Comments on: Is MindfieldOnline.com Another Paid Survey Scam? http://www.workathomenoscams.com/2007/10/25/is-mindfieldonlinecom-another-paid-survey-scam/ Work At Home & Avoid Scams. Our Guide will help you find jobs, telecommuting friendly companies & other work from home options. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:25:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Eddy Salomon http://www.workathomenoscams.com/2007/10/25/is-mindfieldonlinecom-another-paid-survey-scam/#comment-10402 Eddy Salomon Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:07:34 +0000 http://www.workathomenoscams.com/2007/10/25/is-mindfieldonlinecom-another-paid-survey-scam/#comment-10402 Jason, I think that's where the problem lies. There are so many sites out there misrepresenting that you can make big money just by taking surveys that it gives folks unrealistic expectations. So when they do actually find legit survey companies they're often let down or in some cases they call it a scam because it's not paying them the amounts they assumed they could get. It's just a messed up situation. Because at the end of the day every penny counts but its hard for some folks to see that. Jason,
I think that’s where the problem lies. There are so many sites out there misrepresenting that you can make big money just by taking surveys that it gives folks unrealistic expectations. So when they do actually find legit survey companies they’re often let down or in some cases they call it a scam because it’s not paying them the amounts they assumed they could get. It’s just a messed up situation. Because at the end of the day every penny counts but its hard for some folks to see that.

]]> By: Jason http://www.workathomenoscams.com/2007/10/25/is-mindfieldonlinecom-another-paid-survey-scam/#comment-10390 Jason Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:25:07 +0000 http://www.workathomenoscams.com/2007/10/25/is-mindfieldonlinecom-another-paid-survey-scam/#comment-10390 I agree totally I am on there panel Mindfield online i do make a few bucks here or there but like you said do not plan to get rich. Survey spot is another decent survey program. I agree totally I am on there panel Mindfield online i do make a few bucks here or there but like you said do not plan to get rich. Survey spot is another decent survey program.

]]> By: glo http://www.workathomenoscams.com/2007/10/25/is-mindfieldonlinecom-another-paid-survey-scam/#comment-10158 glo Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:59:41 +0000 http://www.workathomenoscams.com/2007/10/25/is-mindfieldonlinecom-another-paid-survey-scam/#comment-10158 i joined the site and have taken two surveys. one paid $10 and the other $5.00, but was never credited for either. i have enquired over and over again but the highest they did was copy and paste me FAQ which did not solve no problems, that is why i decided to read people's review and know if it's worth my time. i joined the site and have taken two surveys. one paid $10 and the other $5.00, but was never credited for either. i have enquired over and over again but the highest they did was copy and paste me FAQ which did not solve no problems, that is why i decided to read people’s review and know if it’s worth my time.

]]> By: Callie http://www.workathomenoscams.com/2007/10/25/is-mindfieldonlinecom-another-paid-survey-scam/#comment-9726 Callie Sat, 28 Nov 2009 18:51:29 +0000 http://www.workathomenoscams.com/2007/10/25/is-mindfieldonlinecom-another-paid-survey-scam/#comment-9726 <a href="#comment-9711" rel="nofollow">@Judy F:</a> Hello Judy, I can somewhat relate to your frustration with Mindfield. I was a panelist for Mindfield for a while. However, I deemed it necessary to cancel my account some time ago. I too completed many of their surveys (all considerably less than 30 mins though), but what seemed like a problem for me was that it was taking forever for the earnings to post to my account. There would be times when I would have several pending amounts waiting to be credited. Sometimes it would take months for the credit to finally show up. According to member support, this was the norm. Maybe for them, but not for me. lol Since then, I've moved on to other survey programs that have a much faster account credit turn around time. After reading Nicole's post above, I may consider re-joining. I'm usually game to giving a decent program a second chance. Especially if there have been enhancements made since the time of my leaving. In Mindfield's case, my interest has been piqued by the referral program that Mindfield now has. @Judy F:

Hello Judy,

I can somewhat relate to your frustration with Mindfield.

I was a panelist for Mindfield for a while. However, I deemed it necessary to cancel my account some time ago. I too completed many of their surveys (all considerably less than 30 mins though), but what seemed like a problem for me was that it was taking forever for the earnings to post to my account. There would be times when I would have several pending amounts waiting to be credited.

Sometimes it would take months for the credit to finally show up. According to member support, this was the norm. Maybe for them, but not for me. lol Since then, I’ve moved on to other survey programs that have a much faster account credit turn around time.

After reading Nicole’s post above, I may consider re-joining. I’m usually game to giving a decent program a second chance. Especially if there have been enhancements made since the time of my leaving. In Mindfield’s case, my interest has been piqued by the referral program that Mindfield now has.

]]> By: Judy F http://www.workathomenoscams.com/2007/10/25/is-mindfieldonlinecom-another-paid-survey-scam/#comment-9711 Judy F Fri, 27 Nov 2009 04:17:40 +0000 http://www.workathomenoscams.com/2007/10/25/is-mindfieldonlinecom-another-paid-survey-scam/#comment-9711 Are you guys joking? I've done MANY surveys for Mindfield that I have qualified for and went through the whole 30 or more minutes. I have seen ONE PENNY of my money. Are you guys joking? I’ve done MANY surveys for Mindfield that I have qualified for and went through the whole 30 or more minutes. I have seen ONE PENNY of my money.

