Anyone do surveys??!!!

[VanillaBean]

I also love love love surveys!!! One site in paticular..www.surveyspot.comI have earned over $50 in a couple months by just completing surveys through them. You should sign up...I think you can also put me down as a referer.. but not sure. if you can and want to and need my email addy..its nila_bean@hotmail.com Underscore only between nila and bean. Check it out!!!

[lunchlady]

VanillaBean
Go to this site and you will find so may it take you day to look at all of them.
This is how I pay form my internet by doing survey.
http://www.surveypolice.com

[dmg260]

do you actually get real cash?? all the ones i've seen use "cash" credits to only be used on things that people dont usually need .."buy 6 omaha steaks .. get 6 free... $75.00 off of any of our great bags (which all start at prices of $400.00 or higher!!!!) ... lol

[tbear]

My favorite survey sites are http://us.lightspeedpanel.com/index.html and www.mysurvey.com. I have used my points for clothing, shoes, cash, magazine subscriptions, etc.

[djfields]

how do you get the cash? Do they send a check or do you have to open up a paypal account? thanks

[slance68]

As far as getting paid it depends on the site - most are now going to paypal. Here is a site that has tons of survey sites listed. I personally don't like Lightspeed - they wear out your e-mail address and 99% of the stuff they send you - you will not qualify for.

http://www.internetpaidsurveys.com/

[lunchlady]

I have been doing survey for cash for about four years. So far this year I have made $170.
I make about $500 a year. Sometimes it does take a about two months to get your money. I make a copy of everthing and keep records.
But it does take allot of time. As of this time I only had one that has not paid.But I will keep on them till I here from them. They are Advisory Panel and I email every week.
lunchlady1

[VanillaBean]

oh yes the cash comes in the form of a check. now granted some survey sites you get points or credits towards gift cards and the like.. but surveyspot is all cash plus entries into their sweepstakes drawing. Also Lightspeed.com and Synovate.com and greenfieldonline. They all have given me cold hard cash for surveys. It can take up to 6 weeks for it to show up on your account, but it is so worth it. Thanks for the heads-up on other sites. Much appreciated.

[Mrs. Bargain]

I've had a lot of problems with surveys. I fill out all my information and they give me a listing of five other sites which are exactly the same as them. Then with in a few days I recieve tons of emails trying to get me to buy stuff. And some of the information they ask I feel is too much. For example why do they need to know my family memebers names, etc. They aren't doing the surveys, I am. The only surveys I have had which I found worth anything were surveys where they ask you about the samples you tried.

[VanillaBean]

Oh don't give up. www.surveyspot.com and www.greenfieldonline.com are just a couple where you definetly do not need to purchase a thing. I have gotten money for my time doing them.

also www.synovate.com

[mom363546]

Oh don't give up. www.surveyspot.com and www.greenfieldonline.com are just a couple where you definetly do not need to purchase a thing. I have gotten money for my time doing them.

also www.synovate.com


I may get brave and try these! Right after this forum openend I went to one of those sites 1 1/2 hours later in order to claim my prize (which started out as $16 from the survey co. then it was a lap top 1 1/2 hrs. later) which was now a $50 gas card. After all that I had to pick 6 offers to complete my survey each one requiring a credit card to either purchase something or pay shipping. The end result it was going to cost me approx $48 to get a $50 gas card. Now I'm scared that was a lot of time waisted.

[VanillaBean]

These couple sites do not require you to participate in any sponsor offers. please trust me. i have been paid already. also I have $31 sitting waiting for to me to collect, I just haven't yet. That money is from surbeyspot!!!

[VanillaBean]

this site wont let you join unless you click on their banner ad somewhere. thats how they weed out people they dont want. I tried signing up for 2 hrs the other day, including emailing them, and I was told I had to find a banner on certain web pages which they would not specify as to which websites show there banner either!:confused:

[mom2fussbudgets]

My favorite survey place is http://www.mysurvey.com/

You earn points; then you have various redemption options. I usually redeem mine for money which comes to me in the form of a check. You won't get rich, but after several months, I usually earn enough money to take my family out for a nice dinner.

