Business ProfileforNetQube MarketPlace, LLC

BBB has received information from consumers who were contacted by this company via social media. The consumers are asked for an upfront fee ($199) and they will be given different tasks to work from home. One consumer immediately felt this was a scam and asked the company not to contact them again. The other consumer paid the $199 and never heard from them again. The consumer made repeated requests for refund but have not received a response or a refund from the company.

BBB has researched NetQube online and found an article explaining how money is made. It seems to be a "Pyramid" type scheme. A consumer signs up for a fee of $199 and then you are required to get others to sign up for this fee and you are paid $25 for everyone you sign up.

BBB offers the following tips when approached by a "work from home" offer:

*Be cautious of any job that asks you to share personal information or hand over money. Scammers will often use the guise of running a credit check, setting up direct deposit, or paying for training.

*Check the business's website. Scammers frequently post jobs using the names of real companies such as Amazon to lend legitimacy to their cons. Check on the business's website for the position and/or call to confirm.

*Work at home at your own pace. Always be wary of work from home opportunities that are riddled with testimonials. Often the suggestion of real success is misleading. Suggesting that few hours and limited work will make one successful is a red flag.

*If a job looks suspicious, search for it online. If the result comes up in other cities with the exact same job post, it is likely a scam. In this scam, a designated number of jobs are available and applicants need to act quickly. This high-pressure tactic is another red flag.