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Are paid surveys for real? How does it work? How much can I make doing paid surveys? Can I really make $100 an hour taking paid online surveys?... Our answers to the most asked questions, and the truth you need to know about paid surveys.

1. Can I really get paid to take online surveys? Is Paid Surveys a Scam?

YES, you can really get paid taking surveys online. paid surveys is for real, NOT a scam 
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many legitimate market research companies pay consumers like you for taking makret research surveys and expressing your opinion on products, services, ads, ideas etc.

2. Do I have to pay to take surveys and get paid?

Absolutely NOT
! Legitimate surveys companies never ask you to pay to take surveys. They are always FREE to join, and it cost absolutely NOTHING to take surveys and get paid! Please be aware the difference between survey sites and Paid to Sign Up offer sites, the later pays you for signing up offers, and sometimes you might need to pay upfront a small amount to try the offers.

3. How do paid surveys work?

You sign up with (join) a market research/paid survey company’s research panel, provide your contact information (such as email and home address) and basic (and sometimes a little more detailed) demographic information such as your name, gender, age etc... When the survey company has a market research survey that fits your profile, they will send you an email inviting you to participate. They will indicate what the reward will be for completing the survey. You take the survey, if you qualify and complete the survey, you will get paid by the survey company. Often if you don’t qualify for the survey, you will still earn a entry to enter in a sweepstakes drawing.

4. Why so many people think paid surveys are scams?

I think there are FIVE main reasons:

First, there ARE many scam sites claiming to be paid survey companies and pay people taking online surveys, but in fact they just want to have your personal information, not only they will turn around later sell it so you will get tons of spam.

The Second, there are many websites promoting those "scam" paid survey companies just for commission no matter what. Often it is difficult to tell what is real legitimate survey company/site and what is not for survey beginners.

The third. Many paid offers sites advertise themselves (or claim on their own websites) as paid survey sites. The truth of the matter is, even some of them do have paid surveys (usually low paying ones), their main "business" is actually paid offers. This could make people confused and often give false impression that paid surveys are NOT FREE, and unfortunately give paid surveys a bad name.

The fourth. There are many paid survey directory sites charge people a membership fee to access their database, and all they offer is a list/directory of paid survey sites. Many of those survey directory sites exaggerate how much money you can make by taking surveys in the hope that you will believe that their membership fee is worth paying for.

Finally, lot of survey starters do not realize that it takes a while to get paid. Two or three weeks after signing up and taking some surveys, you don't see the money coming in and you start questioning this paid surveys thing is just another online scam. Lot of people just give up this way because they don't know if they signed up with legitimate survey companies and completed surveys, they will get paid, however, it takes time- lot of survey companies have minimum payout requirement to cash out reward, and it certainly takes time to reach that requirement. Also, it takes average 2-3 weeks for surveys companies to process payment. 

5. How much can I make from taking paid surveys?

The answer really depends on several factors: 1).How many legitimate paid survey sites did you sign up with; 2). Your demographic profile which determines the number and types of surveys you get and qualify; 3). The amount of time you spend participating in surveys, focus groups, etc; 4). How lucky you are when it comes to drawings, rattles and sweepstakes.

I would say if you signed up a number of good survey sites and take the majority of the surveys you are invited, you could make $1000 to $2000 a year in cash, gift certificates and prize combined.  After over 3 years doing surveys, currently I personally earn average $200 a month (spend about an hour a day) from taking online surveys (no counting referrals).

Can you really make $100 an hour? - It is possible to make $100 for an one hour focus group discussion, but you won't have this kind of opportunity to fill a whole day's work.  The truth is, you are not going to get rich or make a full time salary by doing paid surveys.  However you certainly CAN make pretty good extra cash. 

6. Are there really 300 or 400 and even 500 paid survey sites that are actually pay?

Absolutely not
! Over the years I only found about a little over 100 real legitimate paid survey companies, most of them have paid me, and the rest I haven't reach payout yet. Besides the leigit survey sites, I also signed up with other 200+ so called "survey" sites when I started doing paid surveys and of course I have never recevied real market research paid surveys from them except spams!

