Archive for January 24th, 2004

Internet prominent in US fraud complaints

InternetPolicy.net: “2003 was the first year in which “Internet fraud” accounted for more than half of all fraud complaints filed in the United States, according to a report released this week by the US Federal Trade Commission.” Junk business opportunities were among the most popular scams reported.

 

Work at Home Schemes

The FTC has a good page detailing some of the classic work at home schemes: Many ads omit the fact that you may have to work many hours without pay. Or they don’t disclose all the costs you will have to pay. Countless work-at-home schemes require you to spend your own money to place newspaper [...]

 

Sources Of Free Commission Circulars

Home Based Business Opportunities: This list was current at time of publication. However, suppliers sometimes change their policy. Most offer free circulars, you pay only the postage costs. Suppliers are listed below: A & M Sales co., 3241 Hayne Ave., Chicago, IL 60618; Cavazos Advertising, 1952 S. King Rd., San Jose, CA 95122, Ace Products, [...]