I will definitely try some of the other recommendations. Thanks!

[Mrs. Bargain]

how exactly does the pay to read emails work? Is it a scam? Are they trying to sell you something? Anybody do them?

[Mrs. Bargain]

I also went to the site Annikas. It had a lot of information. I'm still leery of joining surveys, but I gave a couple more of them a try. There was one I had a question about. It was Homeschool.com, they send you products to try for homeschooling children. Has anyone ever heard of them or know anything about them? Thanks for everyones help. I really appreciate all the advice!

[mom2fussbudgets]

how exactly does the pay to read emails work? Is it a scam? Are they trying to sell you something? Anybody do them?

The only reputable place I know of is My Points. The send you e-mails, you get points for clicking through, more points if you take advantage of the offer. You can also earn points with online purchases through approved merchants. When you accumulate enough points, you can trade them for gift cards. I've been a member for years and love it.

www.mypoints.com

[LisaRKR]

VanillaBean, I was wondering HOW :confused: you have actually made money with surveyspot.com? I have been a member with them for over 5 years, taking at least 3000 surveys, some that last for more than 45 minutes, and I have NEVER received anything from them except entries into drawings. I keep taking the surveys, perhaps like an idiot, hoping that my cash cow will come in and I will hit the jackpot drawing that I have 100000000 entries into! LOL.

Seriously, if you have any hints, please let us know! I can't wait for some tips!

Thank you in advance!

[Faith]

I'd like to know how to get cash from surveyspot also. It seems to me they don't offer cash rewards as much as chances at their drawings. Does anyone KNOW anyone that has won from their drawings?

[VanillaBean]

Maybe I am in a diffferent demographic than you? I have just sent out for a check in the amount of $31.00. I submitted it to be sent to me on April 19th.
I already got a 20 dollar check from them. That was for trying out a Betty Crocker Boxed Homestyle Potatos. They sent it to me thru reg mail and then emailed me a couple days later with a follow-up survey on how my family liked them. 2 weeks later after that survey was submitted, I got a check in the mail and in went in the bank and cleared. All I can say/guess is I qualify for surveys in a demographic that has surveys with cash rewards too! i am sorry you have had no luck.

[Cinnamon]

I've been doing online surveys for over five years. I'm signed up with many different online survey sites.

Here some good sites to sign up at.

WWW.MYSURVEY.COM
WWW.ZOOMPANEL.COM
WWW.EPOLL.COM
WWW.NPDOR.COM

[VanillaBean]

ok I may be having lots of blonde moments because that site talked ALOT of pinecone and what their banners looked like, but, none of them worked.

[celtmaidn]

The Pinecone links on AmyLynns pages are generally not active links. Pinecone places the links every few months at various sites through the internet, and IF you happen to stumble upon one (which can be difficult) you should click on it. If you belong to AmyLynns list, you will generally get a heads up that the links will be active for a day or two, and where to expect to look for them. I hope this helps clear up a little of the confusion.



hint: check them every few days

[lemmonflower]

It worked for me today at 8:58.

[cath_31]

how exactly does the pay to read emails work? Is it a scam? Are they trying to sell you something? Anybody do them?

These sites sponsors are trying to sell you something, but you don't have to buy on some of the sites. I use memolink.com which sends you emails that you get points for reading (clicking on). You can also get points by shopping through them for many national retailers. There are short surveys you can take to get points and my favorite is the trivia question. When you get it right you get 5 points. They have a site of the day you can click on to get 3 points. The only downside is that it takes quite awhile to earn anything. In the past they had some problems with the time it took to get your prize, but I have redeemed points and gotten a $25 Wal-Mart gift card and a $10 Chili's gift card. I also donated point to the American Red Cross ($10 by redeeming my points for this). I am now working towards a $50 Wal-Mart gift card- I still need 29,400 points. I would suggest you check it out to see if it might interest you. They have a refer-a-friend where you get 100 points if you enter your friends name and e-mail and then they join. So if any of you want to join and want to help out a "Wal-Mart loving friend", just let me know- lol.

