you’re outside the U.S. you may want to visit my international work at home article:
Replyhttp://www.workathomenoscams.com/international It should help you. Stay away from copy & paste sites, data entry, typing, rebate processing, etc or any other thing we’ve mentioned on this page.
Or at the very least don’t invest anymore money into any other work at home opportunity unless you’ve followed the simple research steps mentioned in the video on this page. You’ll avoid
a lot of problems by doing this. Good luck.
Online Part Time Job Open!!!
From: trevor.boys@homecall.co.uk
Sent: Wed 3/4/09 1:34 AM
To: (Unknown)
We have Job Offer Available for you. This will not affect your present Job.We need a company assistant/secretary to help process payments and get 10% on each Payment Processed till we can have a location in your Area, Your task is to receive payment from our clients and process, send 90% to the company and keep 10% as you commission .If you are interested email me back with information below :Full name, Address in full (No PO Box) City, State, Zip code, Phone Number, Cell Number, Present Occupation, and Age.
ReplyThanks
Mr Ray Woody
WOODYS FURNITURE
Thanks Thomas,
Yet another check cashing scam! I get so many of these everyday.
ReplyHello again Eddy,
Thanks for help, it`s fine to hear people with expierience.
I want disturb you with my silly questions.
There are a lot of PTC(paid to click) PTR (paid to read) sites, they promising amount of money for visiting sites for example at least 60 sec and giving 5 euro, 10 euro, 200 euro, and much more.
I think more is impossible, because, in my opinion, these companies doesn`t tell the truth (my expierience with superprofits.biz). But they do not require any fee. Fee is only when you want to upgrade. But what does it mean upgrade. Think it`s not “business oportunity” and not worth to invest. So, is it worth waste my time clicking these sites?
Thank you.
Lithuania, Europe.
ReplyHi Renatas,
I think you’ve pretty much answered your own question. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
ReplyAt the end of the day my suggestion is always the same, research the company using the technique listed in the scam video
on this page and you’ll pretty much know all you need to know about most companies.
Work-at home scam victim: ‘It’s a blatant lie’
http://www.komonews.com/news/problemsolvers/40580367.html
ReplyThanks. There is going to be a 20/20 special tonight that is going to show a scammer getting arrested and the outing of “Angel Stevens”
ReplyThere was also an MNBC that recent aired. I’m going to include clips of both stories sometime next week.
Hello, I have been scamed by this woman, Hazel Peppergood, she claims to supply you with a list for envelope stuffing and she requires a hefty $60.00 for her info. well I wrote her and asked to please make sure that your list is ligit and for real because I have lost lots of money on scams, she claimed that her list is real and ligit and no start up $ needed to get started with co’s on her list, when I got her so called list, it was a joke, very small and most companies on list are those who are presntly advertising everywher, so be warned, do not
Replyorder Hazel Pappergood’s envelope stuffing from home.
Hi Madeline,
Thanks for sharing! We appreciate it.
ReplyEnvelope stuffing is one of the oldest scams out there. I am sorry you were a victim. But thanks for sharing the details so other can avoid it.
Eddy,
Can you help me out and tell me if Project PayDay or google Tree is a scam? Or can anyone else. I would truely appreciate it alot. I recently was laid off and need income coming in.
Eddy your info is awsome. I have spent the past couple days going through it.
thanks Sherri
ReplyHi Sherri,
Sorry to hear about your job.
With that said you need to learn about this industry very quickly to avoid losing any more income.
Part of that involves reading the material you find on this site or any other useful resource. We provided you with a video that teaches you how to determine if any company is a scam within several minutes.
We’re about teaching people how to fish here not fishing for them otherwise you’ll be open to more scams if we’re not around. So just take the 5 minutes to watch the video on this page and applying it.
I’ll give you a freebie with one of the companies you asked:
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/2007/08/10/projectpaydaycom-review-scam-or-not/
I hope it helps.
Be sure to go and read our articles and learn as much as possible if you’re serious about working at home:
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/workathomeguide will be a perfect place to start. But you need to actually take the time to read the material and apply it.
Good luck.
Reply@eddysalomon:
Hi Eddy!
You said that Surveyscout website is no scam. Why they require me to pay fee for them $ 34.95. Are you sure this website really no scam?
ReplyHi Elaine,
Great to hear from you again! Read the following article in full:
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/2007/09/24/is-surveyscoutcom-a-scam-it-depends/
Survey scout is basically just a middle man that compiles a list of survey sites for you. They’re no different than a person that writes a book that compiles a list
of restaurants. The problem with these type of sites is that they misrepresent how fast you’re going to make money & how much you’ll earn. So they’re more guilty of being a little misleading and an middleman that an out right scam like fake check cashing.
With that said, I did ultimately end my article about them as follows:
“My final word is to avoid sites like SurveyScout.com. It’s not worth the money when you consider the alternatives which are free.” We already provide you a free list of legitimate surveys: http://www.workathomenoscams.com/2007/12/13/top-5-paid-online-survey-websites/
And you could probably find the same list that sites likee survey scout provides for free by doing some searches on Google. The problem is that although there are literally hundreds of survey companies out there that you can sign up for, they’re not all legitimate or worth signing up for. That’s why our list is so limited. I’ve tried tons of them but many were garbage. So in my opinion, you’re better going with quality rather than quantity. But ultimately you’re an adult and have to decide if that’s the right path for you. Instead of looking for my surveys, I started just getting more involved with focus groups which paid more in one shot. So that’s something you want to consider as well if you haven’t already: http://www.workathomenoscams.com/2008/01/08/focus-groups-got-paid-150/
My good buddy Callie is sort of a survey junkie and can give you some insight as well:
http://www.SurveyFavs.com
Hope this helps.
ReplyHi Elaine, Hi Eddy
I thought I would put a little chime in here….lol. Elaine, Eddy is right by saying SurveyScout is not a Scam, but they are very misleading! I was fortunate enough to be able to become a member of SurveyScout by signing up for another product, which I did on a free trial basis. Becoming a member of SurveyScout was an incentive type promotion for signing up for this other free product.
Anyways, too make a long story short, I must say I am glad I did not invest one penny to become a member of SurveyScout. Speaking from experience, when I entered their members area I was a very disappointed person, even though I received a free membership. The free membership is worthless. Every survey company they have listed I already found — needless to say, I didn’t pay a single penny for any. I found them from surfing the net. Same as I did with mystery shopping companies, get paid to drive companies, get paid to read emails (PTC sites), real work at home companies, and such.
Now, their catch, to lure you into purchasing a membership is that of, these survey companies they provide to you pay you a massive amount of money for completing surveys, plus they give you bonuses and extras of other work at home opportunites. These are Get Paid to Drive, Get Paid To Read Emails, Get Paid To Shop & Eat, and such and then they give you extras like how to make money with Google, Claim Free Government Grant Money, and such
I must chuckle in despare…I say this because 1st, none of these survey companies pay what SurveyScout claims them to pay, plus some we cannot classify as survey companies, in realty they are product evaluation companies and some are just a site that pays for you to order a product on a free trial, try it out if you like it keep and continue to be billed for it, if not cancel within your free trial period and you will still be paid a set amount regardless. No questions/surveys to complete….lol. 2nd the links they have listed under Bonuses…I found quite a few that no longer work. The companies are out of business. And 3rd, what they are offering as “Extra’s” is the exact same information that can be obtained by anyone anywhere off the internet and pay just shipping and handling, same as what you have to do with SurveyScout.
If you are going to sell your services, I would hope you would have enough courtesy to review your site and make sure all url’s you are providing are in working order. C’mon, lets be for real, how many times should they be entitled to make money off the same “outdated” information. If I’m paying a company to supply me with information, I would hope they are not supplying me with non-working url’s. I would hope to be paying for current information, not outdated information. But, then again, that’s why I won’t pay a membership fee to these type of companies, I will do the leg work myself and obtain the information free. Plus, I’ve found more information then what they provided me with.
So, as I end this chime, I just want to remind everyone, do not pay for information when you can obtain it “free” by just researching and being a member of work at home forums such as this.
Good Luck!
ReplyHi Barb,
Thanks for sharing! You’ve made some great points that folks should heed!
ReplyHi Eddy,
First off let me say you have a great site here. Thank You for taking the time to set it up.
I`m no Rocket Sienstice, nor do I claim to be. The thing that I`ve figuerd out is like the old saying :
“If something sounds to good to be true, It probely is.”
All these W.A.H.S. ( work at home sites ) every one that I run across ALL ! Ask for ( 1 ) one thing, my” Hard Earnded Dollar.” This is the way all these scam artists get rich quickley. On getting you to part with, ” Your Hard Earned Dollar “.
If you go a company, & apply for a job. They have you fill out an application. To see if you are qualified for the postion they need to be filled. They don`t ask you for money, if they do.
” Run like hell out of there. Quickley ! ”
Well, I`m sure that I`m not the first to post this, but I just wanted to add my two cents.
ReplyThanks LJ!
For the most part you are correct about your observation but scam artist have wised up. Not all scams ask for fees. If you read some of the other scams we listed on this page ( wire transfer or package forwarding )
Replyyou’ll see what i mean. So asking for a fee isn’t necessarily the only sign. The other thing to keep in mind is that legit home businesses will ask for a fee such as Avon, etc. Jobs shouldn’t but a home business may because you can’t start a business
without supplies or capitol otherwise everyone would have one. So that should also be kept in mind.
Want to ask if you know anything about Brian Wynn and his Millionaire League. Like many
websites, he doesn’t say what you do to earn money, just that he’ll teach you how to earn
through streams of income.
I’d appreciate your comments.
Thanks.
ReplyBill,
Did you do as instructed in our scam video on this page to research this company?
Reply@Christine Peters:
ReplyWhat I do is use the website ripoffreport.com and put the name of the company, if the company is a fraud they will come up. Like Ameriplan, they took my money and didn’t get anything from them. They also had a lot of negative comments on them.
also be careful when you get an email from anyone in the military, they will ask you for the same information, as far as your name, address, don’t reply to them. And if any company is asking for money, they are a scam, you don’t need to be paying for a job, they need to pay you. Be careful with the job you apply for.
ReplyHi Eddy,
Just want to say 1st. of all, I found your site yesterday. Couldn’t stop reading!!!! It’s about time, I finally found some real info on work at home!!!! Now the following e-mail came this morning. I know it’s not about work at home, but I’ve gotten these before. Now, I wouldn’t answer this. But because of the desperate times out there today, some people might answer this!!!! I hope not, because i think all they are trying to do is steal your info & your life!! So if I’m right, you might want to let others know? Again, THANK YOU for such great info. And now, I have to get back to the site and start reading it all. More info I get, the more knowledge to finally get that job on line I’ve been looking for so long!!!!!
Good luck to all!!!
Jake
Subject: compensation check from un habitat
Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:28:40 -0700
From: Susan.Chunick@fraserhealth.ca
Good day,
ReplyThis programme is awarded for all victims who were previously scammed by the internet fraudsters ,the Financial Commitee of the UN-HABITAT Programme have deposited your
Settlement Check Parcel of $500,000.00 USD with Reference Number UN013-0156/UPS-UN-HABITAT
to the United Parcel Service of Nigeria(UPS)
You are to contact the United Parcel Service of Nigeria (UPS) for more information
CONTACT:
E-mail:ups_dispatchunits_ng01@live.com
Tel: +234-7060-516-059
Accept Our regards.
Chunick.
