Sally Owen, bookseller

In this article, we'll look at some of the more common Net stings, the claims they make and the facts behind the claims. If you're going to be writing articles for money, I'll virtually guarantee that you will be exposed to several of them.

Myth 1- Earn cash overnight.

These cons are all about convincing you that it is possible to make money at night while you sleep. And while this is possible , the hook in this example is they make it sound like there's little or even no work involved.

Truth

While it's possible to make an enterprise that generates cash while you're sleeping, in each case it will take time, persistence and significant work to do it. Most online businesses take some time to get started; you have to be doubtful about anybody telling you differently. Making the business is worthwhile, you just need to judge if it's something you really need to do.

Parable 2 - Turn your computer into a money generating machine

There are lots and tons of schemes that begin with this type of pitch.

Truth

This may be a true statement, just be cautious about any sales pitch you hear that starts this way. Almost all of the possibilities you'll see for web businesses are basically selling the business itself. If you are being scammed the seller is perhaps pitching a moneymaking benefit, and they may very well be no real business, beyond the con artist earning money from you paying them for what they are promising.

Myth 3 - Launch your own business freely with no money involved.

This one is all about trying to persuade you that you can start the business and grow it with 0 start up costs.

Truth

This is a proto-typical "no money down" scheme. If you are exposed to one of those, and they ask you to pay them for the info on how to start your business. Challenge them! Isn't the money that they're asking for a fee for starting this business? So what has happened to the "no money down" and if they're contradicting themselves already how are you able to trust them. Let's face it, if you are starting a business, if it's online or off-line, there will be some start up fees. Your job is to be sure that the charges make sense and don't cripple your business before it even gets started.

Myth 4 - Earn a living by typing at home.

This one is all about you making a profit at home with your typing talents, or some other kind of information entry.

Truth.

It's true; you can earn money for at home with your typing abilities. Nevertheless there's no reason why to pay someone for the info on the best way to start doing it. There's tons of info online about the way to get started with this type of business, do your own research and avoid the scammer.

OK so those are four of the commonest stings that you'll run across online, the simplest way to avoid them (and many others) is to do your own research. Get educated, be aware of your options and if it's an opportunity you don't feel comfortable with, there's a excellent reason you're feeling that way.

Ask questions until you get all the answers you need to feel comfy, if you do not get the answers you want just stroll off. There are loads of legitimate business ventures online, just keep looking until you find one that is right for you.