Comments on: Recognizing a Work at Home Scam

By: Genesis

Genesis — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:07:23 +0000

@Laurie, excellent additions, thanks!

By: Laurie Neumann

Laurie Neumann — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:01:48 +0000

Good post.

I’d like to add a couple of things to your list.

First, there should always be contact information. Phone # is preferable, but at least an email, and use it to ask a question to ensure someone is going to answer you. Also note how long it takes them to get back to you.

Secondly, check the company out with the Better Business Bureau. If there have been complaints issued against them, there will be a record of that. Take note of if the issues were resolved or not.

By: Genesis

Genesis — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:51:52 +0000

@Lorna, that´s a very good question. I´ve actually been involved in things like that, Avon, Creative Memories, etc. While these aren´t scams, they ARE designed to make the company money, even if the seller fails, so you need to be careful.

If you aren´t good at sales, it´s probably not a good idea to get into one of these companies, since you are usually required to start out with a small investment and then order a certain amount each month. For those women who are very good at getting sales, these can work just fine, but others who are shy can actually lose quite a bit of money. I think it really depends on your personality.

Anyone else care to chime in on this one?

By: lornadoone

lornadoone — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:44:38 +0000

What do you think of things like Tupperware, where you have to buy a starter kit or your own catalogues?