If you see any websites (paid or free) that list hundreds of paid surveys sites, please be aware!  Lot of those websites just promote anything they can, no matter it is scam or spam. Remember, more is not always better!

7. Should I pay a database/directory/list for paid survey sites?

No. With some effort, you should be able to find all yourself. The problem with those database/directory is they usually promote everything they can find for commissions, no matter it is scam or spam, and they can not be trusted. If you are reading this article right now,  you have found the best paid survey resource - MySurvey123.com provides the best FREE paid survey lists and honest paid survey reviews!

8. How do I start?

Please follow the step-by-step instructions in my another article Paid Survey Guide For Beginners
Last Updated ( Saturday, 23 January 2010 )
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annonymous   |2010-03-29 21:15:53
Is payment from these things considered income by the IRS?
mlynn   |2009-11-21 19:34:44
Hi, please check out the Teens & Kids Survey List.
hdfkj kjlsdhf  - :)   |2009-11-21 15:47:31
you keep saying they sites have to belegitimate, which do you recommend that actually pay ? and will accept teens to take the paid survey?
thanks
mlynn  - re: Gain Opinion   |2009-11-01 17:57:39
Hi John, the Google ads are random and I have blocked some ads that I know are basically "junk" sites... I do NOT approve these ads and you have to use your own judgment.

For Gain Opinion - if ask for you to pay, so skip it - it's not a real paid survey site.

Hope it helps.
DIERIGJ  - Gain Opinion   |2009-10-31 04:43:54
Hi Mlynn....

There are Google ads on your website for paid survey sites, one of them being for
Gain Opinion. Do you approve these ads or are they random from Google and should NOT be trusted? This particular ad mentions
P&G as being a sponsor.

Thanks,
John D
Cincinnati
mlynn  - re: GabsMom   |2009-08-25 21:01:22
You sure can have a life while still doing surveys..lol. I only check my survey email box once or twice a day. The key is you need to sign up with REAL survey sites, not SCAMs.
Claudette Klempka wrote:
I guess you have to be on line all day to get anything. I DO HAVE A LIFE. This sure looks like a scam to me.
Claudette Klempka  - GabsMom   |2009-08-25 09:20:34
I have registered w. several sites, over 6mo. ago and have yet to receive any rewards. I guess you have to be on line all day to get anything. I DO HAVE A LIFE. This sure looks like a scam to me.
mlynn   |2009-06-18 23:34:25
I just want to thank everybody for your kind comments! I was "shocked" and honored to learn that my site was mentioned on AARP magazine. I am very glad to learn many people find this site is helpful. I will continue to work on and improve this site to make it a great resource for anyone who want to make extra money with legitimate online paid surveys.
len   |2009-06-15 01:42:04
HI there.. good thing I read this article. I've been looking for a real work-from-home job..I signed up to a lot of websites but haven't started until now. how about those get paid by posting ads. Do you have any idea about that?
I was about to give up on searching. No need to give up now.let me try paid servey...
Thanks fro writing this.
Jason Stevens  - APPREATION   |2009-03-23 11:44:26


THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!

