It is not always easy to spot fraud. Most of the time, testing with BBB and other resources is not enough because the scam is relatively new. But if you are looking for a job opportunity at home of any kind, it is helpful to know what red markers you should be aware of, whether it is a job or a business opportunity.
The first rule of thumb is to follow the money? That is, can you figure out how the company will earn money through your efforts? If you give someone free lifetime services and you get a big commission every time someone registers, where does the money come from? It’s easy to tell yourself that it won’t be a scam because there is no money spent, but you need to consider more opportunities. What information do you provide? What about your customers? Can that be used against you? Should you download something at any time? Spyware and / or theft of related commissions may be the goal.
Second, does the salary match the effort you put forth? If they give 2-3 times a workflow rate, but you have to pay for training, maybe a scam. They rely on your need to make money and wish to make more of it with little effort to blur your judgment. Similarly, if you are earning commissions through your efforts, does it seem that the company you represent is really going to make a profit? This is very similar to point # 1 above, but it is worth considering.
Next, what kinds of promises are made to you and your customer? Is it possible or far? This could be a serious exaggeration, which could affect the FTC, or a scam. In any case you do not want to get involved.
In the case of the home business, I am always wary of pre-launch thunderstorms from advertisers I have never heard of. If they do not have a name in the business, how do I know if their product will be good? It may be a way to get information, to get you downloading something, etc., rather than to present a real, quality product. Pre-launch marketing is used by reputable advertisers as well, but not too much. After all, if you are providing a quality product you really need to make people happy with it before they can see it. It may be fun, but not all is needed. Pre-launch hype also has a way of annoying potential customers, as it goes through months of excessive advertising and spam about the product. It usually makes more sense for a company to introduce a product when it is ready, than to give the consumer time to change his mind because he is tired of the noise.
There is no guarantee, however, that the opportunity offered is a scam because it looks like one. You may be judging yourself unfairly, but you should decide that you would rather not miss an opportunity that might hurt you financially or damage your reputation if it is a scam rather than a chance. If a lot of warning flags go up, it probably doesn't fit in my opinion, but you have to decide for yourself.
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