Inboxdollars.com is one of the few original get paid to read email companies that were launched in the late 90's. The concept of getting paid to read emails was revolutionary back then but not as much today. Seems like every where you turn there are new get paid to read email programs like InBoxDollars.com springing up every week. But the major difference is they tend to go out of business as fast as they came in. I've been a member of InboxDollars.com for several years. At the time I was really into get paid programs as a way to earn some extra money on the side. I'm not as active with these programs anymore because I've since evolved into running sites like this one. But when I was involved Inboxdollars.com I was definitely making some money.
The thing you have to keep in mind about any get paid program is that you'll never get rich or earn a lot of money doing just one program. You can get paid for reading emails with Inboxdollars.com but don't expect to make enough to support your family. The key with get paid programs is to do many of them at once to earn a decent income. And if you really want to make big money without doing anything then you should refer others to get paid programs. Honestly that's where the big money is. But that being said you can still earn some money reading emails for Inboxdollars.com but I doubt it's the money they're claiming.
In most cases you'll get emails paying you a few cents. It's not much but it's something. If you're doing several programs like this then this all adds up. So as long as you go in there with a proper expectation you won't be disappointed. I think people are quick to call get paid programs like Inboxdollars.com a scam because they set unrealistic expectations as to how much they would be earning. And the way the companies promote the programs may have something to do with that. But I wouldn't call Inboxdollars.com a scam because you do actual earn money albeit little.
I've read some other reviews about this program and I can't help but chuckle at the cynical nature of some of my fellow blogging counterparts. They'd have you believe this program is a scam because you're not making a boat load of money. Maybe it's just me, but most people I know that are looking to work at home or make money online are very happy making some money. So I don't know how Inboxdollars.com can be referred to as a scam when you do actually earn money with the program. Maybe I need to be more cynical to understand this?
So, does this program work? Yes it does. Do I recommend Inboxdollars.com, Yes I do! But only if you plan to make it one of the many get paid programs you would be involved in. If you have realistic expectation of get paid programs and understand that the real money comes from participating in many of them at once and/or referring others, then eventually you can earn some big money! So give Inboxdollars.com a try and in addition to other get paid programs. I feel confident if you follow this strategy you will eventually earn a decent amount of money from home.
At the end of the day programs like Inboxdollars.com are free to join and you might as well get paid for something you do anyway which reading email!
My cell phone number changed – same phone, but with new number.
They responded that I needed to send them a copy of a government i.d. to confirm who I am before they will change my cell phone number on their site. As long as the cell number remains unchanged I can no longer participate in some certain activities including cashing out earnings.
Under no circumstances will they be getting a copy of my government i.d. because what they are claiming makes no logical sense.
They previously confirmed my phone by sending a verification number to my phone as part of the signup process. They also randomly have you reconfirm your phone such when you seek a payout, print coupons, or confirm a message within. All this does is confirm that the person using their website on a desktop has access to the phone being sent the verification number. It does not prove that the name you’ve given them is actually your real name since the cell phone does not share information about unlisted numbers with them. At best they can confirm that the phone’s location is near the home address entered as part of their site’s registration, assuming the phone’s geolocation is turned on.
Yet to change your email address all you need to do is send them a message with at least of the following details.
“For our team to change your email address, please provide 3 of the following items on your account.”
Date of Birth
Full Name
Mailing Address
Security Answer
The first three are publicly available. That means that anyone wanting to steal your accumulated earnings can simply change the email address with three easily obtain details and have your funds transferred to another PayPal account using that new email address.
Someone wanting to steal a user’s accumulated earnings is not required to provide a copy of government i.d., but someone simply wanting to change their cell phone number, with the money going to the same PayPal email address, is required to provide a i.d.
I’ve earned and cashed out over $200 and as thanks they treat me like a criminal.
Do not accumulate any large earnings – cash earnings out as quickly as possible so they can’t scam you. Fortunately they only stolen $11.
I abandoned the previous InboxDollars account using the old number and set up a new account using the new number. After accumulating over $12 in the new account they suddenly stop sending verification codes to your phone and then claim the only way to fix it is to send them a license. No, the only way to fix it is to send an actual verification number to my phone as you’ve done multiple times before.
This company is a scammer!
They have just earned themselves a complaint with attorney general of my state and the state they are located in as well as the FTC.
Thank you SO MUCH for warning people about various “take surveys & earn money” scam websites, and informing us about which sites ARE LEGIT- explaining what to expect from the companies we are considering! By checking your blogs regarding survey companies, I was able to make a much WISER & INFORMED decision… Instead if being suckered into a situation where there are empty promises & dead ends!
You’re very welcome S.L.!
I’m happy I’m in a position to help so many people!
Inboxdollar is a SCAM. They asked me to fill in the IRS form with my Social Security Number when i reached a payment for $300. i had withdraw $150 and when i was about to request another $155. They did not allow to me to do so till i don’t provide them with filled IRS form. First of all why would i provide a company which does not even provide a number to call them with my Social Securiy number. when i started writing to people on twitter and Facebook to be careful as they can do the same to others.They blocked me my ID so that i don’t write to people about this scam. To be it seems like they are making a database of SSN number and they would sell it off in few years to someone and scam people. They terminated my inbox dollar account which has $155 (just imagine it would have taken me ages to make that money) . they blocked me from writing on their Facebook and twitter and barred me from letting others know to be careful. GUYS PLEASE DO NOT GET INTO THIS SCAM. They are in a way buying your Social Security from you in $300..
