I noticed that there are way too many sites that offer some kind of 'so-called products' about how to make money online such as paid to read emails, paid to click, paid to surf ads, paid to do online surveys etc. I would like to share my not-so-lucky experience and hope it will enlighten others before proceed to the next step.
Last few months I have decided to sign up a few of these programs to see whether it really works or not. At the same time hoping that it wouldn’t harm if ‘money does grow on trees’…sounds familiar to you? Anyway, before I signed up with any of these programs, what I did is copy all the terms of services to avoid any violation.
The results?
After a few weeks I have cancelled and closed some of the accounts with no regrets.
Why??
The earning rules stated that all the accumulated points to be converted into cash but it never happens. Time wasted…there are not even trees, how can the money grow?
I also found out that most of these sites are abusing their own terms. They did not exactly specify which countries are eligible even though they did advertise that ALL international members are welcome. The moment they received my registration, they should have screened the country column which I did fill in. In fact, they would happily send an email confirming my membership. So, whenever I joined their offers, many times a message like this will appear, “Sorry it is not available in your area. You will be redirected shortly.” How ‘pleasant’!
Now before joining any of these programs, I will search the sites’ name by typing scam at the back, for example site's name.com scam. At least, in this way I might be able to view the comments and remarks from other members, and of course, the victims.
Last few months I have decided to sign up a few of these programs to see whether it really works or not. At the same time hoping that it wouldn’t harm if ‘money does grow on trees’…sounds familiar to you? Anyway, before I signed up with any of these programs, what I did is copy all the terms of services to avoid any violation.
The results?
After a few weeks I have cancelled and closed some of the accounts with no regrets.
Why??
The earning rules stated that all the accumulated points to be converted into cash but it never happens. Time wasted…there are not even trees, how can the money grow?
I also found out that most of these sites are abusing their own terms. They did not exactly specify which countries are eligible even though they did advertise that ALL international members are welcome. The moment they received my registration, they should have screened the country column which I did fill in. In fact, they would happily send an email confirming my membership. So, whenever I joined their offers, many times a message like this will appear, “Sorry it is not available in your area. You will be redirected shortly.” How ‘pleasant’!
Now before joining any of these programs, I will search the sites’ name by typing scam at the back, for example site's name.com scam. At least, in this way I might be able to view the comments and remarks from other members, and of course, the victims.
15 comments:
Thanks for visiting my blog. I feel lonely over there. Pretty brave of you to research these endeavers for the common good. Let us know if anything turns out to be true and makes you rich :) I want in!
Hi choc mint girl,
Firstly, thanks for your kind comments on my blogspot.
Also, thanks for the advice regarding the advertising options with the apparent promise of "money for nothing". I have only just started my blogspot this weekend and will now definitely read the small print before I choose to include anything.
It also made me think about the reason for setting up my blogspot, and I remembered that it was for me to share my experiences with others - not to sell somebody else's product. I'm so glad I read your article - because I too was being tempted by the empty promises.
I look forward to returning to your site again soon.
Some places are genuine, but even the real ones take so long to accumulate money you'll die of boredom, or old age, first!
wateva u've mentioned here is so damn true fr all these sites...most of them r jus plain cheats....thnx for the info tht u've provided....am sure it'll b helpful to ppl who get carried away by all the false promises these sites make:)
Hi, everyone!
artbymlr, I am not sure whether it is possible or not unless we are selling some real products and people are buying…who else want in? :D
getty72, thanks! I hope I can bring out something new in every of my posts.
michelle…yes, you’re right! Even they offer for a very low payout, guess you still have to wait until Christmas.
flaneur, I am sure there are many people who got so fed up with these scams on the internet.
Thank you all!!!
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Ouch! THX for sharing this story!!! :-)))
mmm I concur. Many dodgy ones out there.
However, I live in Australia and one that I have actually received money from is EmailCash.
I think it is only open to Australians so you may not benefit. I have received over $60 (yep cashed the cheques) from this site but takes a bit of time.
Thanks, Rod!!!
:D to Amelia.
Good for you, Shan! At least, you did get something out of it, but still took some time huh? Anyway, all the best!!!
I think Google Adsense is paying....god knows hw true is dat..but m planning to post gogle adsense & try...
Yes. Never had a doubt about it, toonfactory. Good luck!
All glitters are not Gold. There are cheaters. You are display AdSense ads. That means you are fall in love with it. Am I right
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Not fall in love with it, sandpaper but it’s proven to be legitimate. We display their ads to promote and in return we earn something out of it. It’s a give and take thing.
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