How To Avoid Paid Survey Scams

The bottom line is, if the hype for online paid surveys sounds too good to be true, it likely is. That’s the safest way to screen out “offers” that hype big rewards for small investments of time or money.

Things to think about and look out for:

• Testimonials - Ropers and shills typically write these for scams, not satisfied customers.
• Documented Proof - With today’s computer technology, paid survey scams can counterfeit just about any document and make it look authentic.
• Guarantees - Don’t believe guarantees that promise the Moon. Paid survey sites can’t possiblyguarantee you much of anything, except that they’ll refund your fees if you’re not satisfied. But good luck collecting your refund if it’s a paid surveys scam.
• Fine Print - The “fine print” at questionable paid survey sites often contradicts much of what their hype implies.
• BBB - Check with the BBB for complaints against specific online paid survey sites and their owners. But, be aware that, just because there are no complaints, it doesn’t mean that all who have conducted business with the sites are 100-percent satisfied.
• Forums - Browse scam forums, such as Scam.com and RipOffReport.com