Have you ever read one of those ads claiming you can get paid for your opinions? Chances are you've run into a clickbank product which are basically ebooks or "guides" that are created by middlemen who are basically selling you a list of various free paid survey companies.
However you don't need to pay for this for these lists! We've been involved in the work at home field since 1998 in various capacities so we can smell bull from a mile way. As a result we've decided to come up with a list of the best get paid survey companies on the web based on our years of experience. All the companies listed have been personally researched by us and we've been members of. The websites we have selected are free and legitimate so you can check any past experiences or skepticism you may have at the door.
I've personally tried each of the market research companies listed below and have been paid by all of them. So I can assure you that they are not scams, rip-offs or frauds.
We like these companies because you earn real cash, not sweepstakes entries or crappy gift cards to stores you never use. Some of the companies pay the cash based on a point system but it shouldn't deter you. The points you earn for the surveys are equivalent to cash and the companies makes redeeming them very easy!
So if you're tired of being scammed and paying for stupid lists then sign up for each of these websites and start getting paid for your opinions. At this point what do you have to lose? Trust me when I say it won't be money!
MySurvey.com AKA NFO
Let me know what you guys think of the list above by posting your comments below.
I have been on Survey Savvy for months. I have not accumulated a single penny. I have quitted them today. You can answer questions but when you answer one that defines you not fitting their criteria, the survey ends and counts as if you took none since you did not finish it! Ridiculous.
Unfortunately that’s how a lot of surveys work. They won’t pay you for screener questions. But here are some great alternatives that will:
https://www.workathomenoscams.com/2011/12/05/is-paidviewpoint-com-a-scam/
https://www.workathomenoscams.com/2012/04/02/work-at-home-update-fusion-cash/
And remember you can’t really depend on surveys for consistent money. They’re one offs. So focus on other things that pay you regularly:
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/recommendations
You have options either way!
You’re welcome. I know it’s easy to assume everything related to making money at home is a scam. You step in so much crap it just makes sense to assume. But as you can see you can find some diamonds in the rough.
So be sure you check out our other recommendations:
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/recommendations there is a lot more legit opportunities that you can start right away. I’m sure by the time you read enough of our articles you’ll have a different perception of this industry and the possibilities.
Thanks for running this info on the web, I felt like for once I get something real that is not a scam who just wants money from membership before actually providing the scheme on how it works. Thanks.
Susanm
Yeah it sucks but that’s the nature of this industry. Some demographics aren’t as desirable as others in market research.
You might want to try ICS and PVP:
https://www.workathomenoscams.com/2010/07/19/is-instantcashsweepstakes-com-a-scam/
https://www.workathomenoscams.com/2011/12/05/is-paidviewpoint-com-a-scam/
You always qualify for their surveys and polls. Unfortunately it’s not a lot of money but it adds up. Hope this helps you. The great thing about this industry is that even when one opportunity doesn’t work out there are many other options like the ones we list on our recommendations page:
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/recommendations
I have been a member of all five of those companies for years. You get tired of NOT QUALIFYING FOR SURVEYS.
I like Toluna.com pretty well :). I have account spreading through Toluna, Global Test Market, and Opinion Outpost, and I would say with Toluna I earn money as fast as with Opinion Outpost. They have quite a bit of survey though; also the points don’t get credited to your account until the survey has closed in general (not prompt like O.O. or GTM), and they pay by check not paypal. With Global test market one has to be even more patient because they pay check in $50 not $20 (oh, but the joy of receiving a $50 :-D!!). I’m just particularly fond of them because once they gave me this 20 mins survey (not product testing) that award $10 – thought there was a mistake or something :P).
hello Eddy.. i’m from the Philippines and i tried signing up on the above-mentioned site but sadly, all of them did not went through.. is there any survey site that you can recommend for me and my friends here? thank you in advance.. kodus to you, your family and your team.. i’m very grateful i was able to bumped in to this blog.. it’s very helpful and inspiring.. keep it up and more power.. you’re my angel..
Hi,
Unfortunately most of these opportunities are for U.S. residents only. Surveys aren’t something that is consistent money anyway. You might want to visit my international page:
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/international and the following opportunities which should be open in your area:
https://www.workathomenoscams.com/2011/08/23/is-slicethepie-com-a-scam/
https://www.workathomenoscams.com/2008/07/29/work-at-home-with-amazoncom/
https://www.clixsense.com/?2119856
https://www.workathomenoscams.com/2008/12/09/get-paid-to-read/
Hope this helps.