It is about time someone told the truth about paying online surveys.
MARIE   |2009-03-15 12:36:19
HI! I ALSO FOUND THIS INFO TO AARP AND YOUR SITE ADD UP TO MY KNOWLEDGE ABOUT PAID SURVEY. I GOT PAID FROM MY SURVEY IN FOCUS GROUP TOO...SO THANK YOU FOR THE HELPFUL TIPS...
linda owens  - Nurses Aide   |2009-02-27 17:30:37
just found this very interesting and glad i read it and glad i read mt aarp book through and through. thank you so much!!!!!
Tom R.   |2009-02-24 18:40:07
Thanks for the info and being mentioned by AARP. I have already started receiving surveys and getting either pai or rewarded in some way.
Florence Valloni   |2009-02-23 09:54:19
Thank you. You are just what I'm looking for.
Anonymous   |2009-02-23 05:05:02
thanks for the info
tomcat   |2009-02-12 00:11:27
Yes, if the whole world was as honest as Mei then the world would be a much better place. Keep up the good work. You know they always say what go's around comes around........
Ramona Richardson   |2009-02-11 14:41:45
What is legit, and works, then give it a try. Thank you for the insight and reviews into free surveys. Opinions of others are very important and valuable when trying to help other people in this society today.
Ramona Richardson   |2009-02-11 14:08:42
I,am an AARP member and I am trying to earn extra income due to an early retirement and personal obligations due to tropical hurricanes in the area effecting my home and other family obligations. February 8, 2009, my church anouncement mentioned the availability for AARP services i.e. income tax preparation and daily programs for members and local 50 plus senoirs who wish to partake of the services.
Dorla   |2009-02-11 09:19:22
I have been looking for something to do that would help bring in extra cash. When I got my March/April 2009 AARP magazine, and I got to reading the article Earn Extra Money-fast that started on page 30. What really caught my eye was the online survey. :zzz
gk   |2009-02-07 18:07:32
Reference to your site is found in the March/April 2009 "The AARP" magazine in an article titled, "Earn Extra Money-Fast" written by Sally Abrahms. It is on page 32 but you can find it online through the magazine link on the AARP website.
Mei   |2009-02-03 20:29:47
Hi Dj,

You are welcome and thanks for the comment! :grin
Dj Btz - The Dryer   |2009-02-03 15:46:44
Wether or not I decide to use the information you've provided here, thanks a ton for preventing me from wasting time and money elsewhere. You rock!!!
Mei   |2009-02-01 21:01:14
Hi Patty,

Thank you very much for the heads up! I really really appreciate it!

May I ask which issue of AARP magazine, do you think I find it online?

Thanks again for the info, I am excited to hear that! :grin :zzz
Patty   |2009-01-31 11:58:23
Hi There,
Just wanted to let you know I found your info in the aarp magazine and you come recommeened so I'm goint to give thia a try..Thanks, Patty
Dian   |2009-01-31 09:38:40
Thanks for the information I need to get started.
Mary   |2009-01-26 16:52:40
Thanks for being honest and for the help a new person can use and trust. Not to many of you around any more. Thanks again!
cheryl   |2009-01-02 18:56:08
Wow! I finally found an honest person I can trust. One question, what is the best way to receive payment for each survey?
Thanks!!
gretta   |2008-10-04 03:44:33
I have enlighten upon reading this topic,
Since i am a beginner and looking for legitimate work at home jobs, where do i will get started? I\'m new here...

Thanks
Mei   |2008-08-28 11:37:52
Hi Kerry,

I make average $200/month spending about hour a day - not counting referrals, just from surveys. However, I can make more if I spend more time.

My demographic: married with 2 young kids, work part time, main grocery shopper for the household, and main/shared decision maker for everything in the house. :grin

I am with all the survey sites on my survey list, except the ones just for college students/African American/Hispanic Americans.

Hope it give you more ideas.
Kerry   |2008-08-28 09:50:24
If you already clarified this on site I apologize but just wanted to make sure when you say how much you earn per month that you are not including the money for referrals-only money earned from actually taking surveys. Wanted to check before I dive in . By the way, thanks for soo much info. I know it took alot of time.
Mei   |2008-08-10 11:01:58
Hi JryL,

Please read next article \"Paid Survey Guide for Beginners\" and follow the step by step instructions to get started doing paid surveys! Good luck!
JryL   |2008-08-10 10:51:17
H!..
so, HOW do i start?. hehehe.. im new here... pls tell me
Mei   |2008-07-13 17:22:20
Hi Pam,

You are welcome. I am glad you find this site helpful. Thanks for your comment!
pam   |2008-07-13 15:58:00
I am new to this game and your site has helped me so much and saved me so much grief. Thank you.

pam
Mei   |2008-06-25 00:09:05
Hi dest,

Check out the Paid Survey List on this site, and sign up with them starting from the top!
tiny   |2008-06-25 00:04:42
what websites r good?
Mei   |2008-05-15 20:03:52
Hi Ang,

Thanks for the kind comment.

