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Webmomz Guideline for Checking out Potential Business Opportunties:

If it sounds too good to be true very likely it’s a scam! Any offer that promises to make you rich overnight with a business that works while you sleep is a lie. Such opportunities do not exist. For that reason, multilevel marketing (MLM) has gotten a bad rap. Granted, there may be some legitimate money making programs out there, but there are also a large number of over hyped, over promising, under-delivering scams too. Be leery of anyone that pushes you to sign up right away. Take your time to think about opportunities. If you do find a program that intrigues you, do yourself a favor and check it out first.

How to check out a scam or potential “business” opportunity.
1) Contact your local Better Business Bureau. The national BBB web site is http://www.bbb.org/. There you will find a link to locate the BBB for your area.

2) Check the Scambusters web site at http://www.scambusters.com.

3) Go to WorldWideScam. They offer a funny insight into some of the more outrageous scams in circulation. http://www.worldwidescam.com

4) Visit MLMsurvivor.com. Here you can check out any potential MLM opportunities to see how reputable they are.

5) Get at least 3 references from people who are currently involved in the program to get the real story. Find out what strings are attached, how much money it will take to get started, and what the “fine print” says. Also find out how long they have been in business.

6) You need to know if you want out, what the procedure is and what, if anything, it will cost you. If you have to pay startup fees, pay with a credit card rather than cash or check. That way if things go awry you can cancel payment or dispute your credit card charges.

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