Thousands of intelligent and well-educated people fall for scams every single day, and work at home moms are no exception. Sometimes they are easy to spot, but the most successful ones can wipe out financial futures for a long time before they are finally exposed.

Don’t be a victim of the scams! Follow these simple tips and make sure that every time you deal with a new company or great opportunity, you’re getting the Real McCoy.

The Better Business Bureau is your friend. When you first encounter a company you know nothing about, look them up and see if there are any reports. If there are any reports at all, it will be best to steer clear.

If they offer large amounts of money with little effort, or tell you that you will make thousands of dollars every week as soon as you start with their company, that’s a big red flag. Don’t join that company. If it sounds too good to be true, it is!

Get more information and research on internet about that company, check all reviews. Don’t just respond to a P.O. Box – tell them you need a physical address as well, and then research the information they provide. Make sure they have a phone number where you can reach them, and check out their emails to make sure they all work. Know the names of the people who write your checks and don’t hesitate to ask questions about their position, such as how long they have been in business or how many other employees they have.

If they ask for money up front, walk away. Very few organizations who require that you put money up front are legitimate. Only very well-known and documented organizations – such as Mary Kay and Avon – are kosher when it comes to asking for a bit of money up front.

Ask for references! A reputable company will have no problem with giving you references to contact. Again, Mary Kay and Avon are good examples. If you ask for references, there are thousands out there and available for a simple phone call – that’s a sure sign you’re dealing with a legitimate company.

Google is your friend! You always have a wealth of information at your fingertips when you use Google, and the deadbeat companies will eventually be ratted out in online forums. Do your homework!

So how do you check their review & complaints using Google?

It is simple. Just open Google.com & type the following keywords-

·         ‘Name of the site’ review

·         ‘Name of the site’ complaints

·         ‘Name of the site’ fake

·         ‘Name of the site’ scam

For example, if you type Krishna Kirpal in Google then you will find one of the best reviews on MoneyConnexion that shows how this fake lady is cheating people with different names in different countries by creating a fake site that looks like a news portal.

Finally, when you do run into a fraudulent company – and you probably will – report them to the Federal Trade Commission and the Better Business Bureau. The more reports they receive, the sooner those bogus companies will go out of “business” – and that’s good news for anyone who might be taken in by the scammers.