Comments on: Work at home scammers are targeting the jobless http://blog.2work-at-home.com/WordPress/2008/12/16/work-at-home-scammers-are-targeting-the-jobless/ 2Work-At-Home.com...helping you to work from home. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 19:06:25 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: sharon http://blog.2work-at-home.com/WordPress/2008/12/16/work-at-home-scammers-are-targeting-the-jobless/comment-page-1/#comment-2274 sharon Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:59:56 +0000 http://blog.2work-at-home.com/WordPress/?p=319#comment-2274 Hi Earl. Yes, Arise is a legitimate company but they do require you to pay for a test. This is not unheard of. They also require you to be incorporated as a business from what I understand. You'll find lots of information on this company at the forums over at http://www.workplacelikehome.com. The rule of thumb is that an employer asking for a fee should be looked at very, very closely. This is not to say that there aren't situations when a fee is required. Another example is medical transcription. Many hiring companies require you to purchase your own equipment. The main difference is that the cost is for something that's required in order to do the job. Scams will usually use the old, "we need you to pay the fee so that we know you're serious" angle. This is not something that a legitimate employer will do. Hi Earl. Yes, Arise is a legitimate company but they do require you to pay for a test. This is not unheard of. They also require you to be incorporated as a business from what I understand. You’ll find lots of information on this company at the forums over at http://www.workplacelikehome.com.

The rule of thumb is that an employer asking for a fee should be looked at very, very closely. This is not to say that there aren’t situations when a fee is required. Another example is medical transcription. Many hiring companies require you to purchase your own equipment. The main difference is that the cost is for something that’s required in order to do the job. Scams will usually use the old, “we need you to pay the fee so that we know you’re serious” angle. This is not something that a legitimate employer will do.

]]> By: Earl http://blog.2work-at-home.com/WordPress/2008/12/16/work-at-home-scammers-are-targeting-the-jobless/comment-page-1/#comment-2272 Earl Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:02:25 +0000 http://blog.2work-at-home.com/WordPress/?p=319#comment-2272 I recently came across a work at home company called "Arise". At the bottom of the web page is the BBB logo saying that the company "Arise" is accredited by them. However information from you guys say that you shouldn't pay for anything to secure a job. Arise says that I have to pay for a background check and then make sure that I'm incorporated. Also I was told that I have to pay for a certain test that cost $99 dollars. Is Arise legit? I recently came across a work at home company called “Arise”. At the bottom of the web page is the BBB logo saying that the company “Arise” is accredited by them. However information from you guys say that you shouldn’t pay for anything to secure a job. Arise says that I have to pay for a background check and then make sure that I’m incorporated. Also I was told that I have to pay for a certain test that cost $99 dollars. Is Arise legit?

]]> By: tunde http://blog.2work-at-home.com/WordPress/2008/12/16/work-at-home-scammers-are-targeting-the-jobless/comment-page-1/#comment-2164 tunde Sun, 11 Jan 2009 17:56:47 +0000 http://blog.2work-at-home.com/WordPress/?p=319#comment-2164 Hi Sharon, I came across your blog while searching for some nice information on Work at home opportunities because I have a blog on that. I really like your blog so much and I have bookmarked it for constant visit. Keep up the good work. === tunde http://my-work-from-home-opportunities.blogspot.com <abbr><em>tundes last blog post..<a href="http://my-work-from-home-opportunities.blogspot.com/2009/01/article-marketing-converting-your.html" rel="nofollow">Article Marketing: Converting Your Writing Into More Income</a></abbr></em> Hi Sharon,

I came across your blog while searching
for some nice information on Work at home
opportunities because I have a blog on that.

I really like your blog so much and I have
bookmarked it for constant visit.

Keep up the good work.

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tunde
http://my-work-from-home-oppor.....ogspot.com

tundes last blog post..Article Marketing: Converting Your Writing Into More Income

]]> By: sharon http://blog.2work-at-home.com/WordPress/2008/12/16/work-at-home-scammers-are-targeting-the-jobless/comment-page-1/#comment-1979 sharon Sat, 03 Jan 2009 17:34:34 +0000 http://blog.2work-at-home.com/WordPress/?p=319#comment-1979 Thanks, Kraig. I appreciate the feedback. It is sad and it's even worse that when the economy is in trouble and people are struggling, that's when we see more of these unethical people surfacing. I agree with you 100% about getting the word out. When I receive emails from people who say that I've prevented them from falling for a scam I feel like I've accomplished something important. Thanks, Kraig. I appreciate the feedback. It is sad and it’s even worse that when the economy is in trouble and people are struggling, that’s when we see more of these unethical people surfacing.

