Tips to Avoid Work-From-Home Scams and Protect Yourself
"Learn how to spot and prevent work-from-home scams that can steal your money and personal information. Discover common red flags, precautions, and steps to take if you encounter a scam. Stay safe while exploring remote job opportunities."
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AWARENESS ABOUT WORK FROM HOME SCAMS Prepared by- Shirish Wamane Class A-21 Tahsildar, CPTP5
Outline of presentation What is work from home scam Common work from scams What is the risk to you? How to spot them Questions that ll help you detect a work-from-home job scam 6 major red flags Ways to protect yourself from work-at-home scams Precautions to take
What is work from home scam Technology advancement enables you to work from home They ask for money up-front You don t speak with or see a real person They use a generic email account (gmail, AOL, yahoo, etc.) Promise of better job opportunities, better pay After taking your money, they disappear Your personal information can be stolen
Common work from home scams Pay money to get certified or get a starter-kit Stuffing envelopes Entering data Pyramid scheme
What happens if you get scammed? Very difficult to reach them once you have paid them They can steal your identity Sensitive information can be used against you Can cause mental harassment to needy people
How to detect them and avoid them? Offer large incomes for minimal work You are asked for start up fees They are too good to be true Company information cant be found in detail Learn more about this type of jobs Check legitimacy of companies Be Careful How You Find Work-From-Home Jobs If you find a scam, report them
Questions thatll help you detect a work- from-home job scam Are you being asked to accept or send money right away? Is the job listing generic or too good to be true? Did you check the job listing URL? Consider Who You ve Talked To
6 major red flags Cashing bad checks Return cash scheme Entering data Stuffing envelopes Pyramid scheme Sending packages
Ways to protect yourself from work-at- home scams Know How to Recognize a Scam Use Your Common Sense Keep Your Emotions in Check Be Aware of Risky Opportunities Avoid Opportunities on Search Engine Advertising and in Unsolicited Emails Don't Pay for Opportunities
Precautions to Take Learn as much as you can about home based work Discuss with friends, family about company reputation While searching online, try using search queries that target the nature of the work, not just the location Try search terms like remote, telework, and telecommute Trust your instincts
