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Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Agent USA

Agent USA is one of the sponsored links currently being returned on "work from home" searches by Google. Their web site looks *very* legitimate, however closer inspection begins to reveal a few cracks in the polish -- such as a free gmail.com e-mail address in the contact section instead of a legitimate business address.

This work from home opportunity offers a position as a "Financial Manager" for which the usual online work requirements are listed -- internet connection, available for a few hours a day to read e-mails and answer calls, as well as no special skills. One significant difference from the usual offers is that Agent USA requests a resume and does not advertise any up-front fee. The site promises an income of $1800 a month.

The site even displays a link to their Better Business Bureau Information page, which I found ironic since BBB gives them an "F" rating and strongly advises against getting into business with this company. BBB indicates the work being offered to the "Financial Manager" is acting as a mule to filter illegal funds between US accounts and overseas accounts.

I found no further information about this work from home opportunity, but based on the information provided by the Better Business Bureau as well as minor indicators on their website, I recommend avoiding this business opportunity. While you may be able to make some money doing this work, it appears it may be illegal.

View the Agent USA website at http://www.agentusa.us.

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