| While there are plenty of legitimate virtual | | | | phone when speaking with a hiring manager. If |
| opportunities for those who want to work from | | | | they ask for your social security number or bank |
| home, there are plenty of scams as well. | | | | account information, it is probably a scam. |
| Fortunately, there are resources you can use that | | | | You can use the BBB ( or Rip Off Report ( to file |
| can help during your search. The BBB ( or Rip Off | | | | a claim if you have been scammed or if you want |
| Report ( are sources you can use online to learn | | | | to warn others. Filing a claim is easy and free. |
| more about a company before applying for a job. | | | | Your claim will be investigated and the results |
| By searching for a company using these | | | | posted on the websites. |
| databases, you will be able to obtain basic | | | | Questions to Ask about Virtual Jobs |
| information about a company including how long it | | | | Questions to ask when speaking to a hiring |
| has been in business, if the company exists under | | | | manager include the following: |
| a different name, and if there are any complaints | | | | What is the company's web address? |
| about the company or its employees filed by | | | | How long have they been using virtual |
| others looking for a work-from-home opportunity. | | | | employees? |
| Finding Legitimate Employment | | | | What is the starting salary? |
| In order to find legitimate virtual jobs, you need | | | | Type of experience needed |
| to take the time to research all companies you | | | | Types of training provided |
| are interested in working for. Even though an ad | | | | Application process |
| may seem legitimate, it may not be. It is only by | | | | While many potential virtual employers require you |
| researching the company will you be able to | | | | to pay for a background check, never send |
| determine if you're being scammed. | | | | money upfront. If you are asked to send money |
| The first step is to visit the company's website. If | | | | upfront, you should consider the position to be a |
| they don't have a website, then you should | | | | scam. Legitimate companies never ask for money |
| conduct a company search on the BBB or the Rip | | | | from their applicants before they have started |
| Off Report site. In addition to company profiles, | | | | the application process. If a background check fee |
| you can also read customer or employee | | | | is required, it is usually near the end of the actual |
| complaints and learn if the company is being sued | | | | interview process - after you have spoken with |
| for any reason. | | | | company representatives and completed skills |
| After visiting the company's website, you should | | | | tests. I'll say it again - never pay a company an |
| call the department that's hiring and ask questions | | | | upfront fee just to "apply" to work for them. |
| about the position. If the hiring manager is | | | | Once you've determined the company to be |
| unavailable or doesn't provide you with much | | | | legitimate, you should proceed with the application |
| information, it's best to find another opportunity. | | | | process. Finding a virtual position that allows you |
| When companies hire for virtual positions, they're | | | | to work from home can be a dream come true. |
| prepared to most questions applicants have. Many | | | | But when looking for a home-based job, it is best |
| hiring managers are able to send you additional | | | | to vigilant and research all companies so you don't |
| information via email or regular post as well. | | | | become a victim of the latest scam. |
| Never give out personal information over the | | | | |