MoneyFromHome.com not as Advertised Part I
Several months ago while doing my usual search for money making opportunities I came across a site that looked different than the others.
What caught my attention about Moneyfromhome.com was its “Featured In” section. Unlike many of the scam websites out there Moneyfromhome.com actually had write ups from popular online journals and credible magazine websites with the date as to when the write ups were written.
So naturally, after seeing these type of things I always have a need to verify if indeed they are true. This is always the first step in determining the validty of a site/product.
One of the features that got my attention was from Fortune Magazine:
I’m delighted to report that, having gotten this query from maybe 2,000 people in the past three years, I finally have a good answer. Check out www.moneyfromhome.com.
To my surprise and after spending some time searching for it I was able to find the full article online. You could see the entire article here.
Well that was enough to convince me that maybe this website is for real. I decided to pay the $35/year membership that would provide me with access to all sorts of articles on different ways of making money and various work from opportunities.
Moneyfromhome.com Review
Now that its been a couple months since I signed up, all I could say in a nutshell is that I am extremely disappointed with this website. For starters, the membership area that you see when you come to visit the website is not the same as you see when you log in.
Here is a screenshot of the membership area that you’ll see when you visit the website:
If you’ve actually visited the website and move your mouse over the different areas it appears as if each area is clickable with a direct link to the item shown on the members only page. However once you become a member and click on one of the items listed in the member’s only room and log in this is what you’ll see:
It may not be a big deal but this bothered me.
The first thing I had to take a look at in the members area was “How to make extra money with your home computer” this of course, followed by the Top ten Scam free surveys report. These are free articles available only to members when they sign up. I’m not sure but many places wouldn’t consider that free.
Since I work at my computer all day I just couldn’t wait to hear the secret to using it to make extra money. I have to tell you that I was shocked when I read the report. Here are some of the things that this secret report reveals as to how to make money with your home computer.
Telemarketing Service
Data Entry
Landscape design
Web Design
Consulting??!!
I couldn’t believe it. What a sham!! I need a “free” report to tell me that I could make money with my computer by starting a Landscaping Design or Web design business. I could actually use my computer to do those things?? Wow, what great advice! Except that you cant do these things without knowledge and experience. And how about Consulting? What’s up with that?
It was at that point that I thought “Great I’m such a sucker. I can only imagine what type of wonderful jobs are available in the database.”
Here’s another wonderful “free” report: $100/HOUR WITH YOUR PICK-UP OR VAN. I don’t have to really tell you about this report because you could read it here. But I’ll tell you about it anyway. In case you didn’t know, you could make money hauling trash from people’s houses or become a mobile…locksmith??!! Wow more great advice. Why hasn’t someone thought of that before? Here’s a great one:
Perhaps you like cameras and photography? Why not be a mobile one-man camera crew? You can sell your photography skills by videotaping events such as weddings, parties, ball games and any other special events. You can outfit your car or van with all the equipment you need, and you can rig a platform atop the van for that special high angle that most people don’t think of.
What a great idea. But first you’ll have to become a skilled professional photographer with a decent reputation before anyone would give a hoot about your “mobile one-man camera crew”.
In case anyone’s wondering, Moneyfromhome’s collection of wonderful “reports” are actually ebooks that are sold all over the web by people who bought an ebook package with resell rights. Just type ebook resell rights into Google and you’ll find sites selling an entire package of ebooks, thousands of them including the ones above, for only $10.
Now I dont want you to think that Moneyfromhome.com is one big scam. Its not. Well at least not all of it.
Stay tuned. In my next post I’ll the discuss the 1000+ work at home opportunities that they boast about on their home page.
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Posted: April 20th, 2007 under Researched Products.
Comments: 30
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Time: April 30, 2007, 6:56 pm
[…] In my last post I discussed the special reports and what I didnt like about the layout of Moneyfromhome.com. Now lets talk about the actual jobs listed on the website. When you go to visit moneyfromhome.com you’ll see a few different pages talking about the work at home jobs. The website boasts having over 1000 work at home jobs available. […]
Comment from chandan kaura
Time: January 2, 2008, 7:26 am
i prefer a data entry work at home .
Comment from andre09
Time: April 15, 2008, 10:11 am
Another excellent honest review, I’m impressed. I’m surprised your site isn’t loaded with grateful comments of your reviews, I guess people really do fall for fake review sites packed with affiliate links. Its almost depressing to see quality sites like this with less traffic than affiliate sites. Oh well. Guess thats Internet for you. Keep up the good work.
Comment from sally
Time: May 5, 2008, 3:50 pm
Thanks for being honest and taking the time to write these reviews. Are there ANY real jobs to do from home that you can actually make money?
Comment from Mike P.
Time: June 11, 2008, 6:30 pm
Thank you for telling me this is a waste of my time. All of these liars out there definitely need to hear the gospel of Jesus Christ preached to them. Especially the part about repentance!
Comment from Twana
Time: June 14, 2008, 7:32 pm
Thanks for the information. I needed the 411 on the website because it was mentioned in ESSENCE June issue and I felt a little unsure about spending the $35/year membership fee.
