You see schemes advertised in the local paper saying you can make earnings doing easy work at home, in your free time. These schemes are commonly advertised as:

Envelope stuffing Assembly or craft work Reading books Processing emails
To avoid becoming a victim, find out
What task you will be required to perform. If you will be paid on salary or commission. Who will pay you. When and how you will get paid. The total cost of the work-at-home program (such as how much you will have to pay to get the materials). The company's reputation.