1. Avoid anything that is too good to be true
If you feel something is too good to be true, it usually is. Run away from such home business opportunities. These home business opportunity scams promise to fill your bank account with thousands of dollars with little effort on your part. What if you see your friends making good money from such schemes? Still run. No business can make money out of thin air. Listen to your wisdom.
If you see ads or e-mails with messages of the following type -- don't waste your time there.
I. earn $400,000 a year typing from home
II. earn $2.00/envelope you stuff
III. make crafts/assemble kits from home
IV. 40%-200% guaranteed returns on your investments
2. Research about the company
Have you heard about the company before? What does the press say about the company? Is the company bound to US laws? How did the company get its capital? These are some of the questions you must seek answers for, before investing in a home business opportunity. If it is a relatively new company, be extra cautious. In any case, you must be able to trust the company before you can trust its home business opportunity.
3. Don't give the company any money
If the company requires you to pay up an initial amount to start working, avoid it. However, it is different from direct selling companies requiring you to buy a starter kit. Directing selling companies want you to try their products before you start selling them. On the other hand, scammers just need your money.
4. Use credit card
If you use credit card, you can claim your money back. The credit card company will deal with the scammer. It is safer than handing over cash. This tip is valid only when you get some products in exchange of the payments made.
5. Get company information in writing
Get company information like location, details or incorporation, customers, etc. Also make sure there is a refund policy and clear guidelines to payments.
6. Inquire about the products or services of the company
Check if the company sells products or services that are in demand. If it doesn't the company is not worth your time.
7. Search for the company on the internet
If there are complaints lodged against a scammer company, you can usually find them on the internet. Just use the name of the company to search about them. If you are scammed, make sure you lodge a complaint against the company. This way, you can at least make it difficult for the scammer to cheat other people.
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