]]> By: Eddy Salomon http://www.workathomenoscams.com/2007/10/25/is-mindfieldonlinecom-another-paid-survey-scam/#comment-9167 Eddy Salomon Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:16:09 +0000 http://www.workathomenoscams.com/2007/10/25/is-mindfieldonlinecom-another-paid-survey-scam/#comment-9167 Hi Nicole, Thanks for sharing your experience. You're one of the few people I know that takes surveys for the purpose of influencing change in products rather than the cold hard cash. ;) Hi Nicole,

Thanks for sharing your experience. You’re one of the few people I know that takes surveys for the purpose of influencing change in products rather than the cold hard cash. ;)

]]> By: Nicole B. http://www.workathomenoscams.com/2007/10/25/is-mindfieldonlinecom-another-paid-survey-scam/#comment-9162 Nicole B. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:51:55 +0000 http://www.workathomenoscams.com/2007/10/25/is-mindfieldonlinecom-another-paid-survey-scam/#comment-9162 Hi Eddy, I've been using Mindfield since 2005 now. I've not made a lot of money. But I like getting a few extra bucks in my spare time, from time to time. The checks get to me quickly, less than a week from requesting them. They do offer referrals now. I can make money from that. I don't push the referrals, because I'm doing the surveys to get my opinion heard, not make a lot of money. I like the surveys I've done. I have done for some companies that I buy from on a regular basis. It's nice to have your opinion heard, aside from just being a consumer. Thank you for not smacking mindfield down, btw...lol. Have a Happy Halloween! Nicole Hi Eddy,

I’ve been using Mindfield since 2005 now. I’ve not made a lot of money. But I like getting a few extra bucks in my spare time, from time to time. The checks get to me quickly, less than a week from requesting them.
They do offer referrals now. I can make money from that. I don’t push the referrals, because I’m doing the surveys to get my opinion heard, not make a lot of money.
I like the surveys I’ve done. I have done for some companies that I buy from on a regular basis. It’s nice to have your opinion heard, aside from just being a consumer.
Thank you for not smacking mindfield down, btw…lol.
Have a Happy Halloween!
Nicole

]]> By: John Abraham http://www.workathomenoscams.com/2007/10/25/is-mindfieldonlinecom-another-paid-survey-scam/#comment-5980 John Abraham Sun, 08 Mar 2009 16:24:40 +0000 http://www.workathomenoscams.com/2007/10/25/is-mindfieldonlinecom-another-paid-survey-scam/#comment-5980 i got paid by them. Regards, John Abraham i got paid by them.

Regards,
John Abraham

]]> By: Eddy Salomon http://www.workathomenoscams.com/2007/10/25/is-mindfieldonlinecom-another-paid-survey-scam/#comment-5979 Eddy Salomon Sun, 08 Mar 2009 03:14:25 +0000 http://www.workathomenoscams.com/2007/10/25/is-mindfieldonlinecom-another-paid-survey-scam/#comment-5979 You're welcome Daniel. A company doesn't lack legitimacy because they don't send a lot of surveys frequently. Surveys are based on needs of a given client. So for instance let's pretend I'm Coca Cola and I hire Mindfield to find me Black males, 18-25, that live in urban areas because I want their feedback on a new drink we're creating. Mindfield will check their database and send out a survey invitation to only people that fit that profile. (Which is also why its important to provide as much details in your profile.) Obviously if you don't fit that profile you're not going to get a survey invitation. It doesn't mean that Mindfield or any of these other survey companies are shady. Market research is a business that is based on demand. So if companies aren't demanding your profile than Mindfield can't pay you for surveys they don't have. So hopefully that gives you a better understanding of how surveys and focus groups work. This is also why you should sign up for many legitimate survey companies because if one may not be getting new clients another one may. So the more databases you're on, the better your chances of getting more surveys. But keep in mind you should only be joining legitimate companies. Fortunately we've listed a few in our articles page: www.workathomenoscams.com/articles No one can guarantee you a certain number of surveys per day, etc. If they do, they're lying to you. Good luck. You’re welcome Daniel.
A company doesn’t lack legitimacy because they don’t send a lot of surveys frequently. surveys are based on needs of a given client.
So for instance let’s pretend I’m Coca Cola and I hire Mindfield to find me Black males, 18-25, that live in urban areas because I want their feedback on a new drink
we’re creating. Mindfield will check their database and send out a survey invitation to only people that fit that profile. (Which is also why its important to provide as much details in your profile.)
Obviously if you don’t fit that profile you’re not going to get a survey invitation. It doesn’t mean that Mindfield or any of these other survey companies are shady. Market research is a business
that is based on demand. So if companies aren’t demanding your profile than Mindfield can’t pay you for surveys they don’t have.

So hopefully that gives you a better understanding of how surveys and focus groups work. This is also why you should sign up for many legitimate survey companies because if one may not be getting new
clients another one may. So the more databases you’re on, the better your chances of getting more surveys. But keep in mind you should only be joining legitimate companies. Fortunately we’ve listed a few in our
articles page:
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/articles

No one can guarantee you a certain number of surveys per day, etc. If they do, they’re lying to you.

Good luck.

]]> By: Daniel http://www.workathomenoscams.com/2007/10/25/is-mindfieldonlinecom-another-paid-survey-scam/#comment-5976 Daniel Sun, 08 Mar 2009 02:35:47 +0000 http://www.workathomenoscams.com/2007/10/25/is-mindfieldonlinecom-another-paid-survey-scam/#comment-5976 Thanks for the article! I just signed up today, filled out all of the member questionarres as the site recommended me to do so. Just wondering, does mindfield actually send a legitamate amount of surveys? I understand some patience is required but i was just wondering how often (and how many) surveys are sent to your email. Thanks. Thanks for the article! I just signed up today, filled out all of the member questionarres as the site recommended me to do so. Just wondering, does mindfield actually send a legitamate amount of surveys? I understand some patience is required but i was just wondering how often (and how many) surveys are sent to your email. Thanks.

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