Beware Work From Home Scams
February 8, 2008 by Yvonne Russell
HomeBizNotes.com
Sue Shellenbarger of The Wall Street Journal Online answers a reader question about telecommuting -
Question: I saw your story on how more employers are hiring people to telecommute right from their first day of work. Can I find these high-quality salaried work-at-home jobs through Internet job boards? — P.P., Queens, N.Y..
Much of Shellenbarger’s advice also applies to work from home opportunities. The main points include
Read and screen postings carefully. Not all will be legitimate.
Don’t pay anyone any money for a work from home opportunity. They should be paying you.
Don’t disclose Social Security or financial details until …read more