UN-HABITAT Senior Information Officer
Hey Jake,
I’m glad to hear that you appreciate the site and the work we put into it. Reading comments like yours makes it all worth it. Thanks for sharing one these spam emails. Like you I get them all the time. I’m just hoping that by now everyone knows to avoid them. But you can never be to sure. So we’re happy to list it.
Take care & thanks again.
ReplyHello again eddy I enjoy you site and I am currenty looking into some of the programs that you recommend but I wonder if I could get your opinion on this site http://www.magicmailermoney.com It does not seem like a scam letter stuffing thing or chain thing they have a better business rating of B and also found no bad comments when I typed in google for scams The company is Calagraphics Berkeley Heights, NJ I am a new follower to your site gut everything you say is honest and to the point and I feel I can trust in and value your opion as I really need to get on the ball with my work from home situation. Thanks any comment will be appreciated tami
Reply@tami:
Reply@tami:
Can someone let me know if that company is for real http://www.magicmailermoney.com. I’m looking for some extra cash. Also if you need to check out any company. http://www.ripoffreport.com has a list of companies that have scammed people. Some have good comments.
Hey Tami,
Great to hear from you again. First and foremost let me say this is probably one of the best work at home scam question I’ve received in a while! You actually went ahead and followed the directions on this scam page and did some of your own initial research using the BBB and the Google method I described on the video of this page! You go girl! Now with that said the BBB rating is a good indicator and so is the lack or negative comments. The page seems to be pretty straight forward. They’re basically offering to help people get more leads for their MLM businesses. I gathered this opportunity is only good if you’re already involved in an MLM. If not then I don’t really see the purpose of joining it. So if you’re in an MLM it might be worth a shot.
Email the the company and see if they can walk you through more details about the specifics of their programs not just what they have on their landing page.
Good luck either way.
P.S. You do have work at home options available to you on our work at home guide:
Replyhttp://www.workathomenoscams.com/workathomeguide
I just wanted to get your opinion on a couple of sites. Work at Home United and West Work at Home. Ive seen alot of conflicting info on both. Are either legit?
ReplyHi Sam,
Work At Home United is basically Melalueca or Herbalife I believe. There are obviously some people that do very well with both companies. But I’ve never been big on MLMs. The regular meetings, phone calls, over-priced inventory have always been a turn off to me. So to each their own. Sounds you like you’ve done the research already. (Thanks for doing so before posting your comment.) So with that said you have to determine if the negative comments you’ve read are something that you can deal with or over come. Sometime I read negative comments about a given product or opportunity that mean nothing to me because either I know I can get around it or it’s not really all that negative in my mindset. So you know your threshold better than I do and have to go with that.
West Work At Home, I know as a legitimate work at home company that is often recommended by many other work at home experts. Like any site or opportunity it won’t be perfect. Again you have to determine if the complaints described would be a deal breaker for your personal situation.
Hope this helps.
ReplyEddy, just how fast do you type? Or do you have one of those voice to text programs?
ReplyNot really sure. I learned to type just by continuously using the internet since the early 90s.
ReplyWell, I wasn’t really being serious:) I just noticed that you always respond quickly & sometimes w/not so short answers. I think it’s great that you take the time to read questions/comments and actually respond!
Still working my way thru your site…….
ReplyHi Eddy, I really appreciate all the work you’ve put into your site and for the fact that there is someone we can put our trust into when it comes to finding ways to take care of ourselves. I’ve spent a tremendous amount of time searching for various ways to make decent money from home and unfortunately haven’t found it YET. Based on your experience, can you tell me if you think that the EBay Success Kit is a scam??? I was hoping that I might be able to find a link on your site of all scams listed alphabetically that you’re aware of. Any input would be appreciated.
ReplyHi Lynn,
Thanks for the kind words. Did you follow the steps in our scam video listed on this page to research this ebay kit company? That’s pretty much how we research any company. So give it a shot. You’ll get the answer in a matter of seconds.
ReplyHi Eddy–This is a well managed, well thought out website which of course is a wire transfer–I got caught in another one last year when I suddenly became an unemployed teacher and it cost me $1,650–this is a new one–Spal-groupmain.cc–I’m printing out their webpage and taking it to my local police dep’t. Bill Dean
Replyhttp://www.spal-groupmain.cc sounds like the newest wire transfer scam–well thought out web page, tons of information, $2,300 first month? plus 8% commission, etc. etc.
ReplyWilliam thanks for sharing! These scam artists are getting more and more sophisticated. Thanks for sharing and protecting others!
ReplyHi–This is a follow up to my previous two messages re: http://www.spal-groupmain.cc—I talked to two bank managers from two separate banks, Wells Fargo and B/A–one of whom is a personal friend. I showed them my printouts of Spal Group’s prospectus and they both said independently of each other ‘SCAM’. Here’s a tip for everyone getting these “offers” from overseas–check out the grammar and spelling. It is usually 5th or 6th grade level. As an unemployed English/History teacher in California, the country’s most bankrupt state, I can state unequivocally that anything that looks like 5th or 6th grade probably is. Bill Dean
ReplyThanks William for the follow up! Its great to have folks like you that share scams with us and provide tons of details to back the claims. I’m sure this is going to help a lot of folks avoid this scam and ones like it.
ReplyDear Eddy,
Please help. I believe the company is sam.
Company call: Major Design Group
Have been calling me a lot to ask me to sign the contract. I have constantly ask for the website, and they still have not give it to me yet. I wondering if you can find out whether the company is real or not. I am a little doubt. Please help. I have attach you the agreement application.
PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
Reply1.Parties.
Employer:
MD GROUP,
represented by Scott Marsh, President
Address: 52 Upper Street Islington, London N1 0QH
Employee:
Address:
2. Title of Position: Regional Manager
3. Commencement/Termination Date.
3.1. This is a Part-time Contract between the Employer and the Employee. The duration of the contract will be from the moment of its signature by both Parties until terminated by any of the Parties.
3.2. This contract does not confer any right to any permanent job that may become vacant or available.
4. Duties.
The Employee shall carry out such duties as are assigned to him/her by the Employer confirming to the Law, including but not limited to:
(a). cooperation between (the Employee) and MD Group, represented by Scott Marsh, President (the Employer) regarding the items as stated in Paragraphs 4.b, 4.c, 4.d and 4.e of this Agreement.
(b). You will meet customers from your region and will handle all our carrying production and documentation to them.
a. Your full name:
b. Street:
c. City:
d. State:
e. ZIP:
f. Country
g. Phone:
h. Cell phone:
i. Home phone:
k. E-mail:
(c). If it is obligatory, you will arrange deals with middleman companies in your region.
(d). Maintaining appropriate records and making available information as required by the Employer.
(e). As required our customers will make either direct cash or bank payments to you for our production and services. Usually once or twice a month.
1
5. Hours of Work.
5.1. There are no fixed hours of work imposed on the Employee. However, the Employee should be able to fulfill the tasks set forth before him/her in the time frame specified by the Employer.
5.2. The Employee shall be available on his/her mobile telephone a day hrs in order to be able to promptly deal with arising challenges if there are any.
6. Payment calculation.
6.1. Remuneration will be paid depending on the amount of the transfers from customers of the Employer.
6.2. Remuneration will constitute 3,300.00 USD monthly + you will get 3% commission from the total amount of every service fee we charge our customers
6.3. There are no other payments that the Employer is liable to pay the Employee other than as stated in Paragraphs 6.1 and 6.2 of this Agreement.
7. Annual Leave.
Holiday entitlement will be in accordance with the United States of America Law. There are 6 weeks of annual leave per year. The employee can have 3 weeks off time in the end of every 6-months period.
8. Sick Pay.
8.1. The Employee, being a part-time one, is not entitled to any sick leave pay.
8.2. The Employer must be notified on the morning of the first day of any unavailability due to illness.
9. Health and Safety.
Responsibility for health and safety at work rests with the Employee. However it is obligatory to inform the Employer in advance if the Employee is unable to perform some of the duties due to some Health problems.
10. Resignation/Termination.
The Employee may terminate this Contract on not less than one months notice in writing.
11. The Employer shall have power to suspend the Employee, to impose disciplinary sanctions on the Employee and to terminate the Contract in accordance with disciplinary/dismissal procedures as subject to the Law of USA and any other applicable legislation.
12. External Activity.
Any external activity engaged in by the Employee must not be such as to interfere with the fulfilling of the Employee’s duties and responsibilities to the Employer.
13. Declarations and Signatures.
Both Employer and the Employee have read and fully understand the foregoing Terms and Conditions of Employment and agree to abide by the terms of this contract and further warrant that all statements and representations which have been made in application for this appointment are true and correct.
Signed: _____________ Date: 05/26/2009
(Employer)
Signed: Date: __/__/2009
(Employee)
Hi,
If they’re not willing to answer your question and you have a funny feeling inside they are a scam. Then you should move in. Usually that funny feeling is correct.
ReplyHas anyone heard of the company Webaction Limited? it has a website but somehow it sounds fishy, the pay is 3500 a month and the position the offer is account manager to work from home dealing with the customers, what doesn’t sound right is that I would have to pay the money o programmers via western union and speak to the customers about the work that the programmers are doing, it doesn’t make sense to triangle the information when the programmers doing the work should be the ones talking to the customers, does it make sense, so the customers will pay me and I would have to send the money over to the programmers via wester union and deal with all the issues regarding the program the web programmers are developing. They show three openings but there has been conversations going back and forth regarding this adn it seems that at least a dozen of people got a job offer. their website is http://www.webactionlimited.com/, can I trust these people?
ReplyHi Charis,
I think your instincts are correct.
This sounds like another variation of the wire transfer, check cashing scam we’ve covered. There is a link above for it. Personally I would avoid it. If you want legitimate work at home jobs visit our work at home guide. It will help you avoid such nonsense: http://www.WorkAtHomeNoScams.com/workathomeguide
I hope this helps.
ReplyHey charis,
You asked whether this is a company who you can trust and I think for me personally it’s too soon to tell. I did some research to see if there was any dirt on this company or to see if it was dirt free and the only thing I came up with was a lot of people wondering if it was a scam! A lot of people are getting these emails from Web Action Limited looking to hire independent contractors. There are at least 14 different positions available. They are based out of the UK but have recently opened an office in Pennsylvania. That could be a reason why they are sending so many emails. I did come across a person who has worked with the company for over 3 months now. After the first 2 months she had to sign a yearly contract with them and she is responsible for paying taxes on her own, on the 1099 basis. She stated that she received her first salary of $3500 after a month of working for them. The funds are wired from their UK account. She stated they don’t use paychecks due to security reasons. So it is mandatory to open up an account to get paid. I also read that you do have to send money to your programmers which you deal with a lot when working on a project.
Now I can’t honestly say that this is a scam and back it up because for one she said she got paid but also because I have no solid proof. But what I am skeptical about as you are is the fact that the contractor has to send money to the programmers. To me it doesn’t make any type of sense why a company would have workers paying workers. What does come to mind is a sneaky way of laundering money! Now I’m not saying that’s happening or that’s the scam. I’m just saying what came to my mind after researching this company! To me a legitimate business does not operate in that manner. I also read where another person who received an email from Web Action Limited sent them all the information they required and then became a little ify about it, called the FBI Cleveland Office and got some advice from them and they did tell her to proceed with caution because that is a way for an organization to launder money. I was kind of happy to see that I wasn’t the only one that was paranoid and actually thought about that! Lol.
