When you start searching for work at home jobs on the internet, you will inevitably be faced with a dilemma: how can you tell for sure which companies are legitimate and which are scams? Sometimes it is almost impossible to know for sure, especially with new companies or those who are just beginning to build their internet presence.
However, there are several things you can do to research these companies to find out more:
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1) Quality and focus of website
First things first; take a close look at their website. Does it have a neat and professional appearance? Do they focus more on their products and services rather than the fact that they hire telecommuters? Do they have a bunch of testimonials from people who are (supposedly) working for them and raving about what a great opportunity it is?
Whether you have prior business experience or not, you should be able to tell at a glance whether the company website seems to be legitimate. Even so, don’t stop here because even some scammers know how to make a site look professional – they could even get a pre-made template to use.
Also take a moment to check the Whois information on the domain name. This will tell you when the domain name was registered, and by whom. If the domain was just registered a month ago and the company website says they have been in business for years, that may be a warning. (Not always – sometimes the company has focused all of their attention to offline business and are just now creating an internet presence. Still, be cautious.)
2) Contact information
On the company website should be some real contact information, like a telephone number and street address. If there is a telephone number, call and see if you get routed directly to voicemail. If there is an address, pull up a map service like Mapquest or Yahoo Maps and enter the address. Does it give you directions, or tell you the address doesn’t exist? Do a Yellow Pages search and see if another company comes up for that address. I once researched a company that I was almost positive was legitimate but when I looked up their address I found out a funeral parlor was actually at that address. (Yes, I called to verify it; the funeral parlor had been there for years.)
3) Do they ask for money?
This really should be number one on the list of warning signs to look for, but sometimes scammers are much more subtle about it and they don’t ask for money until you decide to apply for the job. If you see there’s a fee right when you get to the website, then you really don’t need to research any further! Legitimate employers will not ask for money, period. I don’t care what they call it, an administrative fee, a processing fee, a “prove you’re serious” fee, or any other kind of fee. If they ask for money, that is your cue to exit the website and not look back.
4) Check out the scam websites
There are a few great scam reporting sites that can be helpful when researching a company, like scam dot com and scambusters dot org. Visit these sites and search for the company you are researching. But don’t stop there! Also search for any other information you have, like the name of the owner, hiring manager, and so on. If any reports come up, you will be able to read of others’ experiences with the company. (By the way, just because a company is reported on these websites does not necessarily mean it’s a scam. Sometimes disgruntled ex-employees try to stir up trouble, or there could be reports of poor customer service that weren’t resolved satisfactorily, etc. Still, these sites are a good way to learn more about the company in general.)
5) General internet searches
You can also perform a few targeted internet searches for the company name, owner’s name, domain name, and so on. Use quotation marks like this: “www.companydomain.com”, and “XYZ company”. Any webpages, blogs, or discussion forums that mention those terms will come up in your search. Most likely, if the company has been hiring telecommuters for some time, you will find plenty of discussions about them on popular work at home forums. This is a good thing because you can hear directly from people who work for the company, or people who can tell you for sure that it’s a scam. Even so, take all this information with a grain of salt. Gather as much information as you can so you can make an informed decision.
6) Your gut usually knows more than your brain
Finally, your most powerful weapon against scams is your own gut! If something doesn’t feel right, pay attention to that hunch. Don’t let your desperation take control and push you into making decisions you will regret later. If your goal is to find legitimate work at home jobs, then keep searching until you find something you feel absolutely confident is for real. There ARE plenty of legitimate companies that hire telecommuters, you just need to be patient in hunting them down.
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wow it looks as if it was taken by a camera, awesome work man
I have to agree with everyone. This looks just like a photo! You never cease to amaze me! This has to be your best work yet! Definitly lookin’ forward to more masterpieces from you, Will. : D
It's definitely possible to make some money through the internet.
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Hope this helped.
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When I first saw this I was like “that’s a photo.” SO INCREDIBLE.
I do make a living at home but it was a gradual process over about 5 years, not a quick thing for me. I started by taking something I liked, like going to garage sales. Then I turned around and sold the stuff on ebay. I concentrated on kids things (toys, clothing etc). Then I started sewing and selling my custom made children's clothing on ebay. I was always looking for new fabric that others did have to make my clothing stand out. From that, I started an on-line retail fabric website. I just sold it after only 2 years to start a wholesale fabric business run entirely from home. Next year I plan on producing my very own fabric designs. What a journey!
My advice, find your passion and see what kind of things you can do to make money with it. I know a few women that have boutique clothing lines, photography businesses, websites etc that all started on ebay. I think it is a good resource as it doesn't require a ton of start-up and you can do it anytime of day (like when kids are a school or when they are asleep). A great way to start on ebay is to go to their community boards and see what interests you. Read some of the past discussions. The ebay members give lots of great advice on what to sell, when to sell etc.
Good luck!
You are doing the right thing checking them out @ BBB. There are some legit "at home" jobs out there but you have to hunt them down. I found a good one and am making good income from it. Good luck.
You can only obtain legitimate work from home positions from brick and mortar companies.
You want to send your resume out to companies hiring for positions you are qualified for, but include in your resume that you have a home office and you wish to work remotely. Include how you have your home office set up and what equipment you already have in order for you to perform your job.
These jobs are just going to advertised as jobs, they would not promote them as "work at home" because they would hear from too many unqualified people.
I sell Mia Bella Candles, and I love it. I'm not getting rich — yet! *laughing* But I am contributing quite well to my family by selling something I truly enjoy — scented candles. And the great thing about these candles is that they're made of a vegetable-based wax that not only burns clean but is made from products produced by American farmers. I feel good being able to help the American economy by selling an American product. And I got started for less than $50.
If you enjoy scented candles, check it out!
First of all – be very cautious about clicking on the links provided in some of the answers – they are referral links which means they get paid for what you do. They are not really interested in answering your question or helping you out – they are interested only in making money off you.
Most people who work at home and are successful are doing one of two things – getting paid a commission on everyone they convince to join the program (also known as MLM or pyramid plans) OR they have their own business. Your own business is something you create yourself, not find on the internet. You create it based on your skills, your passions not on what someone else tells you is the GREATEST thing going.
Hey will,, man could i get the mp3 for this tune??? please is absolutely amazing.
LOL! I have to keep watching this! so Beautiful! Musics Perfect!
i missed your stuff man
omg so you played this on ur keyboard x)
cool man and lots of respects to ALL of youre paintings
it feels like my brain doesn’t want to believe that is a painting and more of a picture. haha