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This article in the Mid-Hudson News reports that a New York couple have been arrested by the Feds on charges they ran a work at home business that defrauded people. According to the article, authorities say the couple made more than a million dollars in their scheme.

Both husband and wife were charged with one count of mail fraud, which carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. The charges came after authorities received multiple complaints from several New York counties and from across the U.S.

The scheme was allegedly carried out online, by mail and in print ads. It involved promising consumers they could earn a “weekly paycheck” while working at home just by labeling postcards that advertised a product called the “Mortgage Accelerator Program.” To participate in this work at home program, participants were required to shell out an $80-$90 enrollment fee, after which they were to label and return the postcards and receive payment. Those complaining say they shelled out the money, followed instructions to the letter and never got any money.

It’s like I always caution, “Don’t buy into someone else’s make-money-from-home system. The only ones who get rich are the ones who convince you to hand over your money - not you.”

Related:

Have You been a Victim of a Work at Home Scam?
How to Report Work at Home Scams

N.Y. Couple Charged with Running Work at Home Scam originally appeared on About.com Home Business on Sunday, February 7th, 2010 at 00:57:09.

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