turnNbur,
Yeah, I do feel a little like the Maytag man. :( Oh well. WebChamber.com went off-line for a few years, and it's going to take some time to get things rolling again. That's cool. I believe in this and will keep working on things online and in the background to keep it all growing.
As for what you're looking for, that's tough. I haven't found any sort of reliable directory of work-at-home opportunities, though I admit I also haven't gone out and started purchasing a bunch of them for evaluation. I honestly don't feel that you can trust them. Over the years, I've only received negative references from people who say they've bought one only to find it to be of no help.
If you're looking to verify a company is what they say, you do need to do your homework. Checking with the BBB is definitely a good start. Checking with us here, is also a good start, though unless they're a member, we're likely not to have any information on them other than other inquiries we've received. Actually, down the road, I hope to create a sort-of repository of those types of inquiries so that everyone can see what others have had to say.
There are also other ways to verify a company. Frequently, I start with an Internet search. I've found that if someone is out there scamming people, those people post about it whereever they can. Search for "scam [company name]" or things like that. Just searching for the company name is a good start, but adding "scam" and "rip-off", for example, will pull up articles about that company with those words in them. If someone posts "Company XYZ is a rip-off", you'll find that. Watch, too, for places where the company themselves have posted information in a directory. You can usually tell if the content posted is advertising by the company or actual feedback.
And, of course, take a look at what is being offered, and how. Are they asking for money without giving you detailed information about what you're buying? Is there a recourse for getting your money back if you're not satisfied? Personally, I would make sure to pay by credit card. If you're not satisfied with what you got, and they won't work with you or help you after they have your money, you can dispute the charge with your credit card company. It's important to do that after attempting to contact and work with them, but it's a great fall-back.
A legitimate, good opportunity will not hide what they're offering, and they will work with you to succeed.
And finally, don't expect to not to have to work with a good opportunity. If they're offering money for little to no effort, they're obviously preying on peoples' desires to get something for nothing. Remember, there ain't no free lunch!
Sincerely,
WebChamber.com
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