Due to the worldwide global recession people are flocking to the internet because there is money to be made here and tons of it. The home based business industry is exploding, over 200,000 people per week are coming on the internet looking and joining a home based business opportunity. But with so many home based business scams out there, scam artiste feasting on people’s emotions to make money and make it fast. How do you avoid them? Here is my 5 critical factors on how to avoid home based business scams.1. Products – There has to be a product, whether physical or virtual. If money is exchanging hands just for recruiting I would keep as far away from that as possible. Sounds like a pyramid Scheme to me… Don’t send anyone a dime.2. Payment Method – Any legitimate home based business has multiple ways for you to earn money.3. Being Forced To Join – If your being forced to join something without a clear picture of what your getting yourself into….Run Run Run!!! and as fast as you can.4. Easy To Get In Contact With – If it is difficult to get in contact with the company or person your suppose to do business with look out.5. Promise Of Massive Amounts Of Income – Last but certainly not least, the promise of a massive amount of income with little or no work…Just sign up and your on your way to $10,000 per month. I am sure you have heard and seen this countless amounts of times. Any real business takes a lot of hard work, dedication and years to build. Don’t fall for the hype….So those are my 5 critical factors on how to avoid home based business scams, and do your research, information about any legitimate home based business is easy to find and access on the internet. There is a ton of money to be made but know who and what your joining.