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Is Survey Scout a scam? - Strictly speaking, they are not. They are not saying they are a paid survey company, they make it clear that they are just selling a list of paid survey companies/sites. However, they are a big waste of money and absolutely not worth it!
I signed up with SurveyScout when I first started doing paid online surveys about 3 years ago. Yes, I paid $34.95 for a database/directory of paid survey companies and websites, hoping to get a quick and good start, The trouble began right after I signed up with the top 15 paid survey sites on SurveyScount's list. They highly recommended signing up with the top 15 and I did. Within 2 days, I received lot of spam emails and even 2 telemarketing calls. I realized something was wrong, and I went back to each survey site I signed up, carefully reviewed their information, especially their privacy policies, and I found out the answer to those spams. Among the 15 survey sites I signed up with, 4 -5 survey sites have very "open" privacy policy - meaning I would agree to received offers from "third" parties.. Apparently they shared (or maybe even sold) my personal information, and I consider them SCAMs! I immediately canceled/unsubscribed from those SCAM sites. I went through SurveyScout's list, did my own research on each survey site, and made my own decisions on signing up or not, It was very time consuming as you can imagine. Honestly I was furious and frustrated - I couldn't believe SurveyScout provided me such a "good opportunity" to get spams.I requested a refund from SurveyScout and got my money back. I am not sure if SurveyScout did any research on each survey site on their list, but one thing I am sure is they were promoting anything they can find, just for commission, even they are paid and already made money from their "paid survey database"!
Lesson learned? - Stay away from any websites (free or paid) promoting scams!
1. 03-09-2007 19:40 I paid $34.95 and followed the directions to participate in surveys. I have always loved filling forms so thought this would be a good opportunity to have some fun and earn a little extra money. I thought I would at least get my investment back. Shortly after signing up, I started receiving TONS of spam in my email. I tried to figure out why when up to that point I hadn't had any spam. Then I realized it started shortly after registering with SurveyScout. I am totally frustrated that I spent my money only to get caught up in receiving about 100 emails a day that I have to spend time deleting. Now I am hesitant to try any more survey companies. 2. 21-07-2008 20:35 Hi Tina, I am sorry to hear that. That is exactly what happened to me. TONs of spam emails and even telemarketing calls. When did you paid the $34.95? If it's within 45 or 60? days you might be able to request a refund. Do you remember what paid survey sites on SurveyScout's list you signed up with? If the paid survey sites you signed up with are not on my list, you need to cancel or unscrible. That might help with spams. Like I said, before you sign up with ANY company, you need to read their Privacy Policy and Terms. That is what I did and all the paid surveys sites on my lists are "safe". I am sorry you have to go through this, and I hope you don't give up doing paid surveys, because it's a good way (Easy and Free) to make some extra money online. Let me know if you have any questions. Write Comment/Review
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