One of the things that you have to be careful of is work from home scams. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve clicked on a listing for a "work at home opportunity" or a "home job", only to find that the listing is really nothing more than a scam.

Here are some things to keep in mind if you want to try to avoid becoming a victim of a work from home scam:

* If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
* Do not pay money for the opportunity to work. Paying money for training or a start-up fee — or if you are required to buy all sorts of materials — could be a red flag.
* Be wary of opportunities that require your bank account number or your credit card number.

WAHM.com offers a great list of resources that can help you check the company for fraud.