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Federal Trade Commission - Click on "Consumer Information". Here you will find lots of information on work at home schemes, business opportunities and franchises.
Direct Selling Association - Research direct sales companies.
Better Business Bureau - BBB reports provide information on over two million organizations.
ScamBusters - Learn about scams online and offline. You can check out viruses to determine if they are real or hoaxes.
Internet Trade Bureau - ITB tracks complaints against companies.
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