Wednesday, February 25, 2026

How to avoid a side hustle scam


Consumer Alerts from the Federal Trade Commission

By BCP Staff

As the holiday season becomes an ever more distant memory, the holiday bills might not be. If you're looking to pick up a side gig to make extra cash, pay down debt, or catch up on some bills, know that scammers are looking to make money, too. One of their hustles is advertising fake jobs. So how do you tell a legit gig from a scam?

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