[.:rach:.]

[QUOTE=gwenelda;1773]I just found a site that keeps the pinecone survey banner updated for your convience in trying to get in. From what I understand they only accept people that are between the ages of 18-24 for some odd reason. I did fill out the app though and it stated I would be notified in a few days to let me know if I qualify which I more than likely wont due to the age group...etc. Anyway, here is the site to sign up for pinecone:




I joined Pinecone a few weeks ago and I'm 29, so that can't be true.

Good luck, I hope you get in. It's my favorite!

[Cpogie]

Gee, I haven't been a member of Greenfields for very long, did one survey so far, got a check in the mail yesterday for $5.00, I like that!!!

[VanillaBean]

See I feel so happy you finally got some kind of reward. I just did a survey in which they sent me a cd-rom to watch a couple episodes from court tv and then answer questions. It will add 15 dollars to my account. I love them sites!!!:D

[Cpogie]

See I feel so happy you finally got some kind of reward. I just did a survey in which they sent me a cd-rom to watch a couple episodes from court tv and then answer questions. It will add 15 dollars to my account. I love them sites!!!:D


Gee, that was sure a good survey, watch tv and get paid, I like that!! Good that you got $15.00 for it too!!!

[Bay]

I do Pinecone surveys. Been doing them for months now and I take a couple a month. I always get paid. :)

[vernonia1]

You are so lucky! I can never seem to find theri banner to sign up :0(

Cherie

[vernonia1]

Here is my idea. I signed up for a free excite.com email account & ONLY use i for surveys. I check it daily.

Hope this helps,

Cherie


I've had a lot of problems with surveys. I fill out all my information and they give me a listing of five other sites which are exactly the same as them. Then with in a few days I recieve tons of emails trying to get me to buy stuff. And some of the information they ask I feel is too much. For example why do they need to know my family memebers names, etc. They aren't doing the surveys, I am. The only surveys I have had which I found worth anything were surveys where they ask you about the samples you tried.

[JANEILEE]

i have been surveys for 3 months. in several surveys i have a total of $8.60. it gets frustratin because i do lots of them every day. i am a new member. Hello

[VanillaBean]

Hello Jane, I know it gets frustrating. it was for me at first. Make sure on each of the sites that you are a member for that you fill out your profile. This helps them to determine just what surveys you qualify for and then send them. I also log onto each homepage of each site everyday so they will have a record that I visit constantly, which, in turn shows them I am serious about survey taking. Also, welcome to the SS Forum. Glad to have you.:p

[Eric333]

I signed up for Pinecone last night Sun June 10
Today Mon June 11 I received an email from them saying I have been accepted
They sent me my log in id and password
Boy that was fast

[KERRY469]

I have been a member with them for at least a year, probably more. I love that they started paying out thru paypal. I hated getting $5 checks here and there.

I am a busy beaver doing surveys all the time. I get points for many which you cash out for cool stuff. If anyone wants links to join them, I'll be more than happy to give them to you off list.
Kerry

[2lilangels]

I do Pincone and love it! I have been with them for about a year or so. you can also try this survey site



It also pays for surveys you qualify for.

[hvacwife]

I sign up for them get half way through and get a message thanking me for doing their survey but I don't qualify. Even the same with the site treasuretrooper.com
As soon as I put my Alaska zip code in I'm done.

[mom363546]

Well if thats what it said then I'd say yes it will take 4-6 wks for the money to land in your account.

[hvacwife]

i signed up for one site and it gave me over 1000 junk emails in one day.

[VanillaBean]

Yes it does take that long for SurveySpot. I check everyday where it says unclaimed rewards- If money was in there and I hadn't checked it out- they put in RED lettering that you have unclaimed rewards. I have $19.00 now- waiting for another $12 before I cash out. It is a very good site.

