As someone that works from home as a freelance writer, I know how difficult it can be to find work at home jobs that aren't scams. And on top of that, there are many different types of scams out there and unfortunately, it's easy to fall for these scams especially if you are in desperate need of a job. Here are some tips to help you avoid work at home job scams.      1. You're contacted by a company you didn't apply to.   If an employer or company reaches out to you for a job that you didn't actually…