Avoiding Scams

Discover how to spot common scams and fraudulent schemes targeting people seeking extra income, with practical guidance on protecting yourself from unreliable opportunities and dishonest operators.

Beware of Online Reshipping Job Scams

Reshipping job scams can turn you into an unwitting criminal accomplice while costing you money out of pocket.

Beware of Recruitment Agency Scams

Recruitment agencies sometimes advertise jobs that don't exist or use misleading tactics to build their candidate databases and boost profits.

Earn Extra Cash by Investing in a Business

Most "small investment required" business opportunities are scams, but some legitimate companies do ask for upfront costs if you research them properly.

Get Rich Quick Schemes

Why get-rich-quick schemes almost never work and what red flags actually mean you're being scammed.

How to Spot a Job Scam

Red flags to watch for when job hunting so you don't fall for common scams targeting work-from-home seekers.

Is Your Second Job Legal?

Know who to contact if your second job seems illegal, from Trading Standards to the police.

Job Scams on the Internet

Scammers use fake job ads to steal your money or personal information, and here's how to spot them.

Multi Level Marketing and How it Works

MLM is a legal sales model where you recruit distributors and earn commission on their sales, but it's often confused with pyramid schemes that prioritise recruitment over products.

Second Income Sales Jobs to Avoid

Some sales jobs promise quick money but drain your time and stress you out, here's which ones to skip.

Sensible Selling, How Not to Be Ripped Off

Protect yourself when selling by researching fair prices and spotting buyers trying to underpay you.