Monday, September 20, 2010

How to Identify Fraudulent Survey Sites and Get Your Commission

So you found a paid internet survey site and took their surveys. Then, you didn't get paid for the surveys you took. This is an all too common theme in the survey industry. Once, there were many such scam survey sites. Now, due to tougher regulations, survey companies are changing their tactics in order to keep making money.

When looking at a survey site, make sure that it has a schedule of when and how you will get paid. This information will let you know that the company is willing to stand by what they claim. They will pay you for your work.

Many company that sell products want to know how those products are received by the consumer. So, they hire good survey companies to find out how and why consumers buy the products they do. These survey companies then pay consumers for their much-needed opinions on certain products and services.

Good survey companies rely on their reputation to get consumers to fill out surveys. The do not spam. So if you get emails from survey companies, be sure to check them out first. In fact, check out any survey company you are considering. Go to forums on featuring such companies. You can find reviews on just about any survey site out there. Search engines will help you find what you need. Check out the Better Business Bureau. The BBB lists all companies that have had a complaint. They also list all contact information (if available) for said companies. If the company you are considering is listed, check out what the BBB and other consumers have said about it.

In order to do your research, you will need information on the company. So, make sure that the survey site has the company's contact information listed prominently. Also, make sure that the information is current. You can check this by going to the BBB or by using a search engine.

Even though most companies have changed tactics, there are still some fraudulent sites out there. It may take some time, but reading and researching will keep you from falling victim to scam survey sites. So, be sure to do your research and keep these things in mind when choosing the best paid survey site for you. By doing this, you can start your way to making money from home.

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