I agree with you 100% about getting the word out. When I receive emails from people who say that I’ve prevented them from falling for a scam I feel like I’ve accomplished something important.

]]> By: Kraig Grayson http://blog.2work-at-home.com/WordPress/2008/12/16/work-at-home-scammers-are-targeting-the-jobless/comment-page-1/#comment-1964 Kraig Grayson Fri, 02 Jan 2009 22:45:44 +0000 http://blog.2work-at-home.com/WordPress/?p=319#comment-1964 Sharon, I really enjoyed and endorse this post. It is such a sad state of affairs when people decide to go so low to the point where they decide to charge people who are desperate to earn some money in order for them to get a "job". I have posted numerous time in my blogs that once a business opportunity requires that you pay money in order to get the job that it is not worth it because someone can't be offering you a job and expect you to pay them money in order to secure a job from them. In 99.99% of the cases it is a scam. I intend to write another post in this regard and will be referencing your post. Good work and I look forward to reading more of your work. <abbr><em>Kraig Graysons last blog post..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kraiggrayson/htuK/~3/OOpN_VqxO6o/" rel="nofollow">All Roads Lead Home - The Perfect Family Night Movie</a></abbr></em> Sharon, I really enjoyed and endorse this post. It is such a sad state of affairs when people decide to go so low to the point where they decide to charge people who are desperate to earn some money in order for them to get a “job”. I have posted numerous time in my blogs that once a business opportunity requires that you pay money in order to get the job that it is not worth it because someone can’t be offering you a job and expect you to pay them money in order to secure a job from them. In 99.99% of the cases it is a scam.

I intend to write another post in this regard and will be referencing your post. Good work and I look forward to reading more of your work.

Kraig Graysons last blog post..All Roads Lead Home – The Perfect Family Night Movie

]]> By: sharon http://blog.2work-at-home.com/WordPress/2008/12/16/work-at-home-scammers-are-targeting-the-jobless/comment-page-1/#comment-1959 sharon Fri, 02 Jan 2009 19:35:18 +0000 http://blog.2work-at-home.com/WordPress/?p=319#comment-1959 Hi Janet, You'll find some information and links to some good resources in <a href="http://blog.2work-at-home.com/WordPress/2008/08/06/assisting-you-virtually-how-virtual-assistants-are-changing-the-face-of-the-workplace/" rel="nofollow">this blog post on becoming a VA</a>. Hi Janet,

You’ll find some information and links to some good resources in this blog post on becoming a VA.

]]> By: janet http://blog.2work-at-home.com/WordPress/2008/12/16/work-at-home-scammers-are-targeting-the-jobless/comment-page-1/#comment-1905 janet Tue, 30 Dec 2008 23:24:57 +0000 http://blog.2work-at-home.com/WordPress/?p=319#comment-1905 Hi Sharon, I would appreciate some information on the best way to become a VA. I have been looking into becoming a VA for the last 3 months, and I am ready for the next step. I have many valuable skills and experience-- I just don't know where to start and how to get that first VA job. I would love to hear your ideas/feedback. Thanks, Janet Hi Sharon,

I would appreciate some information on the best way to become a VA. I have been looking into becoming a VA for the last 3 months, and I am ready for the next step. I have many valuable skills and experience– I just don’t know where to start and how to get that first VA job.
I would love to hear your ideas/feedback.

Thanks,
Janet

]]> By: sharon http://blog.2work-at-home.com/WordPress/2008/12/16/work-at-home-scammers-are-targeting-the-jobless/comment-page-1/#comment-1889 sharon Mon, 29 Dec 2008 21:29:26 +0000 http://blog.2work-at-home.com/WordPress/?p=319#comment-1889 Hi Michelle, I ended up doing the exact same thing. When I was first online looking for work, I was not at all interested in starting a business, I just wanted to find a job. I knew that I had valuable skills and experience. I sort of fell into a business opportunity and that led to my starting my own business and I haven't looked back since. Hi Michelle,

I ended up doing the exact same thing. When I was first online looking for work, I was not at all interested in starting a business, I just wanted to find a job. I knew that I had valuable skills and experience. I sort of fell into a business opportunity and that led to my starting my own business and I haven’t looked back since.

