{"id":1309,"date":"2020-05-05T11:23:59","date_gmt":"2020-05-05T11:23:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodwall.io\/blog\/?p=1309"},"modified":"2020-09-22T14:34:40","modified_gmt":"2020-09-22T14:34:40","slug":"work-from-home-job-scams-red-flags-to-avoid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodwall.io\/blog\/work-from-home-job-scams-red-flags-to-avoid\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Work-From-Home Job Scams &amp; Red Flags to Watch Out For and Avoid"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post-body\">\n<p>Quartz reports that the U.S. Bureau recorded 8 million Americans <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/qz.com\/work\/1392302\/more-than-5-of-americans-now-work-from-home-new-statistics-show\/\" target=\"_blank\">worked remotely as of 2017<\/a>, and that\u2019s pre-COVID-19. Thousands more are working at home now because of the crisis. It\u2019s not just in the United States, as many professionals from around the world are now working at home on a full-time or part time basis.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With so many professionals joining the remote work bandwagon, you\u2019d think it would be easier to find a legitimate remote position, right? Not exactly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A FlexJobs <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flexjobs.com\/blog\/post\/how-to-find-a-real-online-job-and-avoid-the-scams-v2\/comment-page-8\/\" target=\"_blank\">survey<\/a> showed that 19% of respondents have been a victim of a job scam, while 80% were on guard for scams while scouring job boards for opportunities. The <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbb.org\/scamtracker\" target=\"_blank\">BBB Scam Tracker<\/a> also received more than 3300 complaints involving employment scams from April 2019 to 2020.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, there are more legitimate jobs now than when I started back in 2011. More companies are embracing the power of technology and opening up to the possibility of remote work. The reality though is the more people try to find legitimate work from home jobs, the bigger the targeting pool is for scammers.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-vivid-green-cyan-background-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color is-style-default\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodwall.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/cta-blog-download-app-v3.png\" alt=\"download the goodwall app image 3\" class=\"wp-image-2275\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Want to showcase yourself in the best way possible to future employers or universities? Sign up to Goodwall!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Develop skills &amp; experience<\/li><li>Highlight accomplishments<\/li><li>Network globally<\/li><li>Find top jobs &amp; internships<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Download the app now to get started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"store-buttons-section\">\n    <div class=\"store-button-box\">\n      <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/goodwall.onelink.me\/45N9\/518642a3\">\n        <img src=\"https:\/\/www.goodwall.io\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/goodwallblog\/images\/app-store.svg\" \/>\n      <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"store-button-box\">\n      <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/goodwall.onelink.me\/45N9\/blog\">\n        <img src=\"https:\/\/www.goodwall.io\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/goodwallblog\/images\/play-store.svg\" \/>\n      <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-vivid-green-cyan-background-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color is-style-default\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>This article will guide you how to spot and avoid work from home job scams.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9 Tell-Tale Signs of Fake Stay-at-Home Jobs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If a job seems too good to be true, it probably is. Back away and run for the hills whenever you sense something odd or fishy with a job opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re still not sure about a job\u2019s legitimacy, check if it has any of the red flags listed below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Money Upfront<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No legitimate company will ask you to pay for your training, background check, or interview. You also don\u2019t need to pay for any equipment, license, or so-called proprietary material needed to do the job.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Except for laptops and internet connection, legitimate employers will cover the costs needed for you to do the job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-green-cyan-background-color has-background\"><strong>Related Read<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwall.io\/blog\/how-to-calculate-your-rate-freelancer\/\">How to Calculate Your Rate as a Freelancer or Self-Employed Contractor<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. No Interview or Easy Interview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t get interviewed, the interview questions were too easy, or if it\u2019s done via chat or email, then something is definitely wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remote jobs are hard enough, so why would a legitimate recruiter not want to see you\u2014or at least hear your voice? They need to know the person they\u2019re hiring is legitimate and actually understands the job, too. The only way to do that is via an in-depth interview, so be wary of job opportunities with a sketchy interview process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. No Qualifications Needed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you ever seen job ads that state, \u201c<em>anyone can apply<\/em>\u201d or \u201c<em>no skills required\u201d<\/em>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Opportunities like this are often paired with flexible schedules and no earning caps. This is never going to be the case for a real job.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Companies look for certain skills or educational qualifications, even in entry level roles. Job offers that look like anyone can do it are often multi-level marketing or direct selling schemes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-green-cyan-background-color has-background\"><strong>Related Read<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwall.io\/blog\/remote-internships\/\">Remote Internships: 15+ Virtual Intern Programs Still On Despite COVID-19<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Wild Claims on Earning Potential or Passive Income<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Jobs that claim you can earn a lot for little to no work are scams. If it were true, everyone would be rich! The same goes for passive income opportunities. As a mentor once said, passive income opportunities are only passive because you\u2019ve already done the upfront work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These job ads will often include luxurious photos of people in front of sports cars or private jets, boasting about what they earned because of this once in a lifetime opportunity. The reality is someone sold them on it, and now they have to do the same to recoup what they paid.