[celtmaidn]

Here is a quick hint, Google Annika's and one of the first listings that should come up would be either her MSN group or her web page. She lists over 700 survey sites, including a black list to tell you what not to join, because of spam or wanting you to pay for a list of sites. She has tons of other information on making a little extra money on line. Be careful, further down the list when you Google Annika's is a link to an adult star, so stick with the top of the list, and look for the one that says msn in the address.

I don't know if I can actually post the link to her web page here, since I am an assistant manager there, and some of my referral links are on the PTR listings page.

If you can't find her group or page, let me know and I will get the link to you if you are interested.


And sorry to the ones who messaged me, and I didn't get right back to them, I had some computer issues that were giving me a real headache! Fixed now tho!
Pat

[Taglady]

I do www.partnership-plus.com/signup/index.cfm for a year long survey on clothes that you buy. It pays $75.00 a year, all you do is list any clothes you have bought or gotten as a gift. It gives you 250 points per month which you can turn in for cash or other rewards.

[mom2fussbudgets]

Sounds interesting! I don't buy clothing every single month though. Does that matter? Do you just list your own clothes? Or can you list your entire family's?

[Taglady]

:)
No if you don't buy anything just put zero's in and you still get the 250 points.
I have been doing this for 3 years now. I put in whatever is purchased for my household.

[mom2fussbudgets]

Thanks for the info!

[notyard]

I have belonged to Zoompanel for about three years now. They keep fairly active. I have received many products to trial at home. My earned Zoompoints have been redeemed for children's books, a pizza peel and cutter, CD's, and so forth. They offer a lot of prize choices, or you can just keep saving your points to either redeem on one big points item or several small points items at once. I really like Zoompanel. You do have to use your points within a year, though, or the older ones will drop off. (Thank goodness, fingers crossed, never had that happen!)

After reading about Surveyspot here, I signed up a few weeks ago. I filled out dozens and dozens of surveys that only gave you entries into the drawing and felt a little frustrated, but I finally received two that told me that they will deposit money into my account, and a trial that will pay $10 once completed.

[terrisatx]

Global Test Market panel is good too, www.surveyspot.com,

[sweety19]

Has anyone heard about pinecone survey????? How is it.....do I need to pay for offers for doing surveys......

[L711inda]

Has anyone heard about pinecone survey????? How is it.....do I need to pay for offers for doing surveys......

Pinecone is the best one if you can get in! No, you don't pay a thing - they pay you to do surveys and test products.

[Cpogie]

I did belong to Pinecone Research but haven't received anything from them, paid survey's that is, they have alot of surveys on the site that do not pay anything.....so you can fill them out to your hearts content and get nada....I still love Opinion Place, aka National Family Opinion

[celtmaidn]

they have alot of surveys on the site that do not pay anything.....so you can fill them out to your hearts content and get nada

?? huh?? The only non paid Pinecone surveys I have ever done where the ones they sent as "Profile Boosters" or whatever they call them. Usually when I get one of those, I know a paid one will be along shortly. Odd that you do or did a lot of non paid surveys for them. I know they will only pay you for the ones they send you an invite to.

[Cpogie]

here are some of the survey numbers available right now...on Pinecone

Survey 27904-3001
Survey 28217-1001
Survey 28300-1001
Survey 28999-3003
Survey 29168-2002
Survey 29664-1001
Survey 29907-1001
Survey 30485-1001
Survey 30676-1003
Survey 31204-1001
Survey 31223-2001
Survey 31249-1001
Survey 31249-2001
Survey 31542-1001
Survey 31546-1001
Survey 31583-1002
Survey 31612-2001
Survey 31833-1001

[w1df10wr]

Hi everyone =)

One of my favorite survery places is e-Rewards. Sometimes they give a partial credit for a survey I have not qualified for. That added up to $5 in credit in three weeks. Zoompanel is my other favorite.