Uh Kiddu,
It’s common knowledge that any legitimate company will require your tax id because at the end of the year you’ll get a 1099 and have to report your income to the government. Companies request this to cover their own butts. Inbox dollars has been around for years paying people. If they were just in the business of stealing people’s ID and selling it, they would have been busted a long time ago.
I receive about 4 emails a day, give or take. I’ve only been on this site for about 2 months, and already made $50. If you’re going to freaking complain about free money, get off the computer and go get a job.
Wait till you try to get that $50, then get back to us. I am planning on getting members together to file a complaint with US Consumer Protection Agency.
I have been part of this one site and no they only send 1 email a week and 2 cents is just not really worth visiting daily and I did email them asking why I only get 1 email a week and they have never responded(this is a new account, since they deleted my other one, it was I was only able to visit 1/2 a month since not always remembering I had the account, did earn 1 check that was it).
I had the opposite experience. What a scam! I spent a couple of years reading their paid emails only to be downgraded to weekly emails (because I was apparently not spending any money on their sponsors!) and then to no emails. At that point, I decided to cash out only to find out that in order to cash out you had to have an active account. That is an account where you are basically receiving the emails … which I no longer was.
(Un)helpful links showed me other ways to remain active (1, spend money; 2. complete surveys, etc.) so on my second request for a payout (on the same money) I decided to do a survey just before the pay out processing date so that my account would be active and my check processed. Any guesses as to whether I received a check? Nope.
So, third try, I contact customer service directly to find out EXACTLY what I need to do to have an active account on the processing date so that I can receive a CHECK. I get the runaround with several responses to look at the (Un)helpful links I have already seen, and finally was referred on to some other department who is supposed to be helping me within 24-48 hours.
I already know I’m not getting a check. I wasted my time. DON’T WASTE YOURS. This is a scam company, or as close to it as you can probably get without being sued.
Thanks for sharing your experience. The whole purpose of these websites is for them to make money. They’re definitely not giving money away out of the kindness of their heart. The money is earned when you’re active with their sponsors which pay the bills. So you have to keep that in mind. I think they’re pretty clear on the requirements on how to receive a payment.
Either way, I hope that you do get paid. But most people who have used this company do make money and get paid. They wouldn’t be around as long as they have if they made it a habit of not paying folks.
I personally enjoy Inboxdollars and Send Earnings (both sites being owned by the same company), though I usually do the surveys and not the offers, as none of them really appeal to me, in all honesty.
I started late last year made $30 after a long time asked for my money because you cant get it until you earn $30 I did that last november its now march and heard nothing from them stop getting e-mails from them so dont do it there a scam in the works thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for sharing your experience. But it definitely doesn’t seem to represent the norm for most people. But it doesn’t discount what may be happening to you. That being said I don’t believe this company is a scam. They’ve had a long history of payments and have a good rating with the BBB if you care about that stuff.
Thanks for sharing though.
Uh, why? Just read the information on the page above. That’s where the details are.
just send me details
i started 3 days ago and have already earned over 14.00
I’m not surprised. Congrats!
We know and agree. Thanks for sharing your experience!
it pays i made $44
Comments seem to be across the board about Inbox Dollars! I have been with Inbox Dollars since 2006 and I have made $209.96 this year with them so far. They aren’t perfect…it’s definitely not a way to get rich. It IS easy work, though!
Agreed. I think it all depends on your mindset about these money making opportunities.
I have had good luck with these guys (as well as SendEarnings). I’ve already received 2 checks from them (although it takes me FOREVER (about a year) to earn enough to cash-out since I tend to only do the e-mails). I’ve noticed that they’ve added a new section where you can get paid to watch videos. So far I’ve been impressed with this part of the site, considering that I’ve joined other Paid to Watch sites that never panned out. It seems like you can usually watch a few videos for 2 cents a piece, so that helps out in reaching that cashout threshold. Plus the videos are from national advertisers, so the production quality of the ads are usually very good, so it’s actually enjoyable to watch them (like watching your favorite Superbowl ads, and getting paid for it!). One added benefit about it is that, if I read their TOS correctly, you can actually get referral income from ref’s that also watch videos. The TOS mentions that you can get credit from ref’s completing “Qualified” offers, which unfortunately e-mail are not considered “qualified”, but as far as I know videos are. This may be the reason why lately I’ve been earning more ref bonuses than I had in the past. And as others have noted, once you cashout the first time, you are automatically considered a Golden Member and get refs for free (which is how I’ve gotten my 3 ref’s).
If you unsure about this opportunity or any others just create a separate valid email address from Yahoo, gmail, etc. You can also get a free number from google voice. Then provide these new accounts when signing up for this opportunity or any other ones you’re sure of.
The thing I’m worried about with this site being a scam isn’t how much money I’m making, but the results of me giving them my address and phone number, are they going to use this information for ANYTHING other than sending me checks?
Another thing about this Inbox Dollars..try to find a phone number or an email address that will help you with the issue of not receiving your check…I couldn’t. Just the live chat, which takes you around in circles and then you wait and wait…I think it is a scam and I loved this website..but I never got paid…