Most people still believe it isn't possible to legitimately earn money using the internet.
People believe this because most of us have been or know someone who has been misinformed, misled, or even scammed.
For most people this has caused skepticism and keeps them from moving forward and trying to find the legitimate business opportunities.
When I first started searching the internet for ways to earn money, I knew only one thing for sure...
there is a way to do it.
But it wasn't until I discovered the most basic concepts of doing business online before I was able to separate legitimate business opportunities from the scams.
In order to reduce your chances of being scammed you need understand that the internet is not some magical place where you will magically begin earning money.
Speaking to that point, understand that a seasoned internet marketer may be able to step into a program or opportunity and earn a lot of income quickly, but realize that if you are a beginner and just starting you are going to have to build your business and your skills...
so it may take some time before you begin earning money.
The really great news is that if you take your business seriously (work at if regularly) you can easily reach $4000, $5000, or even more with 6 months with little or no expense.
Understand that to accomplish this goal you do not have to live, breath and eat internet marketing or even be a guru.
This is a very achievable result for an average person who is willing to commit themselves on a regular and ongoing basis to their business.
Now, if you understand the principle that earning money online requires work and you are not going to magically earn millions by morning you have taken a huge step to ensuring you won't get scammed.
You should also consider several other important factors when reviewing any money making opportunity: 1) Review all of the information on the website.
Read/Watch all of the text and videos.
Go through all of the information.
It is common for a website to ask you for your name, email, and even phone number for tracking purposes, however most reputable website will include a visible privacy policy explaining how and where that information will be used.
If you are being asked for a credit card number or money and you are not sure what you are getting, what the program is about or why you are being asked for the information, then do not enter the information and move onto another program.
2) Use a bank card/credit card to make any online purchases, and review your statements closely.
Most bank and credit cards offer fraud protections allowing you to get your money back if you are scammed.
You should review your statement for any suspicious activities, and also ensure that the charges are for the agreed upon amounts.
Also be aware of reoccurring fees, or fees that charge to your card monthly.
3) Look for a live person.
Reputable websites should provide contact information and you should be able to contact a live person to answer any questions or concerns you may have.
You should learn about the people operating the website as well as the business opportunity they are providing.