Comment from CD
Time: June 20, 2008, 2:08 pm
Wow…Thanks for taking the time to provide this honest feedback. I, too was thinking of becoming a member at moneyfromhome.com because it was mentioned in Essence and because of the other magazines etc that they were featured in. I guess money talks and bullshit walks because how else would these reputable businesses/publications endorse waste of time and money businesses like this?!
And I want to know (just like anyone else) where are the REAL work from home jobs???
Comment from Sheelagh
Time: June 23, 2008, 4:08 pm
I have spent hours searching for a work at home job. This site really interested me, until I read your comments. Thank you! Like other responders…are there any legitimate WFH jobs out there, and if so where are they?
Comment from DSmith
Time: July 2, 2008, 2:38 am
I also read about moneyfromhome.com in Essence. I to want to know if there are reaaly home based jobs.
Comment from ardi
Time: July 7, 2008, 3:51 pm
Thanx for your honest opinion.. sigh,i thought that was a legitimate site for work at home job. i almost get tricked by them. Is there anyone can help me about data entry from home? I’m from Indonesia. Is it still possible to do data entry for western countries such as USA or UK?
Comment from k.Lee
Time: July 20, 2008, 5:20 pm
Thank you for giving us the heads up. it is unfortunate people lose their hard-earned money and fall vicitim to online scams. if anyone finds legitimate home-based jobs, please let us know. thanks again!
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Time: July 29, 2008, 1:45 pm
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Comment from cody
Time: September 19, 2008, 1:25 pm
Thanks 4 the great post!
Comment from LI_Mom
Time: October 9, 2008, 10:44 pm
Thanks for saving people from flushing their money down the toilet when what they desperately need is a way to MAKE some money.
Comment from LAVONNE MILLER
Time: October 27, 2008, 8:04 pm
i WAS INTERESTSED IN WORKING FROM HOME THROUGH YOUR COMPANY PLEASE CALL ME AND GIVE ME THE INFORMATION THAT I NEED TO GET STARTED.
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Time: December 29, 2008, 9:37 am
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Comment from Anonymous
Time: January 2, 2009, 3:12 am
Thank you for making this site!
Comment from Anonymous
Time: January 2, 2009, 3:13 am
Thanks for all the work you did!
Comment from payarraju
Time: March 22, 2009, 12:27 pm
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Comment from Sara
Time: August 4, 2009, 8:47 pm
Payarraju- what actually works?
Comment from elle
Time: September 14, 2009, 7:43 am
what about their money back guarantee? doesnt that count for something? if they’re really bogus,then they shouldnt offer such. unless that money back guarantee is also a fake?
which home based site actually works?
Comment from haley
Time: September 14, 2009, 7:46 am
how about legitonlinejobs.com ?? have u check it out?
thank u for your assessment on moneyfromhome. i almost registred for that.
God bless you.
Comment from Harvey
Time: December 15, 2009, 6:41 pm
Hey everyone,
Looking for a way to make money at home using the internet is a sure way to get scammed and be a victim. Just because you want it to work that way doesn’t make it so. Scammers regularly post on these sites so please ignore the glowing endorsements. Another type of scammer will trash one site and lead you to their own scam.
If you are not working, you cannot afford to throw away money on an unrealistic dream. I’m sorry that I cannot advise you how to find a real job but I can tell you it won’t be from browsing the internet looking for money making schemes unless you become a scammer yourself. Unfortunately, they will always make money from people like you unless you change your viewpoint.
An attitude that has always served me well is that I cannot afford to accept anything that is free or easy money. Sometimes a telemarketer will call me asking me if I want something for free. I always tell them that I cannot afford any more free stuff. Sometimes they even laugh since they understand exactly what I really mean.
If you change your attitude today, you will save money from now on.
Special note to scammers - please do not bother to respond to this with great stories of your success.
Good Luck
Comment from Rick Morrill
Time: February 7, 2010, 12:05 am
I completely agree with this review. I bought a membership to MoneyFromHome and I have been very disappointed. I can’t get a refund from their Website because it has disappeared. So, I am taking up the matter with my credit card company. I have been much happier with my membership at NPC.
If you want to work from home, stick with something proven like eBay.
Comment from john
Time: February 12, 2010, 7:08 pm
I joined monefrom home and haven’t found any jobs for me but now that I want a refund I can’t get into the website.
Comment from Sheila M.
Time: April 6, 2010, 4:45 pm
Well I joined the Money From Home site and found two jobs, I was hired at one of them. I guess the 35.00 is a bit much but I have to say it is not as bad as this reiview makes it out to be. I guess you just need to really spend the time and look through the site
Comment from Harvey
Time: April 8, 2010, 3:15 pm
Sheila:
Getting “Hired” at one of these sites is not a big accomplishment. Let’s see how much money you make (lose?) after a couple of months. Did you have to pay money up front? It takes a while for one to figure out the scam.
Are you writing checks for some “payroll”? - That’s a well known scam where you lose thousands from bad deposits that appear to be good for a month or so.
Does it involve a foreign country? Those are all scams.
Any “job” that involves using a checking account you are liable for is a SCAM.
Any “Assemble at home” job is a scam.
Any “Respond to ads or offers” is a scam.
Any job requiring you to send money is a scam.
I cannot list them all but you seem to either fit the victim mentality or the scammer/liar mentality.
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