Are Paid Online Surveys a Scam?

Question

Is it true that you can get paid for taking online surveys or is it just a scam?

Answer 1

Not all paid on line survey's are scams.  Yes it's true that you can get paid for taking on line survey's.  They won't make you rich, they don't pay out thousands a month like you will see people claim, and you don't need to pay to take survey's.

Answer 2

No they are not scams but it is true that a lot of the less moral companies will heavily exagerate the amount you will be earning.

Answer 3

yes, but you make nowhere near the amount they say you do unless you start handing out your credit to some of those site.  (oh and 90% chance your CC number will get stolen if you do use it on those sites)   If you just do some of those sites though you can expect to make maybe 35 dollars your first month, then you will make about 10 your next month (because you've done all the surveys) then you wont even make enough to get a check after that.

Answer 4

There are some scam paid surveys, these are usually the ones that you pay up front for like survey scout. They ask for $30 to $40 then they give you a list of survey companies that you could have got for free.

There is some very legit paid survey companies do your homework and check out the reviews for each site first

Check out the list here

http://www.freesurveygallery.com/

Answer 5

No you can try Treasure Trooper its more of trial offers but they give you money via pay pal and checks

http://www.treasuretrooper.com/437867

Answer 6

A lot of them are, but there are a few GPT sites like Cashcrate that has been very good for paying its members. I looked on survey police and there has been only one complaint.

You can get paid, but you won't get paid a fortune. Still, its nice to make some extra cash doing nothing.

http://www.supplementyourincometoday.blo...

Answer 7

Some are, some aren't!! The website I use is pretty legit. You don't have to compromise your identity or try anything. You just have to do as it says.

If it says "participate in a survey", you just have to participate in the survey. Once the survey is done, you can quit the website, even if the website asks you to give some of your personal info. You don't have to fill out that part to receive money. That's why I like it.

Here's the link... copy and paste it onto your URL browser...

www.cash crate.com/677352

*put in the URL without the space between cash and crate*

You just have to be 13 or older!! And it’s nice since it pays you by check not by paypal/gift card/credit card like other online survey website, unless you want it to.

I've already made $15 just this week and have another $55 pending. They pay out every month after you reach the minimum payout of $10

But you get to set the minimum payout. I chose $15 and they just sent me a check yesterday for $15.44. I didn't think it would work but when that check came in the mail, I started to believe it!! :)))

Answer 8

Hello my name is Cardo and I have been researching on how to make money online for a long time now. I created a blog about two great websites that have made me a nice amount of income. If you are interested click on the link below

http://snipingninja-treasuretrooper.blog...

Hope it helps you as much as it has helped me

Answer 9

Yes you can make money with them. You just have to be signed up with a few of them before you can see consistent money. Be patient, it might take a little while but the reward will pay off. If you want a list of some good legitimate survey sites go to http://myonlinesurveys.blogspot.com/  

for some good reviews. One of my favorite sites is SurveySavvy. They pay well and are a very safe site. I would sign up with this one first.

  https://www.surveysavvy.com?id=3554799&a...  

Answer 10

Some of them definitely are and may ask you for money to sign up first those are the ones that you want to avoid like the plague. However, there are some really good free ones out there that really do offer money for your opinion/time but of course you have to know where to look. I personally recommend this site since I've gotten paid by them the most:

http://surveys4money.info

Honestly, while I haven't made a huge ammount of money like the garbage some sites try to feed you, if you find the right surveys and qualify for them you can make some good pocket change on the side in your free time. Good luck and I hope this helped.

Answer 11

There are a lot of scams out there, so be careful. There are a few sites that I have used for a while now and have gotten paid by. The good sites won't charge you to join and don't make you complete "special offers" but just ask you to take surveys. They will usually pay around $1-$5 and up to $15 per survey, and up to around $50 a month per site. Each survey takes between 5 and 40 minutes, and you usually get paid within a few weeks either by check or paypal.

The sites that I use are SurveySavvy and Opinion Outpost, along with several others. There are a bunch of reviews at http://www.earnontheside.com/?page_id=13 , Just remember, if a site wants your credit card.... then it is a scam.

Answer 12

Don't believe that SurveySavvy is a scam! They really pay you money. U just need to complete your profiles in order to get surveys. The surveys incentive usually varies from 5 to 15 dollars, and they pay by check. They also have great customer support. When I had a problem I recieved a fast and valuable answer from the support. I would rate surveysavvy with a straight A. And remember: to get more surveys - complete your profiles, it can be a little too long but you will get more surveys and more money. All countries are supported. To register with SurveySavvy just click on this link

https://www.surveysavvy.com?id=3075105&a...

Another good survey site is opinionoutpost. They can send you up to 40 paid surveys each month! But also you need to qualify to get the incentive. Usually survey incentives vary from 40 to 200 points ( 10 points is equal to 1 american dollar). Surveys are fun to complete and are not repetative. They have bonus too: if you do not qualify sometimes you can get some points just for the appreciation. To register click on the link below

https://www.opinionoutpost.com/index.php...

If you want more, I can name the third good company. It is American Consumer Opinion. I think this company is unique. They send survey not very often but the incentive can easilly reach 25 dollars and more. Their surveys are ALWAYS fun and easy to complete. Want to check? Just click on the link below to register

http://www.decisionanalyst.org/acop/back...

Answer 13

There are legit surveys and there are scams ones. Just remember that real legit surveys never ask you to pay or buy anything. Legit surveys are all 100% free.

If they ever ask you to pay or buy anything, it is highly likely that it is a scam.

Answer 14

Paid Online Surveys are not scam. But beware people and advertisers who say you will get rich taking paid surveys and promise to earn 100-150 $ per survey or per hour. You will earn usually $2 - $20 per completed survey. Never pay to join paid survey panels. All legit survey panels are free to join. I have been paid by several survey panels. You can first join survey sites that pay by Paypal and then try others. Hope this answers your question.