Money making through surveys and data entry are all scams

United States
February 7, 2009 6:33am CST
I hold the opinion that there is no site whatsoever that pays for online surveys and data entry. All these sites are scams. They are out for your little cash. I say this because I have never come across such sites that does not need some form of payment from me before I start conducting the surveys or data entry. Have you ever come across any that does not require any form of payment or purchase of a product before you start earning?
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38 responses
@suzeq64 (10)
• Canada
7 Feb 09
I too am having problems sorting through all the crap on here. I have recently become quite ill, which has affected my ability to get in to the office all the time. I have been looking for a way to make some money on-line so I can at least lay down when I have to on these days! But paying to work - what a load of hooey! (When is the last time you heard that??)
• Trinidad And Tobago
8 Feb 09
So true, I have tried a few survey sites and they all turned out to be scams. Never me again.
@mentalward (14691)
• United States
8 Feb 09
I belong to one that pays each time I reach payout. I've belonged to it for years now and they pay between $.10 and $10.00 per survey. Payout is $10.00 and I've received several checks from them so far. I just did a survey for them last week that paid $5.00, bringing me almost up to my payout level. I'm very happy with it.
• Nigeria
13 Feb 09
hi mentalward, can you share with me
@dvmurphy (326)
• United States
8 Feb 09
I know one but it is writing articles and the pay varies depending on word count and how much the business is willing to pay. It is free to join, no hidden fees and the company pays out once a month on the 5th to your paypal account.
• United States
9 Feb 09
Are you talking about Associated Content?
@dvmurphy (326)
• United States
9 Feb 09
www.textbroker.com is the site I use. Give it a try you may like it.
@fsound (756)
• Philippines
7 Feb 09
I know of a survey site that really pays its members.
• Nigeria
11 Feb 09
can you share with us
@shamzy18 (2316)
7 Feb 09
Actually i have been paid by some survey sites! vindale requires you to give money but they give more in return.. and got payout of 50.00 from them. And another which is Netverdix i got only little from them because i dont get much survey but that site is completelty free.
@shamzy18 (2316)
8 Feb 09
what is true that they're scams?
@messageme (2821)
• United States
13 Feb 09
I have not come across any survey sites that require me to pay. But they promise big bucks in just simply filling out surveys. Not once have I ever gotten a survey that actually pays me money. And trust me I have done lots of surveys!! Even the ones that say you have been entered into a drawing of some sort. I have never heard of anyone winning those drawing either. I think they are all a waste of time. They may not take my money, but they sure take my time and give me nothing in return!
@mikkymyde (182)
• Nigeria
13 Feb 09
I agree with you on survey sites that require payment from you before you can start taking surveys,but not all of them..here is a link to the survey site I am with and registration is 100 percent free and the surveys are there for you to start filling..(http://www.AWsurveys.com/HomeMain.cfm?RefID=mikkymyde) that's my refferal link just copy and paste in your browser and you can register on the site through my link...Good luck
• Australia
9 Feb 09
Hello - I earn quite a bit from Paid surveys and run free membership site that gives you free access to over 350 Paid survey Sites and a report telling you how to really make money from them. IF you make a privat erequest to me, I'd be happy to give you the address
@darshan36 (497)
• India
9 Feb 09
I dont fully agree to your statement. But u r right that thery are many scam websites. But I faced two great surveys websites who has paid me consistently. One website paid me more than 200USD within 1 year and one around 27USD. So I feel they ae gr8. Data entry, cant say about them as I never trid to make a research for the same. May be there are some good websites for data entry. I had seen many data entry websites but to join them they were charging fees upto USD 50-100 only for joining! So I never liked it. If interested in genuine survey websites, do PM me!
@shaggin (71664)
• United States
10 Feb 09
There are sites that pay you to take surveys but you don't earn very much. I am a member of a bunch of different ones. Some pay actual money and some pay in points. Then you convert the points to cash once you reach a certain amount. I could give you a list of sites that really do pay if you wanted but you would have to send me a private message telling me you want to know the links for the paid surveys etc. Anyway thats not my point in this trying to get you to sign up. I just wanted to let you know that they are not all scams. I think obviously anything that says you can make hundred of dollars in a few minutes time is obviously a scam. I would never waste my time on any of those. I think the highest amount I've ever been paid from a survey site was $10 for a survey that took me an hour to complete. I was doing the survey and it was a pretty cool interactive survery but it was taking forever so I was like man I hope I get more then just $1 to complete this and at the end when it said that I would receive $10 in my account within a few weeks I was so excited. I would love if the money went into my account immediately but they have to check that you were really reading and answering the questions honestly before crediting your account with the money that you are owed.