Unfortunately in the times we live in there are people who fund terrorism and money is funneled through organizations to individuals, sometimes several times before reaching the desired party. So with that being said that would be my only concern at this point. I would wait to see how other people’s experiences are with this company before jumping into it. I’ve read where plenty of other people are moving forward and applying with Web Action Limited but only one person who actually works with them. So i’m sure there will be more talk about this company. But it still seems too fresh for me to determine whether it’s a shady company or not.
I hope this helps you! =)
ReplyWhat do you know about Project Payday?
ReplyWe’ve reviewed it already:
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/2007/08/10/projectpaydaycom-review-scam-or-not
Try using the search on our site. Most of the times we’ve covered a lot of the work at home sites.
ReplyHello I just read the comment from Babbsi. I almost fell for this same scam. Luckily I listened to my gut and declined the “offer” and saved my husband and me who knows how much money. A couple of days ago, I received a letter with no return address on it. I opened it and much to my surprise there was a check for the amount of $4965.00. There was a cheery letter telling me that I was accepted as a Mystery Shopper. (Keep in mind, this was unsolicited.) In the bulk of the letter was a list of places that I would be ‘assigned’ to visit. There was a form to copy to fill out after each assignment. What set me off was the money transfer and changing dollars into foreign currency. The other 2 places were Walmart and J C Penneys. To top it off they would let me keep $300 and all the stuff I bought!!! WOW. I called the phone number and they told me to deposit the money in my checking or savings account and then call them back. I had 24 hrs to do that or they would stop payment on the check. OK I looked on my good old friend website, work at home no scams.com, and found out what danger we were in if we fell for this scam. The scam website is payme4shopping.com, and the company’s name is Service Inspection Limited. The gentelman was very cordial, but don’t let that fool you.
Thanks Eddy again for what you do. You have saved my family a lot of money and grief.
Brenda
ReplySan Diego CA
Hey Brenda,
ReplyThanks for doing your part and warning people about this scam. Maybe others will be able to avoid it like you.
I have been getting alot of emails on twitter work at home does anyone know anything about this work at home job.It said Opha winfrey is trying this program
ReplyLaura,
What’s the website address of this opportunity? Did you try doing your research by following the simple steps in the video at the top of the page?
ReplyEddy;
http://www.twitterprofithouse.com
Laura
Replymysearch4grantsandfunding.com , This company says just 1.98 for your cd for grants, not really seeing the disclaimer until the 69.95 charge comes out of your account. When I called to dispute this with my bank and the company, they both said I had 7 days to review and cancel. Major problem! I could not sign in, and when sending a support ticket to the company, never heard back. What is worse is it seems that my bank is on there side about this charge. This is funny considering they paid the 69.95 to the mysearch4grantsandfunding.com company when I had no funds in my account. I still have not resolved this problem with the banks claim department, not very good service from bank of america!
ReplyWow, I can’t believe your bank is isn’t backing you up on this. Most of the time they reverse the charges without any questions. I would escalate this to the manager, write a later, etc. But the bank should back you up on this. I experienced a similar situation and all I had to do was call Chase and they handled everything. Keep on them.
ReplyI might be blind, but I am looking for the suggestions of websites, procedures for officially reporting a scam. BEFORE I FOUND EDDY, I too was scammed by Real Daty Entry– ) It sounds like they have changed their name a few times). Detals already discusssed above,and want to know the steps to go through to make thing more uncomfortable.
ReplyBBB? FCC? FBI? the parent compnay, how do you find that out? Is it worth it filing a complaint with Pay Pal after the 8 weeks?
There was a lisitng above with some suggestions, I will go write them down, but is there a link on this site that spells out suggested formalities?
thanks
Hi Sue,
I think the BBB makes it very easy.
ReplyThere should be a link for consumers where you can file a complaint. And yes feel free to contact Paypal as well. You’d be very surprised to see how receptive they are to consumer complaints. Hope this helps.
What can you say about wealthy affiliate online business. Can i apply for membership?
ReplyHi Regi,
I think its pretty clear that I support WA since I mention them on my site all the time.
However you might want to read the following articles since affiliate marketing isn’t for every one:
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/2009/05/31/top-10-reasons-to-avoid-affiliate-marketing/
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/aff
Good luck.
Reply@Madeline:
ReplyHello Eddy, This is for Madelie I was also a victim of this Hazel Peppergood (envelope stuffing last year) I paid my money sent one e-mail after another to my such luck no reply she is a SCAM ARTIST get rid of her to the dogs.
Eddy,
ReplyI applaud your efforts to expose making money scams and thus protect all of us “innocents” from the heartless greed of those who would prey on good people who just want to earn an honest buck. I am an optimistic cynic who keeps thinking nobody can really be this rotten. I’ll just trust another one, even when my sixth sense says SCAM, back away. Even though I have been scammed a lot, I usually end up getting my money back, but also lose time in the meanwhile which can’t be recovered. For this reason, I want to share with others my experience with a real shabby scam. It is smartappsportal.com. At the time I bought into the program, the program was relatively new. I couldn’t find any negative comments. Went into the forums and review sites and read about how much money everyone was earning with this program. Come to find out, the posts were staged. Thinking I found Mecca, I promoted their product aggressively for over a month. Sales were supposed to be computed by E-Junkie. No sales. Very fishy. Then the truth came out. Marketers started to complain. It was a known scam site that just changed its name so no one would recognize them. One fellow said he lost $2000. with the previous company. Just avoid smartappsportal. They are not what they profess to be.
i am interested to join in my survey but u do not have in the philippines, is there any way i can join the job?
ReplyHi Miriam,
You may want to visit my international page:
Replyhttp://www.workathomenoscams.com/international
hey eddy I am new to your site. I recently was looking at a opportunity with googe revolution have you heard about them before? They want $1.95 for a 7 day trial then $70 month there after. there site is http://www.googlerevolution.com would like your comments and I have been out of work for about a year and a half. Have any good suggestions to either start a business or home career? Thanks for your time.
ReplyHey Ralph,
I just emailed you about this. So check your email. But in general always avoid these Google work at home kits and products. They’re all a variation of the google scam I listed on the page you’re reading:
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/2009/04/07/is-google-money-tree-a-scam/
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/2009/07/06/google-shuts-down-google-money-scams
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/2009/06/07/fake-news-site-work-at-home-scam/
In terms of starting your own business career, I’m a big proponent of affiliate marketing if you’re the right type of person for it.
Read the following articles:
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/aff
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/2009/05/31/top-10-reasons-to-avoid-affiliate-marketing
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/2009/08/03/free-affiliate-marketing-ptc-course/
Folks seem to like Ameriplan as well:
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/2007/09/25/is-ameriplan-usa-a-work-at-home-scam/
Hope this helps.
Eddy
Replyi can not thank you!!!! enought for you tips!!!!! on uncovering!!! these work at home scams!!!! because of you tips!! i have uncovered i lot of snakes, i lot of fake companies!! that offer a low shipping fee!!! but hidden charges!!! they don’t tell about the monthly fees that are attach for the use of their services!! for helping you to find work, or to provide you with work!!! all they want is your (visa) card number and once that have that!!! they can charge you what ever they want!!! so again thank -you!!! eddy you save me!! a ton of money i dont have to spend!! and a lot pain!!!because i’am looking for work at home!!! my god bless this site!! because you bless me!!! keep up the good work!! you are helping a lot of people!! who don’t have extra money to spare!! thank-you!!!
ReplyThanks Thomas!
Is always great to hear when we can save people money and avoid these awful scams. By the way be sure to check out the following pages for you work at home search needs:
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/workathomeguide
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/companies
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/recommendations
Good luck.
Reply@Diane:
Partnerwithpaul is a definite scam. I researched the first site he gives you and they are affiliated with herbalife (itself not a scam at all, but a decent company). Their method is that they charge you for the starter package – $40, then when you sign up two more people and pay another $200 you are “in” and get to go to another site, which I presume scams you some more.
ReplyHello. I just signed up for an envelope stuffing work from home job. I was wondering if anyone had had any dealing with the company that I went through and if they could share any information. The website is http://www.ameripubs.com. I found it in a Babytalk magizine that I recieved in the mail. I went to their website and everything looked lagit, but I was just wondering about them because I really want to work from home so that I can spend more time with my boys, but can’t afford the $200 and $300 that most companies ask for. This one only asked for $32 and then an extra $3 for express mail. If anyone could share any information with me about this if they have it, I would greatly appreciate it. Please e-mail me at the the posted e-mail address.
ReplyThanks again,
Ashley
Hi Ashley,
I’m assuming you didn’t read this page because envelope stuffing is one of the opportunities we’ve already discussed as being a scam:
http://www.workathomecareers.com/scams.shtml#ENVELOPE%20STUFFING%20SCAMS
I would encourage you to actually read the rest of this scam page including the comments, watching the video so you can avoid losing any more money to these scams.
If you’re looking for real work at home jobs and opportunities, visit the following pages:
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/workathomeguide
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/companies
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/recommendations
But they will only be useful to you if you take the time to actually read them. Hope this helps.
ReplyTake care.
I recieved a letter in the mail today with a check for 3800 dollars. I have been looking for work at home oportunities and was told when i called the number that they got my info from the internet, and was accepted to be a mystery shopper. They wanted me me to deposit the check into my checking account and mack a money gram transfer for 1300 dollars and a wesrern union tranefer for 1400 dollars. They told me that I would get to keep 980 dollars. When I called to talk to the person it was a recording and I left a message. It took about 10 minuts for a man to call me back so durring that time I had googled the name of the company which is Work Group Evaluation Services. the second I got the results pulled up the man was calling me on the phone. I took down the instructions that he wanted me to follow and in doing that he changed the name of the person the money was supose to be wired to. so as I was talking to him I was trying to read what I had found on google which this company is a scam! They sent what looks like a real check written from a real bank. I googled the name of the bank got, the number, and called them the lady at the bank confirmed that it was not a good check. I am so glad I second guessed myself because I almost deposited the check and sent the money gram! I would have been out of almost 3000 dollars. Please people check out things before you do them. If you know of any mystery shopping positions that are not frauds please let me know.
ReplyHey Tammy,
Good job on your detective work! That’s why we have that scam research video right at the top of the page because it can basically help you sniff out most scams in seconds. You were smart to do all the research you did. The check cashing or wire transfer scam is a common one that comes in many flavors. But once you hear something about cashing a check or wiring money then you already know it’s the same B.S. As you may have read above, there have been tons of people reporting the same type of scam above and in our fake check scam article. Thanks for sharing the information. Hopefully more people will follow your lead.
In terms of finding legitimate mystery shopping companies just visit our companies page:
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/companies
Good luck.
ReplyHi Eddy, I ve been coming to your site and find it to be one of the few legit sites on the web that gives really helpful and accurate info on job hunting on the web. I just wanted to say thank you for being honest.
ReplyAlisa,
Thanks for just stopping by and saying that! I really appreciate you taking time out your busy day just to acknowledge my efforts here. It’s an affirmation that I’m making a difference and doing the right things
Replyby you folks.
I just wanted to say thanks so much for all the great info you have on your site. I have been coming to it for a few weeks now and have found some great opportunites that I had no idea existed. I have watched your videos and have learned alot of things about work at home scam and opportunites (btw you have a great speaking voice lol) Keep up the great work!!!!
