This sneaky tiger of the internet jungle prays on those talented in crafts or handy with small tools. Advertisements that promise to deliver income for putting these craft projects together can be very attractive.

Most often these scams claim you will be sent materials and instructions and paid for the finish products when they are sent in to the employer. Sounds good at first glance but there is always a catch. With this scheme there may be several catches.

The first thing is the materials and instructions. Most often you are required to invest in the “how to guide”, the supplies or special equipment to make the product. Equipment and supplies costs can vary but some have been known to end up costing several hundred dollars. This is the real product these advertisers are selling. You will find there is a no return policy for the equipment or supplies that you must purchase, and if there is any type of guarantee look forward to getting the run around trying to get customer service.

Another way this tiger attacks your pocket book is with a small statement somewhere in the fine print that will say. “All work must pass quality standards.” And guess what? None does. You buy the supplies, you buy the equipment, you create the products as directed from the guide they sold you and then your products are rejected. Of course they are rejected after you have sent them to the company and they do not have to send them back either!

It only gets worse. There is no legal recourse. You agreed to all of this when you sign and order the first materials. You have just been HAD!

There is a huge market for hand-crafted products. If you have talent making craft items and you can market them you should go for it. However, you will not make money assembling products at home for a “work at home – assembly job” outfit.

Fact: You can make money selling hand crafted items but not by assembling these items for companies advertising for work at home assemblers.