Job Scams
The opportunity to work from home is becoming a popular and attractive option for many — from stay-at-home moms to college students to retirees. According to the 2000 Census, more than four million people in the United States work at home every day, and the numbers are increasing. So, it should come as no surprise that work-at-home scams offering jobs that pay "big financial rewards" have also grown in popularity.
Although there are genuine jobs working at home, many "offers" are bogus. You've seen the ads: Earn $50 to $200 per hour at Home! Start Your Own Home Business and Make $1000 a day! Envelope Stuffing Jobs Now Available!
Whether the offer comes by phone or email, appears in a flyer or newspaper ad, or arrives in the mail, thousands of people respond to these ads. But not all work-at-home opportunities deliver on their promises. Work-at-home schemes will not guarantee regular salaried employment, and almost all require an "up-front" investment of money for products or instructions before explaining how the plan works. And the "work" promised often continues the fraud by getting other victims involved. Consumers deceived by these scams have lost thousands of dollars, in addition to their time and energy.
Who Should Consumers Call if They Are the Victim of a Work-at-Home Scam?
If a consumer has spent time and money on a work-at-home program they believe may
not be legitimate, they should contact the company and ask for a refund. If a refund
is not forthcoming, consumers are urged to tell the promoter they plan to notify
law enforcement officials. Consumers should keep careful records of everything they
do to recover their money. Document phone calls, keep copies of all paperwork such
as letters and receipts, and record all costs involved.
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