Don't Be Out-Foxed
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Here's what you will find out from the "online survey scams" site.What this person does is gather survey info from you (for which their is a promise to pay in exchange), and re-sells it to a larger established survey site for a profit.
These are not online survey scams, if indeed; you receive compensation for your survey info...But...
Most online surfers looking for easy money, eventually focus on taking surveys on the Internet.
They do this because there is little or no skill attached to survey taking and, besides, earning $$ just giving my opinion, seems reasonable.
As a result, many folks sign-up with dozens of such survey sites in hopes of making an income.
Mostly, two things happen as a result:
First, lots of surveys are taken for which you are not paid, therefore wasting your time; and
Second, you may receive a notice that for "only" $49.95, you can be placed on a preferred survey list which, will garner you attention from companies desiring your opinion because, "now, they know you are serious about taking their surveys."
Guess what happens? You are now part of the many online survey scams!
Most people find survey sites by doing the following.
They go to their browser and type in " online surveys that pay dollars in U S," or variation of that. Dozens of sites pop up.
Among these will be sites that report they screen out spammers "so you can be sure who is legitimate, here are the best ones."
However, these sites may well be middlemen who are paid commissions by the survey sites for their referrals. They will share in the $49.95 (or whatever) preferred scam.
All survey companies, yes, even legitimate ones; require you to fill out a time-consuming form.
The scoop here is that filling out different company survey forms will take time.
It also will be frustrating because each company asks for the same information, and, of course, no standardized form is ever used.
Having said that, you also need to understand that there is no way that a person can make money by just signing up with one survey company.
Why?
You're only going to receive two, three or four surveys per week or two.
This is because surveys are focused on a narrow set of guidelines, e.g.: retired persons, single mothers, females age 16 to 19, males who play high school basketball, etc. So, you need to sign up with several survey sites.
What's the normal survey pay?"
Most surveys pay $2 to $25 per 10 to 20 minute survey.
This is proof that you're not going to make much money taking surveys. Online survey scams always promote big bucks for taking surveys. This is a clue!!
2. Spot those Online Survey Scams
So you still want to participate in online surveys? That's OK. But finding the best ones can be difficult.
But please know that there "are" legitimate survey firms out there, that will provide real revenue you can count upon.
More about this later.
So, here is what to watch out for to avoid online scams.
- Scam sites usually contact you, usually more than once. They want your $$, so it's worth their effort. After all, it's just a "robo e-mail." Legitimate survey sites never contact you. You must contact them.
- Big bucks are promised for taking simple surveys.
- Eventually, or even up front, they want you to pay "in order to get the most profitable surveys." Don't!
- Their website is like a carnival barker, big text, bright colors and plenty of pressure to send your money now!
- They ask for personal information having nothing to do with taking surveys.
They'll want your CC number, your Social Security #, your bank account # or PayPal # so they can deposit your dollars earned from taking the surveys, your address, phone and e-mail number, etc.
Legitimate survey sites pay you, not the other way around.
- Legitimate sites will have a "privacy policy" and even a stamp of approval from a recognized source like the Better Business Bureau.
- Please type in the sites name and the word "review" after it in your web browser.
Check out what is said. Don't use the reviews on the survey site you're considering because it is easy to post fake reviews just made up by the site owner.
This is a key factor to avoid online survey scams.
In conclusion, you indeed can make money from taking legitimate online surveys.
The amount earned will not necessarily support you. But it will be good pocket change, so to speak.
3. Trusted Legitimate Survey Sites that Pay
Listed below are the major consolidators of legitimate survey sites. These consolidators have reviewed the surveys they recommend to you to ensure they are on the up-and-up.
The minor investment you make in all these consolidator survey sites will enable you to have reasonable assurance that the surveys you take are not online survey scams.
These consolidators:
(1) have been in existence for several years;
(2) have had extensive reviews conducted by others that deem a listed survey site as superior, as to performance;
(3) make no claims that you will become rich (or say, make $3,500 per month); and
(4) have a money back guarantee to protect your financial investment.
- THE top pick, and it should be your too, is " Cash Surveys Only ." You will be impressed by their honesty. You should develop a fairly good stream of income, but not strike it rich!
- "
Survey 4 Checks
" comes in a very close second.
Again, you won't be able to leave your day job, but you will earn some pocket change in which to have fun.
- Lastly, strongly recommend is " Big Cash Surveys ."
If you follow this advice you may not be taken by online survey scams. In fact, you should have fun and earn some income.
Remember; avoid online survey scams by avoiding signing up for online surveys that require a membership fee.
Please do not get sucked in with greed. You'll just fall into one of those online survey scams mentioned above!
Prior to continuing, would you like to help yourself and others?
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Would you like help from others around the world to determine if the survey consolidator you would like to choose is legitimate?
Or, maybe you have had experiences with survey sites that have or have not met your expectations.
Please take the time now to alert others here.
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