Hey, I wrote a detailed review about them here: https://www.workathomenoscams.com/2007/10/01/is-pinecone-research-pineconeresearchcom-a-scam-or-the-real-deal/ that you might want to read. Glad the website is helping you. I would encourage you to try ICS as well since they don’t make it difficult to sign up like pineconeresearch does: https://www.workathomenoscams.com/2010/07/19/is-instantcashsweepstakes-com-a-scam/
Hmmm, I tried to sign up at Pineconeresearch.com and I don’t see a sign up link! Plus, in the FAQs it says that you may be called upon to answer a survey once or twice a month? Do you have any personal experience with that site? Thanks for making this website by the way… It’s such a relief to see some honest feedback about all the confusion of work at home opportunities/schemes out there!
How you doing Eddy? I was wondering what is the payment method for survey savvy?
Hey Brady, I’m doing well. Thanks for asking! That never happens. lol Hope you’re doing well too.
I believe they pay by check. That’s the type of payment I received a few months ago. I hope this helps.
They randomly open their membership. It’s annoying.
hey eddy. the pinecone research is not accepting new people at this time.the others seem to be working. thanks. karey.
Any suggestions on where I might be able to find PineConeResearch for registration purposes? Trying to join Eddy’s top 5 🙂 Am brand new to this and so happy to have found Eddy’s site.
Eddy, what is your opinion on Surveyhead.com and ValuedOpinions.com ?
Thank you so much and keep up this great site!
Pineconeresearch are annoying and make you hunt down an invitation to join their site. It’s the stupidest thing I’ve ever seen. But I’m sure someone will chime in on where you may be able to find one. I’m not familiar with the other companies you mention. That being said keep in mind not every survey company is legitimate. Too often people read an article like this and figure they will join every single company they can find. That’s a recipe for disaster since there are a lot of shady companies out there. So always do you research. I suggest visiting my scam page and watching the video listed there so you avoid the garbage out there:
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/scams
I hope this helps. Good luck.
@luke:
Could you please give an update on how your are doing with these opportunities?
I would love to hear about it! I am signing up for the top 5 TODAY!!!!
@Callie:
i cant seem to get into the pinecone research any suggestions
Opinion outpost is a good site, i joined little over a month ago. I was wondering, have you done anything with valued opinions.com on your website here? This is my first time checking your site out, it is great!!
Hi Amanda,
Thanks for sharing your opinion about opinion outpost. I haven’t covered the site in question. I’m really particular about the survey sites I discuss because not everyone is on the up and up. But ultimately as long as people do their research then everything should be fine. We cover a lot of companies on this site but not everyone. In any event,
I hope you continue to read the rest of the articles on this site. Feel free to become a subscriber if you haven’t already:
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/subscribe
Thanks for chiming in.
i was looking for mystery shopper jobs because i am a mother that needs to be at home i have mentally challenged child a two year old and a three month old and iam not ready to start working outside the home just yet. but i have ran into so many dead ends and so many scams offering at home work how can people live with themselves scaming people who are triying to make a living themselves.i dont even know how i found you but i live what you are doing thanks my mind is at ease
Hi Angelia,
Please visit the following page:
https://www.workathomenoscams.com/2008/03/20/mystery-shopping/
It will give you some insight about mystery shopping.
I hope it helps.
Hi Eddy,
I was wondering, if I sign up with a few survey websites, will my in-box and mailbox become flooded with lots of advertisements? Should I get a P.O. Box to avoid junk mail being sent to my home. Thanks.
Hi Shanna,
That shouldn’t happen when you’re signing up for reputable companies like the ones listed in the article above. I can’t speak for all the other ones listed on the web. In general getting a new email address and p.o. box address is what I tend to suggest for get paid to try offers:
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/2008/05/07/getpaidtotryoffers/
But I guess it doesn’t hurt to have them for surveys and other non-traditional work at home opportunities. It’s purely up to you. Junk mail and email have never been a concern for me. I just delete them or throw it out.
@Eddy Salomon:
Ya ive started clixsense , and almost all of your top five. i even went to hitsforpay. i am currently working on some affiliats to begin my trees. This is really just a start as the ultimate goal is having a online job and with your videos and information it dosent seem out of reach. THANX EDDY
Sounds good Luke!