Type at home... scam?

Question

I just joined "Type at home" it is a website program designed to earn money from home. It was only $49.99 to join, so I figured, what the heck, I'll give it a shot. I did a little bit of research before I actually joined to make sure I knew what I was getting into. From the information I found, it seems to be pretty legite. However, I am having trouble understanding a few steps. Are any of you members? If so, what do you think of this program. Would you be willing to offer some help? Thanks!

Answer 1

I dont know for sure if this is a scam but I do know not all are scams. This site has information on those kind of programs
http://www.squidoo.com/typingathome/

Answer 2

Type At Home

Answer 3

Type At Home Reviews

Answer 4

For the best answers, search on this site https://shorturl.im/SkIq8

It's a scam. Here are the tip-offs: --It was an unsolicited e-mail. Legitimate jobs don't have to push out huge numbers of e-mails that way --Virtually all work-at-home jobs are frauds. The exceptions are if a regular workplace offers some of its workers the opportunity to do some of their work from home, and self-employed professionals who work out of their homes. --It was for typing. Let's face it--in 2010 how many people would hire someone for this type of service? In all likelihood if you responded, you would find that (a) they want an up-front fee, such as an "application" fee, or an "insurance" fee, or some other way to get money out of you (b) they want personal information that could be used to hijack your identity, and (c) you would be flipped from website to website, as others try to take advantage of you. The one thing you will never get is paid for doing any work--that isn't part of their business model. UPDATE The reply below from "Joseph" sounds thoughtful, but take a look at his activities on YA: every posting he has made has, in one way or another, mentioned a website that he apparently is associated with and I assume is making money from.

Answer 5

if you want to see an UNPAID review from a REAL person go here: http://hiddencouncil.com/2007/03/24/type-at-homecom-review/

it explains to you exactly what you've gotten into and whether or not its worth it (and its not - but too bad i found this review AFTER it was too late). the person got their money back though so maybe you can ask them how since it seems to be hard to get money back from shady programs like this.

also you said you that you looked up some research on it before joining - most places with real people posting real thoughts (forums, personal blogs, etc) are saying thing is a scam - where did you see that it was legit? probably some paid site where they are playing affilliate to get money. to see if the review is trying to make money off you by saying good things, roll over the link and look at the address - if its not just the plain address and theres stuff behind it in the url - its probably an afiliate link

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here's a good example of what i was talking about right here. go to this link : http://www.reviewplace.com/product.aspx?product_id=1492

then click on any type at home link, you will see it brings you to either another pitch page that is obviously affiliated to type at home, or it will bring you to another page and REDIRECT you to type at home - why do they need to redirect you? so that they can earn their affiliate money! when you click on 'click for type at home' it brings you to a page that says its redirecting you. luckily the link doesnt work right now and you can see that you end up here: http://mctop10.typehome.hop.clickbank.net/

go to clickbank.net and see what that website is - its a website that lets you sign up to be affiliates, the stuff in front mctop10 is probably their affiliate id. this is the type of stuff you need to watch out for on those scammy big review sites

Answer 6

I also joined type at home. I've had trouble since the very beginning. They want you to post links on a lot of different web sites, and those ask for extra money too. Their customer service is useless. When I ask for a refund, they said it was nonrefundable. So I just lost my money. I think its just impossible to make money working at home. Their all scams.

Answer 7

I joined that too. The problem I found was that it had other jobs or companies listed but wanted me to pay MORE money.......to find out or apply to the companies (total scam)-I did not have more money to dish. It is a total rip. I did find something that actually works (I have been scammed a lot so this was shocking). Here is the website, doesn't hurt to see if it works for you too. It does not cost anything to check out the info. and they email you back quickly. http://www.NoSellingSolution.com.

Good luck with everything :-)

Answer 8

Is Typeathome.com a scam or not

Answer 9

Right now you are only out $50, plus a little time. Don't count on making up for the $50.

Answer 10

ish... i had the same problem as you. IT IS A SCAM. if you gave them your credit card number. becareful.... if i were you i would close that account before anything bad happens. there is no such thing as "earn money from your home" other than ebay.