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Business Scams

Defend yourself from scams by learning about business scams such as MLM scams, internet scams, work at home scams and other money making scams with these resources.

Avoiding Work at Home Scams

Work at home scams are perennially popular business scams. This article explains how you can tell the difference between a legitimate work at home opportunity and a work at home scam.

The 5 Most Common Business Scams and How to Avoid Them

The best defense against scams is awareness and vigilance. Here are five of the most common business scams and how you and your employees can avoid them.

Is It MLM or a Pyramid Scam?

MLM opportunities and pyramid scams can be very similar. Here's what you need to know to tell if an MLM opportunity is legitimate or not.

The Phony Invoice Business Scam

Learn how to identify and avoid the phony invoice scam, one of the most popular scams targeting small businesses.

Pyramid Scam

If it sounds too good to be true... it might be a pyramid scam. Here's an explanation of how pyramid schemes work and the penalties for being involved in one.

Avoiding Home-Based Business Scams

People who want to start a home-based business will quickly discover that money making scams abound. Barbara Whiting gives some advice to help you avoid these scams (About.com Stay-At-Home Parents).

The Bottom Line About Multilevel Marketing Plans

Is it an MLM scam? About.com Coupons/Bargains Guide Donna Montaldo explains how to protect yourself by evaluating multilevel marketing (MLM) plans and avoiding pyramid scams.

Work At Home Scams

Who wouldn't like to work at home? Before you hand over your money read this article about work at home scams from About.com Phoenix, AZ Guide Judy Hedding.

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