Have you read my article "Paid Survey Guide for beginners"? - which is basically set up a free dedicated free emails address then sign up with all the paid survey sites on my Paid Survey Lists..The survey sites will send you surveys...

You can contact me through the contact forum (the link is at the top of the site..)

PTR - Click the "Paid To Read Email" link on the main menu...

Look forward to hearing from you.
Ang   |2008-05-15 17:22:01
, Well Mei, it's a very nice information since I tried to browse about this one for long time, could you give me more information about the recent real paid survey, PTR, PPC and etc please, and where I can email you privately?

Thank you very much
Mei   |2008-04-07 11:09:14
Hi Patrick,

Thank you very much for the kind comment and wishes! Welcome and best wishes to you too!
patrick   |2008-04-07 01:10:42
I definitly recommande your site, at last some one is honest in the jungle's scam of the net. stop the dream and face the thrue, even the big firms are suporting the thiefs. Thank you and long life to you
Mei   |2008-04-06 12:27:29
Hi Scott,

Yes I know it's not much..but for me surveys it's just a way to make extra cash, not a JOB. Also I take surveys only on my spare time, while watching TVs or surfing the net...And I consider it an extra bonus... :grin
scott   |2008-04-06 07:31:40
so what you're saying is for about 50 hours of work a month, you make $200? Do you really work for $4/hr.? Why would any one do such a thing? igh
Mei   |2008-03-28 19:15:04
Hi Jeff,

Thank you for the kind comment, I am glad you found this site helpful.

Best regards,
Jeff   |2008-03-28 16:30:43
While looking at all the websites that seem to charge for this information, you give it here for free.I found it on accident. You saved me money and headaches. There are still kind people in this world after all.
Thank You,
Mei   |2008-03-21 15:51:32
Hi misshunter,

You are welcome and thanks for your comment! I am glad you found this site helpful! Good luck to you!

Best regards,
misshunter   |2008-03-21 14:48:00
I found your info by chance also. Thank you so much for being honest and you really did answer every single question I had! I have received at least 500 spam messages over the past 7 days! I noticed that every "survey" site I sign up for thus far wants money!! I have never had to pay anybody for me to make some extra money, that is a little backwards!! Thanks again!!
Mei   |2008-02-24 11:05:30
Hi Patty,

Thank you for visiting my site!

Sorry I can't tell you how much you can make by June. But I can tell you you probably won't make much. Since it does take time for beginners to start making money. If you want to make money fast, you might be disappointed.

However, I still suggest you give it a try. Just take a couple of days signing up with ALL the survey sites and start taking surveys and see how it goes. At the mean time, looking for other ways to make extra money.

Read my advice article: Paid Survey Guide for beginners first, then sign up with ALL the survey sites on my list. You will start receiving surveys.

Good luck to you and don't hesitate to ask questions if you need help.

Best regards,
AngelEyes   |2008-02-24 09:49:38
I'm new and want to make some money to pay for my wedding. I have a job but would like to work from home as well, I saw your sight and thought this might work, can you help me get started. Honestly how much could I really make by June.
Patty
Mei   |2008-01-24 10:15:01
Hi Paul,

Thank you for the kind comment, I am glad and it's a pleasure to know this site is helpful to others.

Best regards!
Paul   |2008-01-23 22:26:20
Mei, thanks for being honest and also for your consideration for others. It seems as if liars, scammers, and thieves are omnipresent on the internet these days. That said, it can be almost impossible at times to get the truth from any source. Thanks for being a good considerate person. :upset
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