Work at Home Scams

We have done research on the many companies that offer jobs with the titles:

  • Telecommuting Jobs
  • Virtual Employee
  • At Home Office
  • Independent Contractor

Be aware that some jobs that pop up may be scams. Here at Inc. Moms we are deciphering through the scams and the legitimate jobs, however, we may miss something or we may not have every job covered.  A legitimate job will not ask you to pay a fee, for anything! If you see a job that you did not find on IncMoms.com and you would like us to do the research to see if it is legitimate, send us an email at: Lori@IncMoms.com.

How to Make it Working at Home

Posted on February 3, 2008 and filed under Work at Home (WAH) Scams, Uncategorized

This informative article by Consumer Reports talks of the pitfalls of Work at Home scams, and also has some good advice for those wishing to make the leap and work at home.


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Global Home Sourcing, NHCD, ASI, Natures Beauty Bar

Posted on February 3, 2008 and filed under Work at Home (WAH) Scams

This company, which goes by the many different names listed in the title, has been detected as a company that may be a scam.  Though IncMoms cannot say if it is a definite scam, the research done by applying for this position, and also reading information on the Internet, leads us to advise you not to apply with this company. 

 Below is a link to an article regarding this company:

Rip Off Report



How to Determine If a Work-at-Home Business Opportunity is a Scam

Posted on June 18, 2007 and filed under Work at Home (WAH) Scams

OK so everyone wants to work at home, but everyone also believes that the majority of opportunities out there are scams. Everyone is afraid to win and afraid to lose! However, the fact is that many of the programs you find through a personal referral are not scams but rather hard to succeed at. Continue reading »

The difference between a work at home job and a home business

Posted on June 5, 2007 and filed under Work at Home (WAH) Scams

This is not necessarily a scam, but it is something to be aware of when deciding if you are going to take a position that allows you to work from home. Continue reading »

Online job seeker says she was duped into scam

Posted on June 5, 2007 and filed under Work at Home (WAH) Scams

Below is an excerpt from an msnbc.com article about an active scam taking place Continue reading »

Better Business Bureau scam alert

Posted on June 5, 2007 and filed under Work at Home (WAH) Scams

Check out their site here to get an idea of the work at home scams they’ve uncovered.

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