Work at Home Scams

You see an ad saying you can earn big money working from home. Or, you see an ad offering to help start a business with a proven system to make money online. Or, maybe your resume can be found on a job search website, and someone calls asking for your driver’s license and bank account numbers before they can interview you.

What happens next? If you answer the ad to work from home, the scammer will ask you for money for training or special access. But there’ll be no job. If you buy that “proven system,” you’ll get pressured to pay more for extra services. But you won’t receive anything that helps you start a business or make money. And if you give that scammer your driver’s license and bank account numbers, they might steal your identity or your money.

• Stop. Check it out. Never pay money to earn money. And don’t share personal information until you’ve done your research. Search online for the company name and the words “review,” “scam,” or “complaint.”
• Pass this information on to a friend. You probably know how to keep your money and information safe. But, you may know someone who could use a friendly reminder.