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Product assembly jobs are among the most
commonly offered home-based business
opportunities. The advertisements for these
jobs are often colorful and appealing,
explaining to the potential employee that no
special skills are needed to do the work,
and that the steady paycheck is worth the
time and effort involved. And while this
type of job may sound great on the surface,
in reality these opportunities are often far
from legitimate.
The home-assembly position advertisement will generally inform you that you may
work as much or as little as you would like, and that you will be paid weekly
for your assembly services. The truth is that these ads are often too good to be
true. Good as they may sound, there is usually one catch. In order to
participate in the opportunity, you will need to invest a little more than just
your time. You will usually be asked to pay a one-time reimbursable deposit,
consisting of the shipping and handling fees for the products you will assemble
or the crafts you will make, as well as other fees for various expenses you are
“sure to incur along the way.”
The scam is evident once you make your payment. Upon receipt of your money, the
company will send you a kit, complete with unclear or illegible instructions on
how to assemble the product. Oftentimes, these kits are made up of very tiny
pieces that are literally impossible to assemble. You are then instructed to
assemble a specified number of “units” before sending them in; however, the
number of products that make up a unit generally goes unspecified. If somehow
you are able to assemble products to send to the company, you will generally
receive a message back from the assembly company stating that you haven’t met
the unit and/or quality specifications, and because of this, they are unable to
pay you for your work.
These scams are very common over the Internet, but have also been around for
years through mail ads. When considering assembly positions, it is important to
remember that companies do not often require home-based individuals to assemble
products, especially through mail order. There are plenty of legitimate jobs
available on the Internet, so when choosing, look for one that offers you pay
without requiring a fee or deposit. Remember, if you feel that something isn’t
right, you’re probably correct.
