Post Scams Here

This is a new section I am working on dedicated to catching scammers. I am currently working on picking out telecommute job leads that are actually scams.


Check back for a list of things to look out for.


It goes without saying, but I'll say it anyway...You should never have to pay anyone money in exchange for a job. Of course, there are legitimate companies that ask for money for background checks or training materials. These companies are well known in the work at home world, and it should not be a problem verifying if the company is legit or not. If you have questions, post them here and I will research for you, and help you find the answer you are looking for.





In the past hour I was on Craigslist looking at a job lead for a mystery shopping opportunity.


There was no website to verify the company information, just a gmail addy to communicate with the person who posted the ad. I e-mailed the poster, and will let you know if the company is the real deal or not. If it is... that is great ...more work for me. AND I will be sure to post the information about the company for anyone interested.



I generally do not look for job leads on Craigslist, especially telecommute jobs because I have found most ads are misleading and often ask for too much personal info. In short, I don't trust the leads I find. But this is research....and I am a nosey person, so I hope to dig up some good information and let people know what is a go and what to stear clear of.

Feel free to post your own experiences with scams or misleading ads. You may just help another telecommuter.