Showing posts with label Scammed. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Scammed. Show all posts

Avoid being scammed by survey sites


There are lots of paid survey sites out there, most of them out to get your hard earned money. But like everything there are some exceptions. I myself have been tricked more than once. Is everyone out there really willing to give you cash and free merchandise for your opinion? The answer is NO. But there are a few out there that are for real.

In this article I will try to clear up the mystery surrounding “paid surveys”.

While some people may find it hard to believe, it’s absolutely true that companies are willing to pay you to take surveys. Why? Simple there interested on what you have to say.

A paid survey, are a serious of questions that are presented to individuals to get their opinions on a product, this product may already exist or might be a new product the company surveying is planning on launching. Their purpose might be also just to improve their current product or to make changes due to the fact that its not performing like they planned.

How does it work?

Its actually very simple you just need to join a market research panel. The more panels you join the more paid surveys you will get. The good news is that there are real survey sites out there that can provide you with this opportunity; the bad news is that for every legit survey site out there are at least 20 more that are out there just to get your money.

Be careful before joining one of this paid survey sites out there. You should really do your research before you join one of these companies. Make sure to read testimonials, read their FAQ and make sure they are the right pages to join.

How much can I make?

The potential is up to you there are companies out there that will pay you anywhere between $1 to $75 for 12 minute online survey, and there also some companies that will pay you with gift certificates or products. Take into account there is no limit on the amount of paid surveys you can take so the possibilities are endless.

How am I Paid?

Normally they pay by mail with a company check. But there are also some that will do direct deposit, or online gift certificates.

Are these paid survey sites worth the money?

Yes, in my opinion they are very worth the money. They establish relationships with hundreds of survey companies; they usually carry the best opportunities out there.

In conclusion

Its very important to do all your research and find out all that you can regarding paid surveys, you can definitely make some good money online. Good luck!!

this article was created by Alan B owner of Paid surveys

BizOps. I Was Scammed! (Or Not)


So you searched business opportunities for sale. And you bought into that claim about how you would make thousands of dollars per day without even working? You could even make money in your sleep, right? So you thought, this sounds so good, I must buy the business program or e-book. How could you lose?





Very quickly you learned that the opportunity was “not as advertised”. Your new business failed. Not only did you lose your cost of investment, but think of the time you wasted. And then there is the embarrassment factor, you had to go back and tell all of your friends and relatives that it really was just a scam.





But was it really a scam? Mirriam-Webster’s dictionary defines a scam as “a fraudulent or deceptive act or operation”. The fact is, most likely you were not scammed. You see, you were not scammed, you just didn’t do your homework. You bought into the hype, not the substance.





These business programs and e-books are considered “Business Opportunities”. A Business Opportunity (BizOp) is defined as a system that delivers a business system, training, equipment, or service to the buyer. In some cases, the seller may also make residual income for the ongoing sale of products or services, but for the most part, the relationship is over once the purchase is final. Since there is no ongoing royalty payment, there is no vested interest by the seller to ensure that the buyer succeeds in the business. Although many business opportunities provide system training, they may not require or monitor performance. Sellers generally don’t invest in local marketing or operational support, but buyers are given complete freedom to run the business.





In order to succeed with any BizOp, you need to do your homework! Research the opportunity offered. Research the company. Research the industry. Talk to others in the industry. Seek professional (legal and accounting) help. Trust me, your accountant has probably seen many of his or her clients venture down a similar path. And above all, make sure that you have the time, energy, capital, expertise, and desire to work your tail off. It’s a job!





Many business opportunities are very successful. Many industries are a niche industry, where there is a high demand for a product or service. Often times it pays to get in on the ground floor before everyone else get’s in. To find a business opportunity for sale, please visit www.theBusinessMarket.com.





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