A reader emailed me recently wanting to know about "rebate processing" jobs after she had seen an advertisement for this type of job online.

Simply put, YES, rebate processing jobs are a scam because they are not being honest in how this program works. Sure, you may make a few dollars but it is not a real job.

I don't care what else you hear about these kinds of jobs, if you have to pay for "maintenance or referral fees" or even "registration/material fees" then you are getting scammed. REAL work at home jobs will not require you to pay for anything up front EVER except in the case of medical transcription or for equipment like headphones,etc., for a few jobs out there. When an advertisement for a job sounds too easy and too good to be true, it usually is.

Overall, I'd like to stress to Moms, Dads, and other readers here looking to work from home to please do not ever pay any fees to apply for a job or to get more information about a job. This is the first indication that something is not legit. Real employers looking for employees will not ask you for any money ever.

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If you have a question about working from home please ask them in the comments section or email me anytime.