Many everybody who need more
money would like to work from home. Unfortunately, some businesses
cheat people out of their funds
by preying on this desire to build lots of funds
from home.
Most work at home "opportunities" look like legitimate ways to generate extra cash. They almost always
market ads in local newspapers , magazines , or through E-MAIL. These ads typically say something like "EARN &2,500 A MONTH GUARANTEED WITHOUT LEAVING YOUR HOME" send $20-$40 for details.
While many work at home scams exist , I would like to tell you about one of the common work at home scams , known as ASSEMBLY WORK AT HOME"
The ads are enticing; "Get an assembly work at home job and contruct
loads of money! "Can these ads be trusted? NO! Are there legitimate work at home assembly jobs available? In all reality , you will not find a legitimate assembly work at home job.
The majority of these ads are worthless. They attempt to prey on the disabled, the elderly, and most of all, those of us who would like to work at home, or start their own home based business.
Here is what usually happens if you answer to one of these "assembly work at home" information request ads. First, you request "free of price
"information about this opportunity. You then receive "basic "experience that asks you to typically pay between $20 and $40 dollars for the complete details and materials to get started earning money right away.
After you pay them their fee, you get back a packet of knowledge about the assembly work at home opportunity, and which companies are standing around
to hire you. Heres the catch: you will probably never contruct
a dime from any of these companies. Why? Because after you purchased the supplies and or equipment needed to get started, and have done the work, these companies will not pay you. In fact, many everybody have had these businesses
refuse to pay for their work because it did not [and will not] meet their quality standards. "Unfortunately, no work is ever "up to standard" leaving you with expensive equipment and/or supplies, and no income.
If you are victimized:
If you become a victim of an "assembly, or other "work at home scheme, ask the company for a refund. If they refuse, or give you an evasive response, tell them you plan to notify LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS.
Keep careful records of everything you do to recover your funds
. Document your phone calls, keep copies of all paperwork such as letters and receipts, and record all costs involved, including the time you spend.
If the company refuses to refund your funds
, contact:
Your LOCAL BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU at: http://lookup.bbb.org
Your LOCAL or STATE Consumer Affairs Agency
The U. S POSTAL INSPECTION SERVICE at: http://www.usps.com/postalinspectors/
Your STATES ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFICE at: http://www.naag.org ,or the office in the STATE where the business
is.
The advertising manager of the publication that ran the advertisement
you answered.
To learn more about Work-at-Home Schemes, contact the following:
Your local BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU http://lookup.bbb.org
DIRECT MARKETING ASSOCIATION http://www.the-dma.org
FEDERAL TRADES COMMISSION http://www.ftc.gov
NATIONAL FRAUD INFORMATION CENTER http://www.fraud.org 1-800-876-7060
U. S POSTAL INSPECTION SERVICE http://www.usps.com/postalinspectors/
Tina Barraclough is a stay at home mom and owner of http://best-home-based-business-idea.com Visit her website for Business Opportunities, free of cost e-books,Business Articles,etc.
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