We knowworking from home is a goalfor many of you.
And we know that you know work-from-home scams are everywhere.
How does the scam work?
Do people really fall for it?
The NPR podcastPlanet Moneydecided to investigate.
Heres what they learned about the murky world of work-from-home scams.
Probably not as good as youd like.
It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.
But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?
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How Do Work-From-Home Scams Work?
Your call is routed to a call center, many of which are located in Utah.
Blake then addresses your pain points, creating a reason you need whatever hes selling.
How could anyone including the woman in the sample call fall for this?
Because the salespeople are good.
They make it seem like youll never be successful without their support.
But, of course, this isnt true.
Legitimate Work-From-Home Jobs
You dont need an expensive training or coaching program to start working from home.
We do our best to never steer you wrong.
Your Turn: Have you ever been tempted by a work-from-home scam?
Susan Shain, senior writer for The Penny Hoarder, is always seeking adventure on a budget.
Visit her blog at susanshain.com, or say hi on Twitter @susan_shain.
When you log into your bank account, how do your savings look?
Probably not as good as youd like.
It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.
But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?
