9. False. Work-at-Home promotions offered in ads, fliers, and street signs that offer high income with little work are generally deceptive. After paying an up-front fee to get information, respondents find that instead of learning how to set-up a legitimate home business, they are required to pull the same scheme on others by putting up signs, taking out ads, etc. Work-at-Home schemes are illegal, and if you participate by taking money from others, you may be prosecuted.