ReplyHey Carol,
No thank you for just appreciating my work and taking the time out to say that. Trust me it really feels good to hear these type of comments. Too often I get emails from folks asking for advice and I direct them to certain information to help them and I never get so much as a thank you. So it’s great to see some folks still have “home training”. lol
By the way I don’t know about having a great voice, but I’ll try to make myself believe that as I create videos. lol Take care and thanks again.
Reply@Eunice Davis:
ReplyHi Eddy
WILL I BEEN SCAM FROM THE SAME PEOPLE ITS SO HARD TO FIND A REAL WORK FROM HOME COMPANY THAT I CAN TRUST SO THEY GOT ME FOR $69.00 IS THERE ANYWAY I CAN GET THEM MESS UP. THE WEBSITE IS http://WWW.FROMHOMEDATAENTRY.COM PLEASE NOBODY DONT WORK FOR THIS PEOPLE.
Hi Varonica,
You can report this website to the FTC.gov, BBB.org and many other consumer protection websites like the ones we mentioned in the following article:
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/2008/01/21/top-5-scam-fighting-sites/
The best way to get back at these people is to spread the word to as many people as possible. If you paid for this with a credit card, I would contact your credit
card company and ask them to reverse the charges and let them know you feel you’ve been scammed by this organization.
Hope this helps.
Eddy
Reply@Ashley:
Hi Ashley,
Would you keep us posted on your outcome of your experience with American Publications. Athough, most envelope stuffing company’s are scams, this one may be legitimate. I would like to know, but please remember….you must follow their instructions and do everything they instruct you to do.
Thanks,
Barb
ReplyHi i was wondering if anyone knows about the company dataentry.net it says it is a liginement company but i don’t know if this is true, i signed up for 7 assignments it is a 7 day trial after that they ask $69.00 to get the list of surveys, i was wondering if you have heard of this company and has anyone joined up with it? please get back to me asap? thanks from cpetersweymouth@comcast.net
ReplyHate to tell you this but I think you just got swindled out of your money.
Right on this very page I provided you an article about these so called data entry scams:
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/2009/04/14/are-all-typing-data-entry-jobs-a-scam/
Furthermore we provide you with a list of surveys for free:
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/2007/12/13/top-5-paid-online-survey-websites/
My advice is to call your credit card company and get this canceled right away. Then take the time to read this scam page you’re on from top to bottom including the comments and video. The more educated you are about this industry, the less likely you are to fall such scams again.
Then take the next few days to read the following information:
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/workathomeguide
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/recommendations
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/companies
Don’t let the scammers win.
ReplyHere’s one for ya..
I am not here seeking a “work at home” job, as I think there is some catch to all of them- generally starting with personal expenditure. (I grew up around women who sold Avon and Mary Kay, so I heard all about the whole “network marketing” scene for years.) However, I am here to post a scam alert. I have already posted one on http://www.ripoffreport.com; and searched for other scam alert sites so that I can share this with the public. “Money’s tight and times are hard,” so the countless unemployed or under-paid people who have already been screwed by the system and/or greedygut employers do not need to be exploited twice.
Beware of Craigslist! Since you don’t have to pay to post, there are many of these scamsters posting “jobs” there. Here are two shining examples:
1) There was an “administrative assistant” position posted for $15 per hour. It did NOT say “work at home.” If it did, I would have avoided it like the plague. I sent my resume (as instructed) to the following e-mail address: jolarinoinc@yahoo.com
The next day I received an e-mail (from this address) from an entity calling him/herself “Barry Smith.” Still, it did NOT indicate “working at home.” It instructed me to establish a Yahoo account so that I could have an online “interview” with “Mrs. Monica Williams.” This extensive use of Yahoo was all the “red flag” I needed; because legitimate businesses will (at the very least) conduct a phone interview then schedule a real interview. Furthermore, they will almost always have their own company website. At this point, I became quite angry and decided I would go through with this flakey little “interview” so that I could gather more information from these cretins and report them. I established a Yahoo account, and sent a message to this “Monica Williams” person through Yahoo’s chat. He/she was already online, how ’bout that! He/she then informed me that this was “work at home,” and that I would need to go establish a bank account with Bank of America. After setting up this account, they would wire money to the account for me to purchase accounting software. Once this was done, they would then have me process payments for the “company” and my wages would be deposited in the Bank of America account as well. Can you say “money laundering?!”
Forget the FBI. I was always under the impression that part of their computer/internet crimes department investigated things like this. When I called them, the call was answered by an apathetic and exasperated little guy who responded to me as if I were reporting a Bigfoot sighting. He quickly dismissed me with a “yeah, whatever” attitude.
Now, for Craigslist’s second “gotcha:”
I found a post for an administrative assistant position, and contacted the poster(s) via e-mail as instructed. I later received a response with “the rest of the story.” This entity was working in the “adult entertainment industry.” In other words, they make pornography! Along with the normal administrative/office duties, the “dress code” and “industry description” were included in the response. The “dress code” would require “short skirts/dresses” and “high heeled shoes.” I was flabbergasted and disgusted; as I am one of the few people left in America who understand that modesty, chastity and decency are virtues.
Reply@Diane:
Had the same experience with Paul. Don’t order any CD. He promises a refund but you will never hear from hear again.
ReplyHi everyone. Im trying to see if this is a scam or not. I have this feeling that it is but i want to make sure that im correct. I went onto craigslist looking for a job and i came across a “Mail Dispatcher” job opportunity, so i responded to the ad. I got a response from a Lexy Scott and here is what he said:
Hello,
Thanks for getting back to me here…I’m Mr Lexy Scott Let me tell you little details about myself, I’m experts in the sales of Used and Accidental automobiles, trucks And materials for world trade as well as import/export of various commodities into America/Canada/Europe .What i do is source for used and accidental cars on auction sales from within the united states ,buy them after due negotiations and then make payments for them for onward shipment to their various destinations for resale at a much higher profit making margin mostly in Europe’s, Asia and Africa where there is a very large and growing market for used cars.
At the moment we have about 3000 accidental cars that We need to make the payments for before the cars can be shipped over to the destinations where they are needed, And at this Moment we need a ( PAYROLL ASSISTANT ) Who can be working at home and get $800 every Month End, This Opportunity is available right now and i will be very happy to have you as my payroll assistant to take incharge of this position at your area. Furthermore i will supplies you all the material you need in starting this job in which you don’t have to spend any cent of your money in this business, I will be responsible for all cost to start the job. All you will be doing is (Printing Check From home and this will be done through Versa Check Software} And everything is Legit Because we have a Certificate which back up the Company.
As part of our ongoing expansion project, we are in search of competent and efficient proxies, who can help us establish a medium of getting to our customers in America, Canada and Europe with primary duties to include sending payment to our clients Sequel to your acceptance of this offer you will be entitling to $800 per month. You will stand in good stead, when the opportunity for securing a top management position arises, as we intend to put in place structures, in terms of human resources and physical facilities in your location depending on our rate of turnover. Also the company will provide you the supplies you need in issuing the payment to the clients and more instruction will be given to you online at yahoo messenger.
YOUR LINE OF DUTY
Here is what you will be doing…Mailing out payment to clients and the payment will be inform of Paycheck. More so , you must have experienced about versa product and if you don’t know anything about the software then no problem… I can put you through and give you tutoring lesson before you start work full .
{ WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING }
1- CREATING PAYCHECK ON THE VERSA CHECK SOFTWARE
2- DESIGN PAYCHECK ON THE SOFTWARE
3- PUT THE COMPANY INFORMATION ON THE SOFTWARE TO BE CREATE ON THE CHECK
4- PUT THE CLIENT INFORMATION ON THE SOFTWARE WHICH THE CHECK IS GOING TO
5- PRINT THE CHECK OUT FROM YOUR COLORED PRINTER
6- MAIL THE CHECK OFF THROUGH UPS COURIER SERVICE AND USE THE COMPANY UPS ACCOUNT FOR THE POSTAGE
Your task is to only co-ordinate payment to the customers and helps us with the payment process. You will not be involved in any sales as our sales managers are in charge of that aspect for the company. This job takes only 3-7 hours per week. You’ll have a lot of free time doing your permanent job; you’ll also secure good income in the process cuz you will have access to allowance and others company benefits apart from your salary. If you are interested please send us the following information’s
{1}Full Names…………………….
{2}Sex…………………………..
{3}Marital Status…………………
{4}Age…………………………..
{5}Company If Any…………………
{6}Position………………………
{7}Full Contact Address……………
{8}Home/Cell No…………………..
{9}Fax No………………………..
{10} How Often do you always Come online everyday???
(11) Your Yahoo Messenger ID or Hotmail ID???
Looking ahead why awaiting your reply to my inbox,:
Scott Lexy.
So i sent him a response and he gave me this:
Isela,
Thanks for getting back to me here, I got your resume information and i’m very glad to have you as the one to take care of the payroll position. I really appreciate you for getting back to me here and i know you must be a energetic and sociable person. I appreciate your decency and i hope you be an honest, loving caring, humble, faithful and trust worthy Person, I can see that you have all it takes to take care of the payroll work.
Well there is nothing special in the software. The Versa software is use for payroll work and its is use for setting up account and creating check and designing check. With this software you can create, design and print the check out .
Since you don’t have idea about the software before and you don’t have the installation on your computer, i will want you to go and buy one at the store over there and here are the supplies you need to get so you can start work atleast tomorrow morning because if you can get the supplies today definitely i can give you the tutoring later today and you can start work tomorrow morning.
Supplies to get today.
1- Versa Check Gold 2010
2- Versa Check Paper 500 pack
3- Magnetic Ink
Get those supplies today and get back to me here so we can move on the next step.
Thank so much for understanding
Scott.
It sounds fishy!!! help me!
ReplyThis is just another variation of the check cashing scams we covered above:
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/2007/10/16/fake-checks-wire-transfer-scams-fakechecksorg-fights-back/
Be sure you actually read the articles and comments above.
ReplyI think you should investigate keyforcash.com. Here’s why. They said it wasn’t a scam, but now I’m not so sure. Either they are or their site is having problems. I logged in to their site and signed up for a data entry program, which thankfully is free. But when I tried to log in after receiving the confirmation email, it said my email address wasn’t on file, or there was an error. I hope the latter. Should i be wary of this or is it just a technical problem?
And what about PeopleString.com? I’ve heard that that is not a scam. Please check that out too and report on it and let me know.
ReplyHi Susanne,
Use the scam video above. That’s how we research any company.
ReplyAre you for real? How do I look you up? If you are for real your are wonderful.
ReplyI have enjoyed reading your site, and plan to make use of the sites you listed.
Thank you,
Karen
Yes, I’m as real as a heart attack. In terms of research you can follow the same steps in the video. In any event I’m glad you’re finding the information helpful. Take care.
ReplyHi Eddy,
I want to thank you for having a site like this, it is nice to know someone cares to help people like me looking for a work at home job. I cannot tell you all the scams and money that I put out and ended up with nothing. I have a question is Income At Home.com a scam?? Looking forward to your answer.
Thank You,
Sabrina
ReplyHi Sabrina,
You’re welcome. Did you watch the video listed above? It shows you how to research any company and that’s how we research anything.
ReplyHi Eddy:
I received the following SCAM via email:
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If you need extra income i have here some information that could let you Earn an Extra $300 to $2,000 a week Part Time.
