Two great places to find work online are Craigslist and Ebay classified ads. You can find work in just about any category. You can look for work in your city or town or you can look for work in another city. Sometimes other cities will actually allow a person to work from the comfort of their own home.
Scam Alert!!!
Scams are every where online. You MUST be careful! Some tips on how to tell if a job post is a scam. Some of the ads that really look real can be scams so in every case, be cautious.
1. If a company ask for money up front
2. If a company gives you a link and takes you to a landing page which is basically a one page website ad and wants you to sign-up usually with your email address.
3. If the ad promises a person just too much. If it sounds too good to be true then it probably is.
4. If an ad just is very vague and gives out very little information.
5. If the site seems legit and has the BBB (Better Business Bureau logo on it then this should be a legit site) .....unless the site is ilegally using their logo. Do everything you can to carefully investigate that site.
6. If you just have a strange feeling about something, then go with your gut.
FAO (frequently asked questions)
What kind of jobs can I do from home:
There are numerous writing and editing jobs that can be done at home. Secretarial, virtual assistant, and call center jobs can be done from home.
Are there any legit jobs that will require that I pay money upfront?
Yes! A lot of jobs will require a criminal backgrounds check. This is not done free. They will require you to pay upfront for this. Companies like Liveopps and other call center jobs will require you pay this because you will be handling peoples personal information.
Also there are companies that will find work for you for a fee. I do not use any of them because I can find my own work.
Will I be required to give out my social security number and other personal information online?
Yes! Not all jobs will require you to give out this information. Just remember to always be careful and find out if the company is legit. If you are concerned about companies that are legit or not send me a message and I will do some research for you. If you apply for companies that you do work for as an independent contractor, you may also be required to give them your tax ID number because if you make over $600 dollars a year then you will be required to pay taxes.
Sites like SEO Clerks where a person can actually do odd jobs may require you to use your TID number. This is another legit place to work doing odd jobs online especially if you are a good writer or typist. What you would need to do is sign-up, create an account, and then upload your job ads. When someone is interested in your services, you are emailed. This is a place where I make extra money all the time but I honestly can not remember if they needed my TID number. Visit this link and sign-up if you are interested, they will let you know if they need that number from you. This is a site the I know is a legit place to earn extra money. Share the link with a friend. https://www.seoclerks.com/linkin/49356
Don't let all of this scare you, I have done both. I do several jobs online and I have given out both my SSN and TID number numerous times and so far it hasn't been a problem. Think about this, most jobs now days anyway require online applications.
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