Data Entry
One of the most sought after online jobs is data entry. One of the first jobs I looked for when I started working from home was a Data Entry job. It didn't take me long to realize that most of what is out there is a scam. I think that scammers know this and have taken full advantage of peole wanting to work from home doing data entry or home typist type work.
What are some 'red flags' and warning signs that you should look for when searching for a Data Entry job?
- The company asks for an upfront fee such as a processing fee or that you must pay for training materials. You should never have to pay to start working. There are legitimate fees involved sometimes with onlinejobs such as an equipment fee or background check, but if the job is asking for a fee to even proceed with it then be leery.
- The company is promising an outrageous sum of money for you to make. While there are good paying online jobs, most will not make you rich and if the job is promising to do so it is more than likely a scam.
- The website is only a few months old, or contains a lot of spelling and grammatical errors.
- The job turns out to not be data entry at all but reviewing websites.
- Trust your instincts.
- The job arrives in your email box.
Don't go looking for these jobs on online classified boards most of what you find there is a waste of time. If you want to search for data entry work try work at home forums or discussion boards. Do your homework on these companies that are offering you the moon to work for them. Sometimes just a simple search on Google will give you a wealth of information on whether the company is a scam or not. Check out Ripoffreport or online job boards to see what type of experience others have had with the company.
Are there any legitimate data entry jobs out there? The good news is that there are legitimate companies out there that will hire you to do Data Entry work. Some of those companies are:
Keyforcash (seasonal, usually picks up in January)
PalmCoast Data-(you must be a resident of Palm Coast Florida)
Working Solutions (has data entry work)
Axion Data
Great American Op (has working in the spring and fall)
Most of these companies do have a waiting list to get on with them, but don't be discouraged if you have to wait; it is worth it in the end to get a real data entry job.
The bottom line is that you shouldn't have to pay for a legitimate opportunity and the aged old saying stands true, 'If it sounds too good to be true then it probably is'.
