Are online surveys a legitimate way to make money or a big scam?
how to avoid scams.
How to find legitimate companies
The great thing about survey sites is you don't need any special skills. Just yourself and a computer. You can do it on your own, on your schedule.
Companies pay top dollar to find people to complete surveys! Why do they do this? Because they have to know what the public thinks about their product! It's a lot easier to hire a surveyor than to do a big marketing campaign that fails.
So, yes, there is some easy money to be made. Of course, wherever there is easy money, there are also scammers.
There are lots and lots of websites where you can go and get a membership and get connected to survey companies. Like anything else, some are good and some are bad. A recent internet study that nearly 90% of survey sites are either outdated or a flat out scam. Yes, 90%! Pretty scary.
You should look for a survey site that has been online for a while and has a strong money back guarantee. All the sites reviewed in this lens have both.
Survey Scout
Very well respected company
Survey Scout has been in business since 2003 and offers an 8 week free trial as well as a very lenient money back guarantee. They offer categories of surveys and have superior cusomer support.
Here are some testimonials from thier website:
"I've received many surveys and have earned hundreds of points, cash, and free stuff." - Jennifer L., Anaconda, MT
"I'm extremely grateful to you... and proud to tell my friends I'm a member of SurveyScout." - Eric C., Los Angeles, CA
Click here to learn more about the Survey Scout risk free test drive
Paid vs. Free
There are advantages and disadvantages of paid vs. free survey sites. For paid sites, you will have a nice searchable online database to find the exact site that you want in the area that most interests you. On the free sites, you have to dig around online until you find what you want.
Paid Surveys Online
Another great choice
This is one of the oldest paid survey companies online. Their listings are fresh and their customers are satisfied.Here are some customer testimonials:
"I can't tell you how happy I am to finally have a job I can do at home. Thanks PaidSurveysOnline.com for giving me this opportunity. Just wanted to say thanks and keep the surveys coming .. they are great!" -
Pam Marris, Union, TX
"To be honest I was a little skeptical at first when I read your web site at PaidSurveysOnline.com. But, I figured I would try out the program and boy am I glad I did. I received 2 surveys my first day online! I have done so many surveys since I joined I have lost count. I would advise anyone who is in doubt to "go for it"! This is a great paying job". - Kevin Ebell, NY, NY
Click here to learn more about Paid Surveys Online
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In today's economy, people need all the help they can get to make more money. One way to do it is with online surveys. In this lens, you will learn the best free sources to find the companies that are legitimate and will pay you.
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