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Scam Alert – Rebate Processing

It has been a while since I have discussed any of the home-based business scams that are floating around out there on the internet just waiting to snatch the hard-earned money of people who just want to find home-based work. The scam that I learned about today involves a so-called opportunity where you would process rebates at home. Supposedly, companies that offer rebates need people to process those rebates and they outsource that work to people who process rebates for them from their homes. Unlike some of the other scams out there that do a reasonably good job of appearing … Continue reading →

Scam Alert – Home Based Business “Reviews”

If you are in the process of selecting a home-based business, you probably already know that you need to be on the lookout for scams. Home-based business scams come in many different forms, and new ones are continually being generated as fast as older ones are being exposed. Many of us look at product reviews when we are weighing our options for purchasing an item online. It may be tempting to look at reviews of home-based opportunities and use them as part of your assessment of whether a particular opportunity is right for you. Unfortunately, many of the home-based business … Continue reading →

Scam Alert – Google Business Kit

It’s time for yet another public service announcement about work-at-home scams. By now, you have probably figured out that I like to let people know about the different types of work-at-home scams that are out there. It is very important for me to spread the word about as many different types of scams as possible because my wish for each and every person who wants to work from home is that they do not fall victim to a scam. Scams cost good people their hard-earned money and can even cause some people to abandon their dreams of working from home. … Continue reading →

Phone Scammers

I got a strange call the other day. The recording said I had won a prize, but I didn’t remember entering a contest. It told me to push 1 for more information. I thought, what the heck… may as well see what I won, couldn’t hurt right? Shortly after pressing 1, my call was switched to a fast talking representative. He told me I had won a new plasma TV. He just needed to get my home address, name and credit card number to pay for the shipping. Sounds probable, right? Nope! As soon as I heard that request, I … Continue reading →

Scammer Alert

As the nation grows older and the baby boomers hit their prime, a whole new age of scam artists have surfaced. These individuals are smart and savvy, so much so it can be hard to spot them. As the baby boomer generation has grown, so has their income and assets. They are seen as a target group by all kinds of money makers, from the legitimate business owner to the illegal scammer. Most likely you have read about someone falling prey in your own local newspaper. You may wonder how this could happen. Unfortunately some of these scam artists are … Continue reading →

Watch Out for Fake Collection Call Scams

Beware of fake collection call scams. They will try to separate you from your money in no time. With the current economy, many people are finding that they have to juggle a bunch of bills and may be used to getting calls from collection agencies, or they may have a friend or family member in such a situation. But what if the collection agency isn’t real? If you aren’t careful you could wind up giving your hard earned money to con artists. The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), which was formed from a partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation … Continue reading →

Tips for Avoiding Work at Home Scams

One thing that you may already know about the world of home – based business is that there are many scams out there that are designed to get the attention of people who want to work from home. It is frustrating to look for work at home jobs or home based business opportunities sometimes because it can be hard to tell what is legitimate and what is a scam. Scammers are always finding new and creative ways to dupe well intentioned people with home – based dreams. The answer to the question of what to do about home – based … Continue reading →

It’s Criminal – A Home-Based Business Scam That Can Get You In Trouble

In many of the common work-at-home scams, the victims of the scam lose their hard-earned money that they put into the so-called “business opportunity”. While that on its own is terrible, there are some home-based business scams that can cause even worse things to happen to those people that are unfortunate enough to have become involved in them. Re-shipping is a phony “business opportunity” that gets its participants involved in moving stolen property. Not only do you not make any money if you fall for this scam, you could get in trouble with the law. There are a few ways … Continue reading →

FTC Warns Businesses and Consumers of Oil Scams

Scammers never take a holiday and that is true of the BP oil spill as well. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warned both businesses and consumers this week of potential scams related to the oil spill. The FTC is cautioning people to take care when approached by someone claiming they are raising money or offering remediation services related to the oil spill. Scams may come through emails, flyers, mailers, telephone calls, or even door-to-door solicitation. These people may tell you that they are collecting money for an organization such as the Humane Society or a food bank to help those … Continue reading →

Fee Based vs. Commission Based Financial Managers

When it comes to money advisors and managers, there are really two main types: fee based and commission based. While most people hate to pay someone to manage their money, the reality is… these individuals are doing a job and need a way to make a living. Which one should you chose? First, accept the fact that if you hire someone to do something, you will have to pay them. Commission based money managers can be as expensive or more than fee based. Often the main difference is how you pay them. Commission based planners and stockbrokers take their money … Continue reading →