Side work, fastened in place
Offers that loosen the joint
When a “job” asks you to pay first, the fastening fails. How to check before money leaves.
Real clients pay you. Offers that start with a kit, course or registration fee are selling to you.
Signs
- Any upfront fee before work begins.
- Exact high earnings with no explanation.
- No legal name, address or written contract.
- Payment to a personal account and pressure to decide today.
- Ask for the company name and a contract.
- Search the name with “complaint” or “scam”.
- Do not pay until those checks clear.
If you already paid, keep receipts, call your bank and report it to your local consumer protection agency.
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