Single mother in Florida says she lost $ 200 in a work - at - home scam . Warning : Internet is favorite place for scammers targeting at - home workers . Work - at - home scams are on the rise , consumer rights groups say . Despite the publicity generated by work-at-home scammers , why do so many people still fall for the scams ? Expert : Watch out for ` ` palm trees , mansions , beaches and bikinis ''
Single mother in Florida says she lost $ 200 in a work - at - home scam . Warning : Internet is favorite place for scammers targeting at - home workers . Work - at - home scams are on the rise , consumer rights groups say . Expert : Watch out for ` ` palm trees , mansions , beaches and bikinis ''