It’s probably our most commonly asked question to date - “How can I tell if this work from home job is a scam?”

There are plenty of warning signs to look out for as you seek the perfect work from home job or gig. Here are some of the top signs indicating the job you are looking into is likely a scam:

1.) The company is asking for you to send money…ANYBODY that asks you for money when YOU will be working for THEM is a scam. Never pay someone to work for them.

2.) The job sounds too good to be true. “Make $100 hour!” “No education or experience necessary!” “Make $100,000 working part time!”Stay far, far away from these types of job ads!

3.) Websites in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS. Several web scammers use the ALL CAPITAL LETTER tactic, utilizing phrases such as “BUY NOW,” “LIMITED TIME OFFER,” “START EARNING NOW,” etc.

4.) If it’s “As Seen on TV,” forget it! Even if a website indicates “As Seen on CNN,” or something of the sort, don’t fall for it - most, if not all, of these claimants fail to include an actual link verifying that they have indeed been featured.

5.) Questionable emails in response to your resume on job boards. You may receive a number of bogus invitations to work upon posting your resume on an online job board. This technique is known as “spoofing,” and the sender’s email may even be crafted to appear as though it is from the job board (such as Monster.com) directly. You may also receive emails to your inbox indicating the perfect work from home job opportunities - don’t fall for them.

*BONUS TIP: Never call a 1-900 number for a work from home job.

For more information on known work from home job scams, check out http://www.ivetriedthat.com/category/known-scams/.

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