Beware of Scams Online

             If you are newbie online, so trusting and very eager to make fast or big money, you are likely the target of online scammers.  Be careful.  Read on for tips on how to avoid possible scams.

1. Refrain from programs or online groups that require questionable Membership Fees. Sometimes, they come with a token to entice you.

A so-called Data Entry company, for example,  requires you to pay US$100.00.  Sometimes, there are even membership categories here that you may choose which package you prefer at different amount.  Because, you made computation, you know that you can earn more anyway after a week or month of  doing your assignment.  You  diligently finished it.  You passed it.  Then, come the notification that it’s not very accurate so you failed or worse,  no more words for them. And sorry, they got your money and who knows if they also made money from the assignment that you submitted. It might be there assignment for which they will be paid by someone else, whatever. The point is, you are scammed!

However, if that company that requires membership fee is referred to you by someone you trust and who has been earning there, maybe, it’s worth a risk. Maybe it’s legit after all.  But if not, just wish it will not close shop before you even get your first payment.

Remember, scams do pay, especially at the start of their operation.

Just remember, register and pay at your own free will and risk.  Most likely, a friend who referred it to you doesn’t have the slightest idea that she is also scammed.

2. Don’t believe ads that explicitly tell that you will earn some thousand of dollars in just a week time. Some people may have actually made it.  But this is not for everybody. If the program is enticing for you and you like to consider it, read everything about it first.  At the end of each explanation, comes the disclaimer on income that members can possibly make. However, if you know you can also do the same, why not?

     3.  Beware of online employers who scam. The program or site may be legit.  But some members,  

          especially the buyers, do the scamming themselves even if they are aware that it is against the Terms of    

          Agreement of the program or site. So, if you are new in the job hunting online game, be cautious. Be on 

          alert. Be on the look out for online employers who will possibly scam you by leaving you without pay 

          for a job well done.

4. Even online workers cheat. So, not only some online employers cheat.  Even workers or contractors do.  They may be sellers of products or service providers. They ask for advance payment for jobs that will never be done.

          There are so many scams and scammers online. When or how they do it depends on the transaction you have with them.