My name is Derek Lindsay, and I am the Director of My-Data-Source.com. I would personally like to invite you to become part of our team doing work-at-home data entry. We have guided thousands of team members to success using our new type of data-entry job called Global Data Entry. Some members are currently making $300 – $2000 and more per day, using our program and guidance. We have been dealing with online data entry for over 7 years.
Do you have a few minutes? I will explain more.
Get More details here:
vur.me/ jymincome /extraincome/
What Is Required?
All that we ask of you is to type a few short lines of data text, and post to the sources we suggest. Once that is complete, hit the enter key, and you are done. YES, it is that simple. The more data you type, the more money you can make. With this program we will teach you everything you need to know on how to do these data entry jobs, and after you complete our online training we will have you submitting data in 10 minutes or less.
We will show you many tips to assure your success. We will have you sign up with a pay link account. This is where your checks or wire transfers will be sent on the 1st and 15th of every month. We will have you set up with the necessary tax identification number to do this program.
Check this link to get more information:
vur.me/ jymincome/ extraincome/
Warmest regards,
Jenny Yu
yujenny32@rocketmail.com
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The email address Jenny Yu shows does not exist, and after reading a lot in your website I learned one does not have to pay to get a job, anyway, I still have to read a lot more here to learn more. But there is a great info in your website to help and guide people how to do it right.
ReplyThanks for helping,
Marina
Thanks for sharing this with us Marina!
ReplyHello Eddy, I am a stay at home mom, I have two children, one of my kids is disabled. I would like to find a job opportunity where I can work from my home, while they are at school. I don’t have many skills, I guess I may have a few and being bilingual in one of my strenghts, I speak Spanish.
ReplyI was searching the internet today and came across a website for Mandura Drinks, a MLM company. I know some are scams and others can be a real opportunity. Is this a good one?
I really like your website and want to thank you for helping alot of people from being scamed.
I would appreciate your advice.
Thank you
Hi Aracelly,
Since you’re bilingual you may want to consider a job as an interpreter or tutor. Visit the work at home companies page I have for jobs like that:
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/companies My international page may help you as well even if you’re in the U.S. since they have jobs for people in the states and abroad:
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/international
In terms of the company you mentioned, just try following the steps in my scam video at the top of the page. That’s how I research companies. In general I’m not a big fan of MLMs because
you’re usually pushing products on people that they don’t want or need. But that’s just my opinion. Following the steps in my scam video should really help you.
Good luck.
ReplyEddy,
I received an email from Immediate_placement@mus001night.com. When I clicked on the graphic I went to this site: http://homejobplacement.org/index. A Jennifer Johnson spouts off on being an Auction Listing Agent using EBay. Supposedly you can make up to $75 per hour doing the following:
1) Log on to your Personal Account.
2) Choose the product you want automatically listed.
3) Click the “List This Product On eBay Now!” button. Your listing will AUTOMATICALLY be listed on eBay.
4) Fill out a few short online forms (simple and fast) to process your customer’s product purchase and select “SEND.”
5) Repeat.
Ok, have you heard of this one? Is this for real or is it a fraud? Thanks
Ed Cohen
ReplyEddy,
I did the google scam lookup on Jennifer Johnson and whoa nelley!! Yep, this one is a big fat lie and fraud. Thank you Eddy and Google.
Maybe the new FTC rules on advertising will shut her down.
Ed Cohen (The other Ed here)
ReplyEd,
I’m glad you actually went ahead and followed the advice of the scam video listed above instead of waiting for me because that’s basically what the whole purpose of this page is for. That’s how I do my research. So good job on making use of the information. At the end of the day even without doing the research you can just tell this isn’t real because of a number of reasons. 1. The email was unsolicited aka spam. They know nothing about you but yet you’re qualified for this position earning $75 per hour. Give me a break. If that was the case why wouldn’t everyone be doing this. This is where common sense just kicks in. If it sounds too good to be true it usually is.
2. It’s not that easy making money with eBay. There is tons of competition. So already being aware of this, that’s another reason I knew this was bull.
So a lot of the times research isn’t even neccessary, it’s just a matter of common sense. But I know that goes out the window when you’ve been at this for a long time and desperate to make money at home. However that’s why that scam video is on this page. So I’m glad you used it.
The FTC can only do so much. Most of this really falls on us and using our own judgement and always doing the research. We’re all adults and smart enough to figure out most scams especially when we all have the tools at our disposal like google, bbb and sites like this. You’re proof of this.
ReplyEddy… it’s great to see a work at home resource site like this featuring an upfront personality such as yourself. Too many people online hide in the background and sell junk. I enjoy your Youtube videos as well!
Regards
ReplyLowell
Thanks Lowell,
It’s nice to see when advertisers actually visit and research the site they’re spending money on. lol
ReplyHi Eddy,
Love your website! I just received an email from a group called Mom Corp that I subscribe to. They are telling their subscribers about a new scam and I just wanted to pass it along to others that might not be aware. Keep doing what you’re doing!!!! Attached is the notice:
We are so sorry to alert our candidates to this message. Mom Corps has been notified that a fraudulent person has been emailing under the Mom Corps name, enticing candidates to sign up and apply for a scam. This message is clearly not from us or from any of our clients.
If you received the email below – DO NOT REPLY. We are so sorry for the inconvenience. Thank you for your continued support!
FRAUDULENT MESSAGE:
Dear Sir/Madam,
My name is Dr. Kimberly M. Lloyd. It’s a privilege in offering you a part-time paying job in which you could earn a reasonable income.
I got your contact from MOM CORPS and we are interested in working with you after reviewing your resume. We need a reliable person to work for our company as an independent receivable clerk. It’s a privilege in offering you a part-time paying job in which you could earn a reasonable income at Midwest Research Institute (MRI). MRI has been developing practical solutions to scientific challenges for over 65 years for both industry and government as an independent, not-for-profit research institute, MRI offers a wide range of scientific capabilities in the areas of national defense, health sciences, agriculture and food safety, engineering, energy and our nation’s infrastructure.
I am a research scientist for MRI (Midwest Research Institute) I work as a freelance consultant for the Institute. Presently, I have just been granted to head a research project in the tropical regions of America and Europe regarding Agriculture & Food Safety and this would be commencing very soon. Meanwhile, We are currently seeking part or full time employees for our up-growing research institute for position of Accounts Receivable Department.
Through extensive demographic research, we have discovered a wealth of untapped human resources that for one reason or another, need the freedom to work from home. If this sounds lively to you please read on, and consider becoming part of our company family for expanding future growth.
We seek capable individuals to work for us as our representative. You can easily make $700-$2000 or more in a week by working for us as Independent Contractor in your geographical location, you will be in charge of collecting payment on behalf of our affiliates that will fund the project ahead.
Your Duties as an Independent Receivable Clerk:
*Co-ordinate payments from our clients
*Receive payments (US BANK Drawn Money Orders, Travelers Cheque or Cashier Cheque)
*Process payments at your local bank, withdraw 10% of the total amount on these payment as
Your commission {10% from each operation!}
For instance: You receive a payment of 7000 USD via cheques or money orders on our behalf. You will cash the money and keep $700 (10% from $7000) for yourself! At the beginning your commission will equal 10%, though later it will increase up to 15%! Plus your basis monthly salary is 1000.00 USD per Month.
The offer is open to you and i believe the requested duties are not much for a Work from Home/Part Time Job, Kindly Email me back so we can make concluding arrangements.
Please fill the form below when replying:
JOB APPLICATION FORM:
*Full Name:____________________________________________________
*Full Address:(not p.o.box):______________________________________
*City:__________________________________________________________
*State:_________________________________________________________
*Zip code:______________________________________________________
*Phone Number(s):______________________________________________
*Age:__________________________________________________________
*Sex:__________________________________________________________
*Current job:____________________________________________________
*Email:_________________________________________________________
*Nationality:_____________________________________________________
*What is your preferred mode of communication? Phone/e-mail:______
I certify that the information is true and to the best of my knowledge.
__________________________ ________________
Applicant’s name Date
Do try ASAP to get back to me with the required details so that you can commence work right away. Have a nice day.
Dr. Kimberly M. Lloyd
Board of Directors / Trustee Group
ReplyMRI Kansas City Facilities
425 Volker Boulevard
Kansas City, Missouri 64110-2241
206-339-6316
http://www.mriresearch.org
Hello Eddy!
I would like to share my experience upon the site Heaven – it is ok but try to earn money at hellishdollars.com!
International members are welcome and there are lots of ways to pay you such as money gram- paypal – check.. It’s a paid to click earnings until you reach $2000 which is the minimum payout.
I start clicking everyday to the e-mail address they sent me 120 secs for 5 cents. I did it for
3 months! Finally at my $1993 I started to get excited thinking of that nice ‘virtual’ money I’m making and how others haven’t seen such an easy way.
When I got to my final click and waiting anxiously to cash out, no Redemtion button appeared!! I wrote several emails to the “Fake FAQ” which was never answered. Hey I reached the minimum payout where is the button?? I never get paid. I’ll tell everyone now STAY AWAY FROM HELLISHDOLLARS.COM. It’s a scam site. I get so frustrated. Check out for scam sites first before you go through bluntly.
I thank You Eddy for giving me the opportunity to express myself and in helping others through your website for legitimate non scam jobs. Thank You.
ReplyData Entry position I applied for and had to pay $18.00 for training packet and was told I could start right away. I sent $18.00 via paypal. Basically the individual posts a job position for data entry on as many job sites as possible and then when someone says they are interested they charge you $15.00-$20.00 to send the packet which is sent in a zip file and the file contains how you too can scam someone into $15.00-$20.00 whatever you think your time is worth and the individual uses paypal to make you think it is legit expressing how everything is safe and legitimate. I hope this helps people to not fall for the same mistake I did and my $18.00 saves someone else especially now when people are hurting so badly with this economy and the jobs are limited. I believe in doing good to others brings good to you.
ReplyThanks for sharing Linda. It might help if you include the company’s name and website address in your comment so people know what to avoid.
ReplyOk so I’ve signed up with this company to help them market their company. I was a little on the fence of signing up to begin with. I was invited to an online sort of meeting to get a feel of what the company is, what they sell, what I would do, and etc. I wasn’t being pressured and it didn’t sound like they were making a pitch. It sounded like a good company. I decided to give them a shot. Now my job with them is to basically do 2 things….refer customers to them and build my own “team”. I started the training and then started to get a little iffy about whether or not I made the right choice. They ask me to market their website but I am not allowed to mention the name of the company or advertise it. Also, as one of their agreements I have to become a preffered customer with the company before I can even start. I have to shop with them every month and if I don’t then I do not get paid. Their comission and bonuses seems reasonable but for starters you would only make $50-200 a month unless you managed to get a heap load of referals and built and amazing team on about 5-10 people overnight. I understand how they make money. The customers they have are normally long term because most eventually become employees. It’s a whole lot of networking. Someone gets you to sign up, then you get someone else, and so forth. While I don’t mind doing this I still feel like this might be a huge scam. The company is legit (I guess) and so is the pay but it’s still doesn’t sit right me.
ReplyVeturie,
You should follow your instincts. They tend to be correct in these situations. But you can be certain by just following the steps in the scam video listed above.
ReplyI nthink that it’s dumb to try to keep the company as this huge secret when everyone knows that they could easily just get people to go to their site by paying to advertise on google, billboards, radio, tv, internet or any other current method. They claim to have people making a 6 firgure income and beyond. If you can afford to pay them that much then why don’t you do your own marketing? They told me that they would give me the tools to help market them and blah blah blah. All the free website which I actually pay for with my prefered membership do little to not to attract customers. It turns out that I would actually have to shell out money out of my own pockets just to help them gain customers. I would get paid later but it still feels like it’s wrong. What do you think?
