Is anyone getting paid to do surveys? Is that legit?

Question

I am skeptical about stuff like that. But I hear it is legit. If you are doing it, let me know how to get started, what to expect, the positives and negatives.

Answer 1

well...
it's "legit" in the sense that it is legal. but don't expect to make a lot of money at it. i tried this when i was in college and needed a few extra dollars, and believe me that's about all it was worth. most of the sites either let you accumulate "points" that you can redeem for merchandise or enter you into drawings for prizes or cash. also, i have not done this myself but i hear that you should NEVER pay money to sign up for any of these sites - it is a scam. in my opinion, if you can get a part time job paying minimum wage it will pay better than these survey-taking "opportunities". also, keep in mind that many of the people recommending these sites are getting paid referral fees to do so. maybe there is someone out there who has made a lot of money at this, but most people don't.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I've listed some of the sites I have taken surveys through and actually been paid (or received other rewards like gift cards or CD'S) on the following site:

http://www.windhavenweb.com/surveys

I list how they pay you, what I like and dislike about them, whether they have an affiliate or referral program, etc. (And yes, if I say they have an affiliate program, I'm part of it, and make a commission when someone signs up through that link...I like to be up front about that).

Expect to take some un-payed profile surveys first (to match you with other surveys). You will also usually have to take a few screener questions to see if you qualify for a paid survey. Most surveys pay somwhere between $0.50 and $5. A few will pay $10-20...rarely more than that.


There are survey scams out there. Here are some tips on how to avoid them. Don't sign up for any survey site which asks you to pay to access the surveys. Also watch for language like "get paid for taking surveys AND SIGNING UP FOR OFFERS" if you don't want to have to sign up for stuff with other companies to get paid.

Always carefully read their terms of service and privacy policy. If in their privacy policy they say they only use aggregated info, this is GOOD SIGN they are legit. Aggregated info information that is grouped together so it can't be connected with anyones personal identification like name, e-mail, phone or address. That's what survey sites SHOULD collect. Avoid sites that say they give, rent, or sell any personal information (info that is not aggregated) to third parties (unless you really don't mind getting junk mail, telemarketing calls, and spam).

Also, never sign up for a survey through an unsolicited e-mail--since these might not even be from the site they claim to be, but could be a phishing scheme to get your information and mis-use it.

Here are two other sites which are very helpful
http://www.surveypolice.com/
(rates surveys)
http://ripoffreport.com/
(scam reporting site)

Answer 4

A few are legit, but in over a year I have only gotten 2 checks for $4 each. It ain't the path to riches.

Answer 5

It's legit.........I have received several checks. Some of them offer points like a Credit Card where you can "earn" points and get different merchandise too.

Answer 6

I have tried it. But the ones I tried offered a gift card or discounts on merchandise...but there was always a catch..like you have to apply for a credit card (which if you are denied you do not get the reward) or buy certain products. I have not found any that are any good! SORRY!! :(

GOOD LUCK!!!!!

Answer 7

Its legit but a waste of time. You get squat for it

Answer 8

I dont think you can make money wit dat, check out this site, there is five legit ways you can make money online, no fees

Answer 9

My Mom does these all the time.

They send her checks in the mail.

Last year she made about $500 in extra money

Answer 10

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