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Personal Emails<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unless the job is for a personal virtual assistant, job listings should be tied to a company or business email. Legitimate recruiters also often include their company\u2019s website, phone number, or address in their signature.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Immediate Job Offer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some fake jobs might have an interview but then they\u2019d turn around and hire you immediately.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s very rare for people to get hired on the spot, even for entry level jobs or low paying jobs. Even candidates with a ton of experience and qualifications will have to wait a few weeks or months to get a response.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Legitimate employers will take the time to vet your credentials and compare you with other candidates. So don\u2019t take an immediate job offer as flattery. Treat it with a healthy amount of skepticism.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-green-cyan-background-color has-background\"><strong>Related Read<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwall.io\/blog\/cover-letter-tips\/\">10 Cover Letter Tips &amp; Tricks Sure to Score Job Interviews [2020 Ed.]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Request for Confidential Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t believe recruiters that ask for your full social security number, credit card, drivers license, or other personal information. A company that uses a legitimate background check service will only need the last four digits of your social security and month and day of your birth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many fake jobs are just created to steal an applicant\u2019s personal information, so the worst case scenario here isn\u2019t time lost due to a non-existent job. You could become a victim of identity theft.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scammers also use fake job application pages to capture an applicant\u2019s personal information. The job site will look legitimate and include typical questions about your qualifications but in reality, they\u2019re just funneling your information into their database.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Vague Job Description and Awkward Grammar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Legitimate job opportunities should include information about the company, the role and how it fits into the organization, and the experience or skills needed for said role. Job ads with bare minimum information, incorrect spelling, and awkward grammar are often scams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s true that some job ads have a vague job description. But a legitimate employer or recruiter will be more than happy to clarify any requirements they have.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-green-cyan-background-color has-background\"><strong>Related Read<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwall.io\/blog\/job-search-tips\/\">10+ Job Search Tips &amp; Tricks to Up Your Chances of Landing an Interview<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Non-existent Online Footprint<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Almost every company nowadays has a website, Facebook page, and online directory listing. If you research the company on Google and can\u2019t find any trace of them whatsoever, run.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Granted, some companies aren\u2019t active online because their operations are offline or don\u2019t engage in any online marketing work. This is often the case with some B2B companies. In this case, you can try to find them on company directories like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manta.com\/\">Manta<\/a>, or search for employees of that company on LinkedIn.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you find the company\u2019s website, go over their pages to see if you can find it\u2019s owner\u2019s name and contact information. If you can\u2019t find anything, that\u2019s a good sign of a scam. Grammatical errors, weird URLs, and strange formatting are also red flags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You now know the common signs to look for when reviewing remote job opportunities. Let\u2019s now look at the typical work from home scams you\u2019ll see online, so you can avoid them in your job search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beware: 5 Scammy Stay at Home Jobs to Avoid at All Costs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Work at home job scams vary because many of them are adaptable to different jobs or industries.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Job scams also diminish in effectiveness once more people become aware of the trap, so scammers have to get creative in coming up with new ways to lure people.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Business Startup Kits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you seen stay at home jobs offering a plug-and-play proven business system? I\u2019ve seen this mostly in build your own travel agency business offers, but there are also variations in coaching, and real estate investment or \u201c<em>flipping<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this scenario, the ad promises a tried and tested system that can make you tons of money without leaving your home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The catch? You have to pay a hefty fee to get access to their software, training service, and a bunch of other services they deem essential to your success.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you pay, some scammers will simply pocket your money and won\u2019t give you anything in return. Others will merely forward you a bunch of ebooks and strategies that you can find on your own with a quick Google search.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cases, companies that offer business startup kits apply a multi-level marketing scheme to their program. Participants can earn money in two ways: selling the product or building their down line. Either way, these are not legitimate work from home jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-green-cyan-background-color has-background\"><strong>Related Read<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwall.io\/blog\/job-boards-for-remote-work-from-home-jobs\/\">Top 20+ Job Boards and Facebook Groups to Visit for Work from Home Jobs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Medical Billing or Medical Coding&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, there are legitimate work from home jobs for medical coders but the competition is tough and you need experience in the field to get one. Sadly, the popularity of this field has given rise to scammers preying on newbies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medical billing job scams entice victims through high hourly rates and consistent workload even if you have no experience. But first, they\u2019ll ask you to pay for a special software they use, some training materials, and transcription hardware.