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Freelancing as a business

Started by Clifton at 04-11-2007 4:37 PM. Topic has 1 replies.
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   04-11-2007, 4:37 PM
Clifton

Joined on 04-11-2007
Dallas
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Is this legit?
I have seen a lot of job postings that, frankly, look too good to be true. They offer pretty good money for what seems to be easy work. As I read down, they always ask for $12 or so for "training materials." I would love to get a hold of something that will pay a few bills while I try to get published, but I wonder if this is just a scam to get my $12, and then show me how to get $12 from others. Kind of like a pyramid scheme. I have not sent in for any of the training materials yet. If anyone out there has, please let me know if it was legitimate. Thanks

jpc
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   04-14-2007, 11:29 PM
Bandito63

Joined on 04-03-2005
SW MO
Posts 252
Re: Is this legit?

Hi Clifton,

Usually these ads are just a means of getting your money.  And, you're right, they usually send you the "training materials" that tell you to place ads in the newspaper and hope that others will send you their money.  I don't know about this particular ad, but it sounds similar to so many others.

Bob

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