Your Work From Home “Is It a Scam?” Checklist

scam checklist

Is this work from home job a scam? That’s what today’s post is going to help you figure out! One of my favorite things to do as a work at home blogger is help people dodge the scams that are out there. When you’re new to the idea of working from home and begin your … Read more

How to Avoid Job Scams: Essential Training Kit Every Job Seeker Needs to Stay Safe

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This post was sponsored by www.crossworknet.com In today’s digital age, job seekers face a new kind of challenge—job scams. With job postings and recruiter outreach happening more frequently online, scammers have taken advantage of unsuspecting job seekers, creating a landscape filled with fraudulent opportunities that can lead to financial loss and identity theft. In 2023 … Read more

12 Ways to Keep From Getting Hacked at the Gas Pump

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It’s not a pleasant experience, and if you’ve been the owner of a debit card for 20+ years, there’s a great chance it’s happened to you. Getting your debit card hacked at the gas pump. You go to get gas, pay conveniently at the pump with your card. And then — the next time you … Read more

Watch Out For the Package Reshipping Work-at-Home Scam

reshipping scam

There is a work at home scam that’s been floating around for years that I still see on occasion, and it’s one of the worst — the package reshipping scam. This is very similar to the check cashing scam, only much worse with more legal repercussions. What is the package reshipping scam? You see an … Read more

Remote Job Seekers: Watch Out for the Deposit-and-Wire Scam

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Updated April 28, 2025. Remote jobs are more popular than ever, and scammers know it! If you’re searching for a legitimate work-from-home opportunity, it’s important to be aware of the red flags. One common and dangerous scam to watch out for is the “deposit a check and wire money” scheme. It often looks like a … Read more

How to Spot Online Survey Scams – Avoid Fake Paid Surveys

fake paid surveys

Updated Feb. 11, 2025. We’ve covered lots of and lots of different types of work at home scams on this blog, but we’ve never discussed how to spot online survey scams. These are super common and people fall for them every single day unfortunately. Before we begin, it’s important that you know (if you don’t … Read more