Work From Home Scams

"The advertisements are all over the internet, in your local paper, and even in the back of your favorite magazines. However, knowing how to spot work from home scams will save you a lot of grief and money. Most of these scams are easy to spot, but they are also very tempting. However, the general rule is if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Work from Home Scam #1: Nigerian Money E-Mail - Fund Transfer Scams

Today these scams usually come through your e-mail, and they sound very tempting. Usually the sender will pose as a government official from another country, mostly Nigeria, but other countries have been used. The person will often request assistance in transferring millions of dollars in extra money out of the country. These scam artists will ask for the person�s bank account number, social security number, date of birth, and other information. Sometimes they just ask for money to be wired to them for taxes and other fees. However, those people never see their money again. In some cases, people have been lured to Nigeria only to be imprisoned. If you do receive an e-mail like this, you need to contact the United States Secret Service immediately at (202) 406-5572."

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