Avoiding work-at-home scams

HARTFORD — The Connecticut Better Business  Bureau warns consumers about work-at-home scams they may consider to pay off holiday debt. These offers often peak after the holidays and appeal to people looking for extra income to reduce a debt burden after the holidays. “There are legitimate work-at-home offers,” said Connecticut Better Business Bureau spokesman Howard Schwartz. “The real opportunities require experience, do not make outlandish claims abo