ReplyI think you should read my previous comment and follow the advice I provided.
Reply@Lynn:
ReplyA good tipoff to a scam is is bad English, spelling and punctuation.
Agreed. But take that with a grain of salt because yours truly is notoriously awful with my grammar, spelling and punctuation. I’ve probably already made several mistakes. lol Just look at scams from a wide perspective and a lot of things will call out to you. A lot of it is common sense. Sometimes when I evaluate a scam, I picture the situation in an offline situation. For instance if a stranger walked up to me out of no where and offered to give me a job without asking me for experience and willing to pay me a ridiculous amount of money to do something that usually doesn’t pay that well, I would just ignore them. The same common sense needs to be applied online.
ReplyI have been doing research on Wealthy Affiliate. I have heard good things about them. I was getting ready to join and thought that I would check out one more place to do research. I checked the BBB (better business bureau) and it pooped up with a letter grade F. I was wondering if that was because it is considered a “work at home job”?
ReplyHi Shira,
I read the BBB report on WA as well. But you might want to take what they say with a grain of a salt. Read the following article:
Replyhttp://www.workathomenoscams.com/bbb and the comments. The BBB is a great resource but it’s not the “bible”. At the end of the day you have to use your judgment to determine whether any company is right for you. I personally don’t like depending on one source. I tend to do my research using various websites to get a balanced view of any given company. But I totally understand if the BBB is the only resource you depend on. I can only speak from experience regarding WA. Based on that, I found WA to be a very informative and education resource for my affiliate marketing career. It’s not perfect but no company is. I’ve highlighted its weaknesses in my review: http://www.workathomenoscams.com/wareview but regardless of whatever rating BBB has given it, I know for a fact it’s not a scam. It provides you with the proper information and tools to succeed. But you have to do the grunt work to become successful with it. Too often, people go into WA with an employee mentality. It’s not a work at home job. It’s a learning center that teaches you how to build a successful internet marketing business. Some people will succeed at building a business and others won’t. Unfortunately when some people do fail, they look to blame someone else instead of looking in the mirror. Just my two cents.
I have a serious SCAM to report, I was scammed out of about $1,400 which included services rendered with promise to pay and out of pocket expenses that were promised but never reimbursed. Found job on craigslist, requesting ‘Customer Service Worker’, Rep, Sales. For a ‘Check Dispatcher’. See posted add below, let me know if I can be of any further help.
customer service worker
Date: 2009-11-19, 3:55PM
Customer Service Rep with a minimum of months to years Customer Service/Sales experience in a call center setting. i need a responsible and reliable person to work with us.
1. You’ll be put through our interactive training.
2. You’ll need to juggle phone calls, emails, order tracking and solve problems while providing great customer experience.
3. Attention to detail is crucial. We pride ourselves in solving problems. We want you to help us continue this.
4. We need your commitment for the season. Our customers and team members are counting on you to be here.
5. You’ll be apart of a fun sports filled environment, where every day is game day!
6. We will have full time positions available at the end of the season for our top performers
Compensation: $400-$600
Telecommuting is ok.
This is a part-time job.
OK to highlight this job opening for persons with disabilities
OK for recruiters to contact this job poster.
Please, no phone calls about this job!
Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
Original URL: http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/csr/1473555458.html
Reply@Terrance:
Reply@Isela:
This is a big SCAM, stay away, they will have you pay for the supplies do as much work as possible and then never pay you. Run Away!
Received this trhough an email has anyone been scammed by this work from home biz below???
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EARN $200 PER DAY POSTING 3 ADS ON *BACKPAGE* -
$200 DAILY…..
I NEED 2 PEOPLE TO POST MY AD’S EVERY MORNING BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7AM AND 10 AM. IT WILL ONLY TAKE YOU 20 MINUTES TO POST THESE AD’S AND YOU WILL
EARN APPROXIMATELY $200 AT THE END OF EACH DAY THAT YOU POST.
$200 EVERYDAY YOU POST!!!
YOU WILL BE POSTING THESE AD’S ON BACKPAGE EVERY DAY. I GIVE YOU THE AD’S AND ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS COPY AND PASTE THEM IN THE POSTING SECTION OF 3
MAJOR CITYS IN THE US & CANADA THAT I HAVE CHOSEN FOR YOU AND MAKE $200….. IT’S JUST THAT SIMPLE!!
http://tinyurl.com/ygsd3mn
To Our Success
ReplyRick Smith
Save yourself a headache and avoid this. If people can easily make $200 per day posting ads, don’t you think everyone would be doing it? If something sounds to good to be true than it usually is. Just apply the same skepticism you use in the offline world to deal with so called job offers in the online world.
You can find legitimate job leads here:
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/category/work-from-home-job-leads
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/companies
And I would encourage you to actually watch the video listed on this page, read the articles listed and comments. Otherwise you’re going to fall for a lot more scams.
ReplyGood luck.
@Eddy Salomon:
ReplyI have thoroughly enjoyed the e-conversation between you and Lori. I happened upon your site and/or commentary via a google search. The reason for my search was to find some work at home stuff to supplement my income. Let me explain: I am a grandmother of 2. My grandson is 10 and my granddaughter is 6. Not only have I raised them from birth, I home school them, as well. For those of you who have taken on the task of homeschooling, not only is it time consuming (lesson plans, etc.) it is costly. To make a long story short, you guys have saved me tons of money! But I must say that I am a firm believer in what sounds too good to be true, usually is too good to be true. So, just as I take the time to research good curriculum and/or supplementals, I probably would have done the same in this regard, as well. This is an excellent forum and I have signed up to receive information from you. I am very interested in the medical transcribing. Would like to hear more….Lori.
Here is a scam I recently encountered on craigslist:
fromHuman Resource Manager
toApril May
dateThu, Jan 28, 2010 at 1:48 PM
subjectRe: Administrative Assistant position
mailed-bygmail.com
signed-bygmail.com
hide details Jan 28 (1 day ago)
Dear April,
I got your resume and your application for the job as my personal assistant as posted on Craigslist. I would love to meet up with you to talk about this job but I am currently away on business…….. I am presently in Australia so there will be no interview, I will Pre-pay you in advance to do my business errands. I will also have my mails and packages forwarded to your address. If you will be unable to stay at your house to get my mails, I can have it shipped to a post office near you and then you can pick it up at your convenience. When you get my mails/packages; you are required to mail them to where I want them mailed to.. You don’t have to put money out of your pocket, all you have to do is have packages shipped to your house and do my shopping. You are allowed to open the packages to reveal its content.
The content of the packages are computer and electronics, clothing’s business and personal letters. All expenses and taxes will be covered by me.You will work between 18 and 20hrs a month. How much will you charge per-month ? I will paying $450.00 per-week for this position. That is not a bad offer is it? I need your service because I am constantly out of town.I work in real estate and I own Small Art Gallery in Victoria { Australia }.I will return to USA by April ending so this process will be going- on till i get back in April. If you don’t mind, I will meet up with you when I return and then we can talk about the possibility of making this long term.
Well, let me know if you are able to handle the position. Hope to hear I will email you the list and pictures of what to shop for when I am ready. No heavy packages is involved! You can do the shopping at any nearest stores. You will be shopping for Electronics and clothing’s. I will provide you my personal UPS account number for Shipping. All you have to do is provide my account number to UPS and shipping charges will be applied into the account. I will provide clear set of instructions for each task I need done as well the funds to cover them. If I were to mail you money to do my shopping plus upfront payment for your service, where would you want it mailed to? How should your name appear on the payment ? Maybe you can provide me with the following details below :-
Full Name:
Full Address:
(NO P.O.BOX)
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Country:
Phone Number:
Sex:
Get back to me with the required details above , So that the pay-check can be forward to you as soon as possible and I will appreciate quick response from you.Thanks and please get back to me asap and confirm this mail asap.
Regards
Julian
ReplyHere is another one that is very similar, but a different name was used:
Dear applicant,
This is to update you that we recieved your email in regards to my posting for office Administrative Assistant Needed (Texas) . I am looking for someone who can act as my PA and Errand messenger,Someone who can handle my personal and business errands at his/her spare time.This duties required of you will be needed basically during the week and weekends and this will give you free time to go on with your regular job .Below are details of what you expected from this job position.
Someone who can offer me these services:
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Mail services: Receive my mails and drop them offat UPS (nothing illegal) Shop for Gifts,Bill payment ( pay my bills on my behalf),Sit for delivery( at your home) or pick items up at nearby post office at your convenience. Let me know if you will be able to offer me any/all of these services
MORE DETAILS :
***************
I own a new art galery in Australia which just started operations and sales and i am sourcing to buy more art works from proffesional painters and artist within the USA.This is where you come in. I am willing to pay you in advance to do my artworks and paintings shoppings for me,make payments for them and have them delivered to you. I will also have my mails and packages forwarded to your address.. If you will be unable to stay at your house to get my mails, I can have it shipped to a post office near you and then you can pick it up at your convenience. When you get my mails/packages; you are required to mail them to where I want them mailed to. You don’t have to put money out of your pocket, all you have to do is have packages shipped to your house and do my shopping.. You are allowed to open the packages to reveal its content. The content of the packages are art works,paintings,computer and electronics, clothings business and personal letters. All expenses and taxes will be covered by me. You will work only on monday,wednesday,friday and saturdays. How much will you charge per week? I am willing to pay $300.00. That is not a bad offer is it?
I need your service instantly because I am constantly out of town. I will return to USA in March 2010 so this process will be on going till then. If you don’t mind, I will meet up with you when I return and then we can talk about the possibility of making this long term though i will still get in touch with you via phone soon as we have an agreement and you start work. Well, let me know if you are able to handle the position. Hope to hear I will email you the list and pictures of what to shop for when I am ready. No heavy packages is involved! You can do the shopping at any nearest stores. You will be shopping for this festive season for some gifts,Electronics and clothings.
I will provide you my personal UPS account number for Shipping. All you have to do is provide my account number to UPS and shipping charges will be applied into the account. I will provide clear set of instructions for each task I need done as well the funds to cover them. If I were to mail you money in form of cashiers check or money orders to do my shopping plus upfront payment for your service, where would you want it mailed to? How should your name appear on the money?
Provide me with the following details below :-
Full Name:
Full Address: (NO P.O.BOX)
City:
State:
Country:
Zip Code:
Phone Number:
Age:
Email:
I will be expecting your responds towards my request. Hope to read from you as soon as possible.Thanks for your co-operation and understanding.
Best Regards.
ReplySolomon Brown
God Bless You.
April,
Thanks for sharing. I’m glad you’re able to read between the lines. Because too often the con artists are very good at including details of real jobs and companies in their ad and follow up emails. But as you pointed out once you read stuff about receiving and forwarding packages or cashing/depositing checks into your own bank account, they’ve revealed themselves. So it’s important to read between the lines as you’ve done. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyHmm well i fix computers and had an ad on craigslist. Someone wrote me and asked for quotes for fixing many computers (notebooks). After i went thru the erffort of that, the second letter said it needed to be shipped to me and listed a contact number of “206 202 2980″. A brief search online showed this number showing up all over for spamming and calling people’s phones. Ahh well, its a scam.
