I couldn't believe it when I saw my girlfriend replying to a job that had “no computer experience required” in the job description. I was embarassed, mad, and felt sorry for her and others all at the same time. Phrases like "no computer experience required" should be instant turn offs and red flags when dealing with work from home jobs.

Beware any ads you see in the newspaper advertising these jobs. Also, you will see them posted on a lot of utility poles. Check them out thoroughly before sending any money upfront. Almost no legitimate jobs will ask for money upfront.

* Refund Processing
* Home Mailing
* Envelope Stuffing
* Postal or Government jobs for an upfront fee

The latest scamA confidence game or other fraudulent scheme, especially for making a quick profit; to hit the Internet has just arrived from Nigeria: Jobs for people seeking part-time positions called “mail assistants” for work done at home. Vacancies are posted on Craigslist.com under the name of ABS Consulting. ABS purports to have facilities throughout Europe, referred to as “Forward Luxembourg.” It claims to be a leading global provider of risk-management services.

Gone Fish'n Tackle Co. offers to pay 50 cents per fly made for fly fishing. But wait, Consumer Reports says there's a catch: After you pay for the materials from Gone Fish'n, you'd have to tie more than 30 flies an hour just to make minimum wage.