Money-Making Consumer Tips and Info

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Want to “be your own boss,” “work from home,” or "escape your 9 to 5?” Before you pay anything, do your research.

​​Buying Clubs​
Buying clubs attract consumers by advertising that members can buy goods at wholesale prices or at reduced rates.

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Chain letters promise a big return on a small investment. Do not waste your money! Chain letters are illegal and they do not work.

Each year, small businesses are targets of fraudulent and ​deceptive sales practices. Learn how to protect your business from fraud.

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​​​​Internet businesses sound like the perfect job. The truth is, like any business opportunity, there is no safe way to get rich quick.

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Inventors and entrepreneurs introduce new ideas to the public each year. Knowing how to get started is the first step to success.

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You may be looking for ways to “put your money to work” and earn more. But your money could be lost if you get caught in an investment scam.

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To make sure the product, good, or service you are buying online is legitimate and priced appropriately, do some research.​

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Multi-level or “network” marketing plans are a way of selling goods or services through distributors. Some are illegal pyramid schemes.
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Hucksters claim they will teach you valuable information about how to invest successfully or operate a profitable business.
Planning your next vacation? Perhaps timesharing is on your list of options, but keep in mind that problems can occur.


Work-at-Home
Work-at-home opportunities can sound like a way to make ends meet. But the reality is many of these jobs are scams.