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More importantly, medical coders are hired by health agencies, hospitals, and private clinics. If you want to know how to find remote jobs for coders, start there.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s almost impossible to get them by cold-calling leads, as advertised by scammy job offers. There\u2019s really no job, they\u2019re just selling you the equipment and some leads in hopes that you have the spunk and salesmanship to get the job yourself.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-green-cyan-background-color has-background\"><strong>Related Read<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwall.io\/blog\/remote-online-work-from-home-jobs\/\">Work From Home Jobs: 13 Best Remote &amp; Online Jobs for 2020 &amp; Beyond<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Career Advancement Grants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a spin on the once popular government grants. In this scenario, you\u2019ll receive an email with an offer to apply for a government-funded grant that allows you to study a new degree or certification.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you were laid off because of the pandemic, wouldn\u2019t it be nice to get a government sponsored education to change fields? That\u2019s why furloughed workers are often targeted for these scams.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Below are red flags to watch out for in this scam:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>You get an unsolicited email yet the subject line makes it sound like you applied for something.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The email address has spellings or weird domains (e.g. @2gov.com instead of @gov.com) and the links don\u2019t lead to any government website.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The email starts with a generic \u201c<em>Hi<\/em>\u201d or \u201c<em>Hello<\/em>\u201d and the grammar might be weird.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Watch and Like Videos for Pennies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t be enticed by stay at home jobs that claim you can earn money watching videos. Many companies that offer this pay only a few cents per video. Plus, they usually have a threshold that you have to reach before you can withdraw the money. It\u2019s usually $10 so that means you\u2019ll have to watch more or less a thousand videos to earn a measly $10.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might think these are legitimate work from jobs, but many of these companies are actually selling exposure, clicks, or traffic to the owner of the videos you\u2019re watching. Unsuspecting video owners might think people are interested in their offers, but it\u2019s just a lie. The numbers are inflated through video watchers and fake likes\/comments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Worse, some of these companies won\u2019t even pay you after all that work. You\u2019re better off finding a job that pays better and doesn\u2019t rely on tricking others.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Below is a real job ad I found on Craigslist for this type of work.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/d8o017zHHOd5ZXsyZDjVwcKf9UxtQZHpFdza9YRvc4rhOJDJOhDZkf2udzXCbv_9Ha_fmIr7aCK5X378jGtvW98u_2gXMAoHrw_sqQi_nMZhk-rAkdGDWUK8yAXHQ_rZfS9zDyjH\" width=\"468\" height=\"226\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Free Work Sample Scam<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even jobs that don\u2019t ask you to pay upfront, or any of the suspicious signs mentioned above could be fake. The pay is good, about $50 to $200 for an article or piece of artwork.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the requirements, however, is to complete a test, usually a sample work completed according to their specifications. They won\u2019t accept your portfolio and won\u2019t pay you for your effort.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enticed by the promised workload and high salary, you send a sample.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But days pass and you don\u2019t hear back. Meanwhile, the job poster has hundreds of unique samples from you and other applicants.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Job scammers use this strategy to get free work. One sample request might be a believable and not too unreasonable request for one applicant. To the scammer, though, this is an easy way to build a whole new book or website with little effort.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As much as possible, don\u2019t agree to start work unless you receive an upfront or partial payment for your work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All that said, there are some legitimate writing and design jobs where you may be asked to complete a partial sample to test your skills.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some magazines and trade publications also have what\u2019s called <em>\u201con spec\u201d<\/em> work, where new freelancers who want to join their ranks submit a complete piece with no guarantee at all if it will be accepted for publication. Because editors have a set budget for all the writing assignments they can assign at a given month, they can\u2019t risk allotting their budget to a newbie who might fail to submit on time or follow their editorial guidelines.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-green-cyan-background-color has-background\"><strong>Related Read<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwall.io\/blog\/global-companies-still-hiring-despite-covid-19\/\">25+ Global Companies Still Hiring Despite Coronavirus \/ COVID-19<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t Fall Prey to these Tactics when Looking for Stay at Home Jobs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The prospect of falling prey into a work at home scam might seem scary. You could lose time doing work that\u2019s not going to get paid, or you could unknowingly give your sensitive information to a fraudster.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That shouldn\u2019t stop you from learning how to find remote jobs, as there are real opportunities out there. Just be careful and always keep an eye out for the red flags mentioned here.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you think you\u2019ve been scammed, report it right away to the local authorities.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Working remotely sounds great, full of freedom and flexibility. However, there are a lot of work-from-home job scams to watch out for!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":1419,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[41],"tags":[44,85,43,48,80,86,70],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.10 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>9 Work-From-Home Job Scams &amp; Red Flags to Watch Out For and Avoid<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Working remotely sounds great, full of freedom and flexibility. 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