It’s starting to seem like a broken record, but the BBB has put out ANOTHER warning about job opportunity postings abusing Google’s name:
From the BBB:
“Beware of Unauthorized Job Opportunity Postings Abusing the GOOGLE Name to Seem Legitimate
The Better Business Bureau says it has received more than 1,500 complaints about several dozen Web sites that are trading on the Google name to scam people who want to learn about making money from home. Because the sites often use the Google name and prominently display its logo, people often assume they are getting a job with Google when in fact they were getting taken in by yet another work-at-home scheme.
Before signing up for any work-at-home opportunity, the BBB advises job hunters to:
• Review the business’ BBB Reliability Report at bbb.org.
• Beware of any offer that guarantees a lot of money for little effort and no experience.
• Thoroughly read the Web site’s terms and conditions, keeping in mind that a free trial could cost you in the end.
• Be wary of work-at-home offers that use logos from Google, Twitter or other prominent online businesses. The use of those logos doesn’t mean the businesses are affiliated with the offer.
• Research the Web site with Whois.net or a similar site for determining domain name ownership. If the site is anonymous or individually registered, beware.
For more advice on evaluating work-at-home companies and schemes, visit www.bbb.org“