@jsitko (1169)
• United States
9 Feb 09
Hi Evans, I am a member to a few online survey sites but have not reached payout yet. My main problem is being able to complete a survey. I answer several questions for about 5 minutes and then all of a sudden, I get the message "Sorry you do not qualify". Mean while, I am sure that they have received all the information they were out to get anyhow. It gets frustrating to spend that much time answering their questions and not getting paid for any of it. As far as data entry, I have not come across any data jobs that do not require an investment on your part. I was foolish to join on company on a 7 day trial and all I got was a bunch of e-books and reading material to learn how to become the best data entry and free lance writer. Most of the info was testimonials and common sense crap that I had already learned in school many years ago. Forgetful me, I did not cancel before my 7 days were up and they took $49 out of my account. I have canceled since then since I found no use for their system and ever won a bid for a job they had posted. It is hard to win a bid if you have no real exp0erience writing on the internet. Yes, I think both are scams.
@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
9 Feb 09
I agree. I have always found that they want a fee of some sort, which is annoying because aside from not knowing whether they are honest or not, I don't think you should have to pay for work! There are a lot of work from home schemes out there with lots of promises of great wealth which quite frankly sound way too far fetched, "$1000 a day for 5 minutes work" Yeah! Right! If that were true wouldn't everybody be doing it? I am sure that there are reputable opportunities and jobs too; it's a matter of sorting through all the scams! If anyone knows of any decent ways to make good money online I would love to know.
• China
9 Feb 09
If you know how to make money by building up the website, wesite owner, you will get the anwer:)
@K46620 (1986)
• United States
9 Feb 09
Hi there, I understand your position. There are definitely more scams than not. If you would like to be linked up with a few good sites you can check my profile. There is another one that is not on my profile, you will have to pm me for info on it.
@btt2005 (162)
• India
10 Feb 09
For Citizens of U.S., Canada etc. there are lot of survey sites which pay regularly. On these sites, they can join without any membership fee or such. There some sites for others also, which we can join without any investment. But getting money is very difficult, since the frequency of survey invitations are very less. Moreover we have to qualify for the same. So, it is very difficult to get a payment from these sites. Reaching the minimum payout also is difficult in these sites. But still, there are some legitimate sites. I have recently received a survey and got paid for the same. If you are interested to join some reliable survey sites please give your e-mail address so that I can send you some addresses. About data entry, I also feel that all of them are SCAMS. But there are some sites, where getting work is very difficult. But once we get the work it is without any investment and we will receive the payment correctly. That sites I will give you later.
@prasanta (1948)
• India
8 Feb 09
Dear friend, I think there are sites who offer these free too. However, I am not sure about thepayment part. As I have heard -- the paid sites pay you back better return on participation, whereas the free ones pay very less.
• Philippines
9 Feb 09
I have not. All online sites that promise to make some money have same process, buy their system first before you can make a penny. I think that is just a bait for internet users.
@BYOLA2871 (4371)
• South Africa
8 Feb 09
well there are are somne that i came across some time ago but they seem to have so many bottlenecks along the line ,survey sites are worse,and when it comes to data entry i cant even stand them but i believe there will still be one or two as for me i have given up on any of them
@jdyrj777 (6530)
• United States
8 Feb 09
Im in total agreement with you here. I have only had a computer for about 5yrs. now. Looking for a way to make money online was my mane reason for wanting a computer. When i first got a computer i actually paid $40. for a list of surveys. None of which ever brought me anymore than a couple of $$$ in all those 5yrs. Most the time now i just delete all the JUNK. Plus they cause you to have a lot of junk mail. Both email and the mailhox outside the house. I am convinced that the only real way to make money online is by selling stuff. Either stuff you already have or dropshipping, etc. That is if you can get a free website. Because the fees that most sites charge it hardly makes it worth your while.
@reshadar (112)
• United States
8 Feb 09
I have been paid by a number of survey sites that don't require any money up front. They don't pay a lot, but they do pay.
• United States
8 Feb 09
That is exactly why I decided to do my thing and just pay a small fee of getting started helping one person help me. I joined the WF3D and now I know it is well worth having this idea sent to others. All that is required is what you read on the site. I spend more money on crap and decided to join the WF3D and I know it was not a mistake. I wish others could just see the rewards. It is up to those that have an ear and intelligence to understand what is being said. Take a look and see for yourself and get back to me with what you think. At least I responded to you. Remember, it is better to give than to receive. For some uncanny reason more is given back! Floyd