The person writing me was listed as:
ReplyKaren A Fierro
and the body of the second letter said:
Thanks for the reply i have all the necessary software needed for the
service installations. Here is my Number 206 202 2980 .Let me know the
final asking price of The jobs I
will instruct our secretary to prepare a Certified check for you. We
will need you to send me your name and address. Do send me details
below
Full Name:
Physical Address:
City:
State:
Zip code:
Cell phone #:
We have a reliable shipper that will pickup the laptops when your
finished with the service. Im looking forward to hearing from you so
we can get this ball rolling.
Thanks..
Hey Martin,
Thanks for sharing this scam with us. This is a new alternative to most of the scams I see. So thanks again.
ReplyHi Eddy
I am a retired male who has been on this earth for 79 years.I would like to know what are my chances of making some extra money by doing surveys. I was wondering how my age would limit the amount of surveys they would offer me.
Al
ReplyHey Al,
I’ll be honest with you, your demographic probably won’t get a lot of surveys. But who cares when you have other opportunities. Visit my recommendations page for other opportunities to consider: http://www.workathomenoscams.com/recommendations
Hope it helps.
ReplyTo all, there’s a variation of a work at home scam that I’ve not come across before. Needless to say, I got burned and I am extremely embarassed. If you come across ads on Craigslist that advertise for Customer Service Rep’s, be very very careful when replying to them. If you do reply to one of these ads and they respond, watch out for a company called James Bespoke Computers. They are the group that burned me. I have been unemployed and my better sense was deceived by their promise of work. They send out counterfeit money orders and want you to purchase their equipment. You get the picture. Never, ever agree to cashing money orders from ANY source that wants you to send the money somewhere else. I reported them to http://www.ic3.gov but I don’t expect much from doing that. These people are slick so don’t be taken in.
ReplyHi William,
Thanks for coming here and posting your experience. I really appreciate that you did here as well in the public so folks can learn. You have nothing to be embarrassed about. The con artists are the ones that should be embarrassed with their actions. So many of us have been victims. But it’s because of this feeling of embarrassment that scam artists can continue to thrive. A lot of folks aren’t reporting what’s happening so the information isn’t out there. So thank you for doing your part and spreading the word. You’ve probably just helped a lot of folks avoid these folks for the time being.
ReplyHi Eddy…Well this one is claims to be a BBB member..here’s the deal. You click on a link (in Craigslist alot) it brings you to “the Online Business.” It’s a long video pitch about living your dreams, etc. If you want more info…$9.95 refundable. The 9.95 turns out to be Fed Ex fee, the “businees pck. is @ your door the next a.m…It is all pitch, no info. 2 c.d.’s talking about living your dreams, etc….Then your coach calls and you find out it’s “Herbalife” More money, $400, gets you your business starter pack. Your own 1 mo. supply of product…because they want their people healthy….Give me a break. She said the wrong thing to me and I asked her if it was a pyramid, she whispered yes. It had all the signs. But she got my $10, and was still trying to get $39 more, then $400. She never really talked about vitamins. In my favor, she wasn’t very good…a good one could probably sell it. If someone really needs money, they may jump on a pyramid if the upline is convincing enough. They are working under the BBB that Herbalife is a member of…..they are independent.
ReplyI wish I could talk to you in person to discuss a few concepts concerning work-at-home prospects that I’ve been subject to
Reply-I very much like what you had to say in your video I just watched and the WAY you said it. Very precise and blunt, easy to understand, sounding VERY trusting….I hope I come across more of your Vids, I will seek them out Eddy. Thanks for your input!
Laura,
Thanks for sharing this information. I’ve seen this company everywhere. So at least folks know what it’s really all about.
Tammy,
You can watch more of my videos and information about working at home on the following pages:
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/recommendations
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/workathomeguide
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/jobs
So everything you need is pretty much listed on those pages and if you follow the advice of the scam video listed above it pretty much helps you avoid a lot of work at home issues. If not feel free to email me. Good luck.
ReplyI recently received an email from ING Funds Distributor, LLC for a job offer working from home. A contract came attached to the email. This is a copy of the email:
Good day,
We are glad to inform you that after examine your resume we came to the conclusion that you are qualified much for this position: “Financial Assistant”.
Financial Assistant takes part in Commercial interactions between potential customers and our company. The job is related to remote Internet operations. Every payment order will be accompanied by detailed instruction. It is also the duty to interact and report all the details of every action you take to our manager. The brief training course is enclosed. To be successful in this role, you will need to be an energetic and flexible person with strong computing skills.
Your main duties will be to communicate with clients over the telephone or through the Internet, to conduct the reports, to fulfill our tasks following our instructions, to work with business forms on your own, to conclude agreements with our potential clients, to receive payments from potential customers. You will be able to get new information from our ” Project Manager “, contact your head office and to check the report on the earnings. You will get monthly salary for your work; your salary will be divided into two parts and bonuses from each transaction depending on the amount of the deal.
My name is Laura Wilson. I will be your instructor for a month before you will obtain enough skills for independent work.
To start working you need to complete the following steps:
1. Please download the attached contract, make sure that everything is clear in it.
2. Fill out all the required fields in print letters.
3. Send it to our US fax number ‘(877) 813-9612′
Attached is a PDF version of your contract. If you do not already have Adobe PDF Reader installed please go to http://www.adobe.com to install it..
We’ll process your contract and get in touch with you in 1-3 business days.
Address:
ING Funds Distributor, LLC
http://www.ingfunds.com
Amstelveenseweg 542
1032 KL Amsterdam, Nederland
Tel: +31 32 342 2362
Fax: + 31 43 274 3627
I have an account with ING. I call them and asked them to verify the email. I was told that this was a scam originated in South-East Russia to get personal information. The contract states that the position salary is $28,000 a year.
ReplyThanks for sharing this scam with us! Thank goodness you did your research!
Replyi filled out 43 offers for promised intant cash, on http://www.wowearnings.com. after spending 5 hours or so acruing 88.00 and some change,all offers that were promised to be instant approval still stood pending, and 3 months later the balance is still pending, and i paid to complete several offers. stay away from wow.
ReplyI was scammed by WORK FROM HOME RECRUITERS promised money back guarantee said they sent refund FEB 22nd still waiting on refund. They lie.
ReplyThis is a SCAM too.. I looked up this company on the BBB- no such company and the email address is crap too..
UGH please watch out everyone & this one looked like a real job, it is not check out the wording on the fake web page they have up, it is not clear english grammar..
Joseph James to me
show details 8:21 AM (23 hours ago)
We think you’d be a great addition to our staff!
After reading countless resumes, we think you’re one of the few people we’d like to work with. And we want you to come in for an interview.
Management REQUIRES us to check up on the backgrounds and credit histories of our future staff members, due to the presence of highly sensitive information in and around our office.
Visit this link to get your credit report; it’s free, and is NOT a “credit pull” and won’t harm your credit at all. DON’T send your private info by email. All we need is your verification number to set you up for an interview. We’ll take a look at all the information during the interview.
Let us know if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you!
Reply–
Joseph James, Operations Manager
Donald Steam Cleaners, INC
http://www.donaldsteamcleaners.com
I know this one isn’t a scam but, the one website Ether stated in no certain terms they would not take any money out of your account, but guess what? they did and later they can take more money out of your account if you read there terms and conditions. Also DNA Associates ya it’s free free free as they stated, I listened to there webcast and after you get the free there is a fee a huge one to get paid. And where are these license plate numbers going. The BBB can’t figure it either it’s a scam. Also dream works states they got an award from the BBB I didno’t see one and when you watch there video for 40 minutes at the end they want you to sell some products and buy them and it only costs 32.00 but you need to buy the big package for 120.00. and don’t give them your phone number, you tell them your broke and there answer is, then you need to get started right away. I have been doing some looking to and Eddy sure has helped. This would be a great job to help people. I went on a website where people are saying “Help I have no where to go what do I do” on Help.com and you would not believe how many disabled people or family members or young teens there are. Were no the only ones out of work. Well I just wanted to share that with you. Thank you very much. and if there is a job opening I hate scam artist.
Replyhey! WOW i never heard of this site, now im looking at all of ur articles! i was just about to email some scammer for that envelope stuffing scam…. but now i wont! thanks a lot u just saved me a LOT of money!
ReplyHi Chloe,
You’re quite welcome. Trust me if you read this site carefully you’ll learn a lot of legitimate ways to make money while avoiding the crap out there. I would encourage you to visit the following pages:
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/jobs
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/recommendations
Good luck.
By, the way Be sure you become a subscriber as well so you don’t miss our updates:
Replyhttp://www.workathomenoscams.com/subscribe
I got this and it seemed interesting so I first googled the position but could not find any info…..So I searched from more and found this site. Thanks. Here is my scam e-mail
Hello,
My name is Laura Wilson. Your resume are qualified much for the position “Financial Assistant”.
This position is based on internet operations.
To be successful in this role, you need to be an energetic and flexible person with strong computing skills.
You will get monthly salary for your work; your salary will be divided into two parts and bonuses from each transaction depending on the amount of the deal.
I will be your instructor for a month before you will obtain enough skills for independent work.
To start working you need to complete the following steps:
1. Please download the attached contract, make sure that everything is clear.
2. Fill out all the required fields.
3. Send it to our US fax number ‘(866) 936-8386′
Attachment is a PDF version of your contract. If you do not already have Adobe PDF Reader installed please go to http://www.adobe.com to install it..
We’ll process your contract and get in touch with you in 1-3 business days.
Address:
ReplyING Funds Distributor, LLC
ingfunds.com
Amstelveenseweg 542
1032 KL Amsterdam, Nederland
Tel: +31 32 342 2362
Fax: + 31 43 274 3627
Thanks for sharing this scam. I’m glad you actually did your research. If more people did that and trusted their instincts it would be hard for these scam artist to thrive.
Be sure to read the other scams on this page and the comments. You’ll learn a lot. By the way, we have listed pre-screened job leads here:
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/jobs
You can also find my recommendations here:
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/recommendations
Hope this helps.
ReplyHERE\’S THE LATEST SCAM THAT CAME MY WAY-OFF OF CRAIGS LIST–I WAS LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO RENT AND CAME ACROSS WHAT I THOUGHT WAS A GREAT DEAL….NOT……………………………………………………………………….
Application Approved
From: mikelad1958@aol.com
Sent: May 31, 2010 7:24:55 AM
To: tamilee@live.ca
I can see your willingness in our Apartment. I want you to know that i\’m satisfied
with your profile and also believe l can trust in you because l would not like to
experience what l experienced from our last tenant again.I will like to know the
exact date you will like to move into the apartment,l want you to know that I can let
you stay in our apartment till the period of time you wish to.I want you to know that
the rent fee is among the apartment utilities all included, so you can use them
anytime but make you take proper care of our property.I will be receiving the payment
via Western Union and get back to me with the full address on where to send you the
keys and documents.
Accommodation Features
…………………………………. ………………………….
Wood Floor :
Heater :
Central Heating :
Equipped Kitchen :
Tv: Cable/Satellite TV:
Video/Stereo:
Internet :
Air Conditioning:
. Full Kitchen
. Refrigerator:
. Garage/Car park
. pets allowed..
