How to Protect Yourself from fraudulent
Work-At-Home schemes

Be suspicious of schemes that offer large amount of money. Fraudsters have successfully used greed for centuries to cheat people.

Most fraudulent schemes have elements of secrecy, urgency and promise of easy money. Be wary of any scheme that has these elements.

Do not pay upfront unless you have thoroughly investigated the offer

Ask for references

Talk to people who have participated or are presently working in the scheme

Surf various Internet forums, ask questions, search for references in Usenet discussions. You may find useful accounts from past victims.

Carefully evaluate offers that require no skill or experience and require very little time.