Scammers, with the changing of times, have evolved, too. They've become smarter and feistier. If you are just starting to heed the call of working from home and your resolution this year is to look for the best home business opportunity, check these tips on how to avoid being taken advantage of by the cons:

1. Subtle Sales Pitch

Although exaggerated sales pitch still rules when it comes to pointing out the good from the bad home biz opp, mutated scammers have learned to not abuse sales letters and other in-your-face ways of recruiting poor gullible work-at-home job or business opportunity hunters.

2. Upfront Fees

If you are not being told any sales or marketing jargon that hopes to persuade people to get into any endeavor blindly, one way to check is if you are asked to pay any upfront fee for any manual or kit, which your gut feel will tell you is not that necessary to succeed in that field.

3. Phishing

Check if you are asked to submit your bank account details, passwords, or any details that might put you at risk. No matter how legitimate an opportunity may seem, don't just jump in the bandwagon.

4. Look for people who have succeeded in that opportunity

But be careful since you might just be fronted with people that are actually hired to make the business look feasible.

5. BBB it.

better business bureau is made to help business opportunity seekers be more informed on their decisions. Better get the most out of this agency. It has a set of questions that can be your guide on what to ask your potential business partners or employers to make sure that you don't get scammed or your expectations are met.

Also, learn about these top online scams to avoid.

Good luck and Happy New Year!