]]> By: Michelle http://blog.2work-at-home.com/WordPress/2008/12/16/work-at-home-scammers-are-targeting-the-jobless/comment-page-1/#comment-1700 Michelle Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:58:23 +0000 http://blog.2work-at-home.com/WordPress/?p=319#comment-1700 So many people look for work-at-home jobs online. And today there are even more people that are going to be looking for jobs online. It's sad enough to think that the majority of work-at-home jobs advertised are scams; but to think that these scammers are going to be scamming even more people today because of everyone loosing their jobs, it's just terrible. I agree with you Sharon. How could so many people have so little ethics. What amazes me is that all these scammers get away with it. I would like to offer some hope. Instead of searching for an work-at-home job online - which I did for a while, but gave up hope - I started my own business. I now have my own Virtual Assistant Business. A Virtual Assistant is an independent entrepreneur who provides a variety of services, virtually (via Internet, email, fax, and phone), to businesses that are in need of support. Many of the services provided are word processing, database management, desktop publishing, email management, web design, and much more. If you are experienced in a field and would like to provide that service to businesses, think about starting your own Virtual Assistant business. At least you won't get scammed. What ever money you spend will be spent on you, your business, and your future. It's a great career choice. I love my Virtual Assistant business. If you are interested in this profession you may want to check out the website http://www.VAnetworking.com. They are a great website for beginning VA's as well as VA's who have been in business for years. This website had helped me when I first began my business and I am still a member; enjoying all that they have to offer. Oh and by the way they do offer free membership. So you can check them out and get to know everyone. They are very nice at VAnetworking. I hope that this helps anyone who is wanting to work from home, but not sure where to get started. Michelle MLC Business Solutions http://www.MLCBusinessSolutions.com <abbr><em>Michelles last blog post..<a href="http://www.mlcbusinesssolutions.com/SeasonalDiscounts.html" rel="nofollow">Dec 17, Seasonal Discounts</A></abbr></em> So many people look for work-at-home jobs online. And today there are even more people that are going to be looking for jobs online. It’s sad enough to think that the majority of work-at-home jobs advertised are scams; but to think that these scammers are going to be scamming even more people today because of everyone loosing their jobs, it’s just terrible. I agree with you Sharon. How could so many people have so little ethics. What amazes me is that all these scammers get away with it.

I would like to offer some hope. Instead of searching for an work-at-home job online – which I did for a while, but gave up hope – I started my own business. I now have my own Virtual Assistant Business. A Virtual Assistant is an independent entrepreneur who provides a variety of services, virtually (via Internet, email, fax, and phone), to businesses that are in need of support. Many of the services provided are word processing, database management, desktop publishing, email management, web design, and much more. If you are experienced in a field and would like to provide that service to businesses, think about starting your own Virtual Assistant business. At least you won’t get scammed. What ever money you spend will be spent on you, your business, and your future.

It’s a great career choice. I love my Virtual Assistant business. If you are interested in this profession you may want to check out the website http://www.VAnetworking.com. They are a great website for beginning VA’s as well as VA’s who have been in business for years. This website had helped me when I first began my business and I am still a member; enjoying all that they have to offer. Oh and by the way they do offer free membership. So you can check them out and get to know everyone. They are very nice at VAnetworking.

I hope that this helps anyone who is wanting to work from home, but not sure where to get started.

Michelle
MLC Business Solutions
http://www.MLCBusinessSolutions.com

Michelles last blog post..Dec 17, Seasonal Discounts

]]> By: sharon http://blog.2work-at-home.com/WordPress/2008/12/16/work-at-home-scammers-are-targeting-the-jobless/comment-page-1/#comment-1674 sharon Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:31:24 +0000 http://blog.2work-at-home.com/WordPress/?p=319#comment-1674 That is so true. I still get emails alarmingly often from people who got ripped off by some company claiming to be hiring homeworkers. It is sad because most of the time these are people who are already desperate, which is exactly why they are so vulnerable. It is so frustrating to me that someone can have so little ethics. That is so true. I still get emails alarmingly often from people who got ripped off by some company claiming to be hiring homeworkers. It is sad because most of the time these are people who are already desperate, which is exactly why they are so vulnerable. It is so frustrating to me that someone can have so little ethics.

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