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Work-at-Home Scams

▬ Warning Signs ▬

● A job ad claims that no skills or experience are required

● It offers high pay for little or no work

● A company promises that a business opportunity is surefire and will pay off quickly and easily.

● You're required to pay upfront for training, certifications, directories or materials.

▬ DOs ▬

● Do check out the company offering the job with your state consumer protection agency, and with the Better Business Bureau in your community and the area where the company is located. ● Do learn about the FTC’s Business Opportunity Rule, which requires companies to disclose key information about business opportunities they are selling, to provide references and to back up claims about how much you can earn.

● Do ask detailed questions, such as these that the FTC recommends:

● How will I be paid? By salary or by commission?

● Who will pay me, and when will the checks start?

● What is the total cost of the program, and what will I get for my money?

● Do check that job sites, specializing in remote work, screen the openings and companies listed.

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APS HOTLINE 800-491-7123