The internet is filled with work at home companies looking for potential workers.
Unfortunately, too many of these are scams.
Here are a few things to look for to help you minimize that risk.
Contact info - Test each part of it.
Does the phone number work, or does it go to recording that asks you to leave a message? If the latter, is your message ever returned? Try the e-mail address to see how long it takes, and if you get a professional vs.
amateurish response.
Obviously, the lack of contact info is a red flag, and means you need to consider a different company.
Terms of service - Be sure to read over all terms and conditions of any work at home company you're interested in.
This will tell what you need to do to get paid, when and how you will get paid, and other rules and expectations.
If there are no terms of service, then move on to another company.
Professionalism - This is a bit vague in definition, but you will know if it is missing.
Look at each part of the website; words (usage, spelling, grammar, and message), layout, and images for example.
If they look sloppy and unprofessional, what does that say about other aspects of their opportunity? Ask questions - If there is anything you are wondering, then ask.
There is no such thing s a stupid question.
In fact, try to ask a few 'stupid' questions on purpose before you sign up.
The response will help you to see the type of company you are dealing with.
While there is no guarantee that some scammers won't slip through this process, it will weed out the vast majority of them.
Investigate each work at home offer you are interested in.
Finding the right one for you will take time, but it is well worth the effort.