Kitchen Features
…………………………. …………
Washing machine:
Juice Machine :
Iron :
Toaster:
Oven :
Dishwasher :
Coffee Maker :
Microwave :
Refrigerator:
Stove:
As soon as the deposit payment has been confirmed by me via postal Money
order,Western Union,l will go ahead and commence on how the apartment keys/documents
will be delivered to you via DHL courier service on next day delivery and it will be
delivered to the address you provided in your application form..Let me hear back from
you as soon as possible so that l can go arrange for the delivery of the
keys/Documents.
Once again l\’m giving you this apartment on trust and do not dissapoint me because l
dont want our apartment to be destroyed again, if you wish to move in with your own
property,I still have one extra room empty so you can easily put our own things that
you think you dont need in there.
Here are the contents that will be delivered to you via DHL courier service.
1) Entrance and the rooms Keys
2)Paper/Permanent apartment form(Containing your reference details)
3)The apartment documented file.
4)Payment Receipts.
5)Full address and description of the Apartment.
Get back to me via email if you will need me to send you the information which you
Replywill in sending the deposit payment via Western Union so I can proceed shipment on
how to send you the keys and documents.
Hope to read from you soon
Ok so one of the company’s I told you about “Womens Dream Team” they tell you they give you a webbsite to sell things but not until the end, and it’s a company I never heard of. And they tell you get your own website and it only costs 38.00. But after you won’t sell much Because they really want you to buy the whole package, of course with a discount. Off off of 320.00, you pay 120.00. And remember you should buy the whole package to know how it works. This is what I mean, I checked it out and they stated they have one BBB awards. Ah No here is there rating. They got a big fat F. They cannot verify the company nor can they say how long it has been up in business. So what they do is have certain Key ladies with these great sayings, and I admit I never hed to look for a job at, and it looked inviting and they actually have a good web video. But after it’s all said and done the lower person repeadly calls, e-mails. I Tell her I am broke and she would say ” We have to get you started right away”. So after all that 3 months later she still calls and I am not interested, her boss is sitting in california raking in the money, No thank you. I just wanted to share how wonderful this service is and I really appreciate eddy, he is great. If it wasn’t for him oh gosh I don’t even want to think about it. And also the e-mail scams for the millions they want you to inherit, They are using the FBI name so I reported them, and don’t give them your name. I actually laugh everytime they came up with a new e-mail but FBI thats pretty serious. So thanks agin eddy and if you find a new job for me, please let me know. And where’s the spell check on these comments? Ha-Ha.
ReplyOk I noticed I did some spelling errors. Sorry everyone just noticed.
ReplySandy
This is one site that I always go back to every now and then whenever I would like to learn about something that I encounter in the web more specifically that which pertains to making money online. I really trust this site and you Eddy as the site owner who never tire of giving importants informations and warnings to people who are looking for great legitimate sites that we could work with and earn a few dollars. Thank you so much for creating this great great site. I really learn a lot from it. Please do keep going for all of us trusting in your most valued advises. God bless!
ReplyMarielle,
Thanks for the kind words. I really appreciate it. I’m happy that you’ve actually taken the time to read the information to help you avoid scams and to find legit ways of making money. I’ll continue to do my part to help folks like you who are willing to help themselves by taking action and reading. So thank you.
ReplyI would like to REPORT A SCAM CALLED HOME ASSISTANCE CARE. It reads I need a good home care assistance for my old Grandmother, she is 72 years old now and still healthy. She is very active and trouble free, friendy,…get back to me for more details. Salary is very attractive. Reply to this posting if you’re interested and serious inquiries only. $550. This almost same ad is also on http://www.tucson.craiglist.org
ReplyUnfortunatley I got lured in and gave hime my address and phone number. He keeps sending emails about my payment coming through and give me a tracking number for the shipment that is suppose to come in. He called and my husband answered and asked to speak to his Grandmother and he hung up. The rest of the payment he wants me to wire it to his Travel Agency with Western Union. He says he is not a SCAM. He also says he is from Scotland and is moving to Alabama to work on a contract basis for three years with the EPA. He says he is arriving July 18th…etc
Hey Cindy,
Thanks for sharing this wire transfer scam. I’m sure it will help others avoid it. These scam artist never stop. I’m glad you found this page.
ReplyHi Eddy,
I was just reading through your articles, postings, and various comments sections…as I have weekly for a few months. I just wanted to say that the way you quickly respond 2 each and every comment…and with the all nurturing capacity you are gifted with…well, in this world it is rare and exquisite to see. When someone is scammed, their first feelings are anger-guilt-embarrassment. And– we all have been, on every educational and income level, at some point in our lives. At the end of the day you let each person air their feelings and them console them…then with one simple message lift them back up.
thank you and hope you have the same beautiful encouragement in your life…
ReplyYou are gifted on levels beyond home employment. I salute you
(You should look into social science or social work some day)
Peace and Respect
Rue’
Eddy: I applied and then I did a google search with http://www.jobnab.com and found it was a SCAM. I was suppose to call them back for an interview and when I found out it was a SCAM; I never returned the call. They say they are looking to fill a position called “Job Scout” . Yesterday, I found a article from the Better Business Burea with this company to avoid them and they stated it was
Replya SCAM.
Hi Cindy,
Thanks for sharing. Did they say why it was a scam? Were they stealing people’s money without giving what was promised? Where they stealing people’s identity? Please provide a bit more detail as to why it was a scam?
ReplyTHIS IS A SCAM (THERE ARE TWO GUYS, GARRET WOODWORK SUPERVISOR THE OTHER GUY IS DAVIDSON. They didn’t get anything from me, but hey have from others.
WELCOME TO DATA TECH SYSTEMS
We Specialise in the sales of legal agreements and all kinds of Computer peripherals Supplies such as ATDX case, Networking Routers,HDDX Compacts,Satellite HDD Communicator, Computer Peripherals,CD-RHard Drives,Memory Sticks and many more. We are into Computer Peripherals Supplies. We are dedicated to meeting the needs of independent dialysis providers around the world by leveraging today’s most innovative technologies to deliver a full spectrum of high-quality services to the business community.We have got loads of logs for the Account Dept from our United States and Canadian Clients that are spread all over. Now the London center here cannot be over stretched. So we opted to recruit staffs online to work from home to help do ( Balance sheets, account balancing, invoicing recording, proper data analysis of sales records and recording payslips into Accounting database all through the use of the Accounting Softwares ).
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
You will be Entering all checks vouchers and payment in appropriate account ;Maintains accurate records of all Receivable’s and Payable’s Developing, analyzing, and maintaining financial reporting systems in general accounting, budget or cost systems.Responsible for compiling amounts owed from purchase orders, charge slips, sales tickets etc
BRIEFING SUMMARY
You will be enlisted for 2 weeks training programme. Find Training program details below:
*You will have to be online from 9am to 12pm daily for training programs as you will be given series of tasks during training.
*You will resume work fully after training and your working hours will be 8am – 2pm your time zone.
*Whether or not you have an assignment or task to carry out you will be paid for $20/hr and for 6hrs a day as long as you are online during the stated hours.
*You have to keep strict record of time and activities. A time sheet should be sent in every Friday’s days for monitoring (In your own format).
*In carrying out any assignment or task a progress report has to be emailed every Friday to me.
*You are paid weekly.
*There is no start up cost, the training would be administered on line, this is an Internet based position, and the base pay is $20 per hour.
*Either party is free to terminate at any time with notice.
*Benefits include: 401k, health and dental, paid vacation and 2 weeks sick leave you will be enrolled for this benefits after 2months after which you would become a regular employee of company.
WORKING EQUIPMENTS
Equipments will be provided for you by the Company asap. This includes a Hp Laptop/Notebook for mobility and some other softwares for accuracy, Speed of data processing, Time Monitoring and Effectiveness,(4 in one Zebra ZM 400 Barcode Printer and Cards,Fax Machine,Scanner,Photocopier Machine, 4Drawer Cabinet and OfficeDesk). Details on the Uses and delivery of these equipmets would be provided to you ASAP.
You would be Given the Following to start work with after training: * Staff User Name and Password for Our Website Link ( For easy access to company data and task for each day )
Employment Supervisor
ReplyMr Garret Woodwork,
832-426-2379
Dear Eddy:
This is what I found.
Job offers as such are nothing more than a marketing ploy or deceptive marketing practices by non other than Mr. Alex Difrawi aka Alec Difrawi aka Ayman A. Difrawy aka Ayman A. El-Difrawi aka Alex Simon dba The Internet Company internet-company.com dba JobNab.com dba Career Network career-network.com dbaThree Stars Media dba 3Starsinc dba Three Stars Inc dba Internet Solutions Corporation and his many
other aliases. Mr. Difrawi goal is to get you to sign up for continuing education. He should say outright what it is he’s peddling.
An Example of What ScamFraudAlert seek from Mr. Difrawi Is Good Business Practices
ReplyDefrawi does have a history, a felony fraud conviction for a federal jobs scam in the 1990′s where he took advance fees for non-existence jobs.
This is an example of misleading advertisement. Okay so in short, he’s making it seem like there is a legit job offer but to get it, you need to sign up for one the continuing education offers which he’s obviously an affiliate of and gets paid when you do. Then once you do and he makes his money he probably claims the job is no longer available. That makes more sense now. Thanks for being more clear about what the actual details of the scam are.
ReplyHave you heard about Imperia (IBC) ? IBC is scam period. IBC took advantage to solicit to Deaf people. I suggest to check Deaf Newspaper.com, one deaf guy who is a Deaf reporter story about IBC. I feel regret for Deaf Community is lack of business and investment, they should check BBB ratings also S.E.C. Headquarter in Washington,D.C.
ReplyI saw through by youtube.com deaf guy put the story on video. He said that he has been supporting for Deaf Community, he is alert to Deaf Community. Many Deaf people got mad and stabed IBC whoa!!! Bloomberg investment made annoucement IBC has no business license and untrusted business.
sendearnings.com surveys are BS…..
ReplyI started taking a survey there and it took about 20 minutes of answering their question’s for them to say oh you dont qualify, Do you want to take another survey. So I did I must have answered 50 – 60 questions took a little bit of time because I wanted to answer them the way I felt about the topic because it was about a important topic. I felt like the survey was about over and then another screen pops up oh sorry your not qualified to fill out this survey???? WTH
They get all the answers they want then tell you your qualified to take this survey….
I have accounts on other survey websites and the qualifing question only take a couple minutes not a half an hour… what a bunch of bs
@James:
ReplySorry I messed up the second to last sentence
It should read
They get all the answers they want then tell you your *NOT* qualified to take this survey….
James,
I totally hear you. There have been a few other people complaining about the same issue with other survey companies. That’s why it’s always important to do the research which is why we have the scam video listed in the article above. Everyone assumes that because there are some legitimate survey companies like mysurvey, pineconeresearch, etc, that all of them are. But as you have seen first hand that’s not the case. At the end of the day, due dilegence is always the key when joining any work at home company. You avoid a lot of time and money wasted. Fortunately you didn’t lose any money. I would encourage you to visit my recommendations page where I have hand picked some of my top opportunities:
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/recommendations
Hope it helps. Good luck. Don’t let this bad experience stop from your dreams. Just learn from it and move on. It’s like the saying goes, there are plenty of fish in the sea!
Reply@Eddy Salomon:
ReplyThanks Eddy
You have to be the greatest webmaster ever for such quick responses and the time you must spend trying to help other people.
Its like you are a computer or have 100 people working for you.
Thanks man
James,
You’re too kind. I wish I was as great as you think. I’m not always quick with my responses and I only have a small team helping me. But obviously we get the job done. lol
ReplyYou’re welcome man!