[w1df10wr]

here are some of the survey numbers available right now...on Pinecone

Survey 27904-3001
Survey 28217-1001
Survey 28300-1001
Survey 28999-3003
Survey 29168-2002
Survey 29664-1001
Survey 29907-1001
Survey 30485-1001
Survey 30676-1003
Survey 31204-1001
Survey 31223-2001
Survey 31249-1001
Survey 31249-2001
Survey 31542-1001
Survey 31546-1001
Survey 31583-1002
Survey 31612-2001
Survey 31833-1001


Only people chosen for a survey will be allowed to do one of those. That is what I like about Pinecone, they send an email if I qualify for one.

[countrygirl]

I love the lightspeed panel survey spot, I have received cash and and DVD's.
You earn points and from there you can redeem points for items.

[countrygirl]

My favorite survey sites are http://us.lightspeedpanel.com/index.html and www.mysurvey.com. I have used my points for clothing, shoes, cash, magazine subscriptions, etc.

I love this site I use it all the time. I have used my points for cash and DVD's. I just love this site.

[mom2fussbudgets]

Hi countrygirl! Welcome! :)

[vwbuggin]

I did belong to Pinecone Research but haven't received anything from them, paid survey's that is, they have alot of surveys on the site that do not pay anything.....so you can fill them out to your hearts content and get nada....I still love Opinion Place, aka National Family Opinion

I belong to Pinecone and do about 4 to 6 surveys a month and get $5 a survey! They are the best.

[rebate queen]

I tried to contact and join Pinecone. They won't let you join directly at their site. Said something about advertising for members in certain places on banners etc. I just dropped it from there but if anyone knows where they do this please let me know! Thanks

[lizmolik]

I tried to contact and join Pinecone. They won't let you join directly at their site. Said something about advertising for members in certain places on banners etc. I just dropped it from there but if anyone knows where they do this please let me know! Thanks

The thing about Pinecone is...they put their banners at random sites at random times...it is really hard to find one. I got lucky and was visiting a site where they were discussing it and someone pm'd me the link that they had just signed with. If I hear something I will let you know!

[rebate queen]

Thank you!:)

[Eric333]

Im in Pinecone
Ive been paid 2 times already
They are currently recruiting new members

[celtmaidn]

here are some of the survey numbers available right now...on Pinecone

Survey 27904-3001...
(edited for space)
...Survey 31612-2001
Survey 31833-1001

Only people chosen for a survey will be allowed to do one of those. That is what I like about Pinecone, they send an email if I qualify for one.

True, they will only pay you for the surveys you have been "invited" to. If you do all those surveys this week, and next week they need someone who fits your demographics, and you try to do the survey again, you will be denied for already answering it. You are supposed to wait for them to invite you.

[Cpogie]

Ok, thanks for letting me know, I have not gotten any requests from them yet, but I do check in every now and then....will keep checking in.

[VanillaBean]

I have and I only get a survey from them like once every couple months or so.

[rebate queen]

I have now been accepted by Maritz and I can't remember who suggested this company. Does anyone know about Maritz???

[lizmolik]

I have now been accepted by Maritz and I can't remember who suggested this company. Does anyone know about Maritz???

It is a secret shopper thing. I have done 2 shops for them...and still waiting for my pay! :( They sent me another one to do... but I am not doing it til I get my money! They are very quick with getting you a shop...but poor at getting you your money back!

[rebate queen]

It is a secret shopper thing. I have done 2 shops for them...and still waiting for my pay! :( They sent me another one to do... but I am not doing it til I get my money! They are very quick with getting you a shop...but poor at getting you your money back!

uh-oh:( :(

[teacheng1967]

:eek: I started to sign up, but quit before I had finished. I found some of their questions much too personal.....bunch of neb noses.

[mom363546]

I am looking for info on Vindale Research. I believe its some sort of survey site.

[stufnower]

Please let me know about pinecone, i would like to join them if you ever find a way that I can get in....thank you

[wendav13]

http://www.vindale.com/v/members/index.jsp

Here's the link - I just signed up myself!!

I am looking for info on Vindale Research. I believe its some sort of survey site.

[mom2fussbudgets]

That looks like an awesome place! Thanks! I just joined as well.

[wendav13]

Let me know what you think - I am hesitant to do the qualifying survey - you have to give a credit card...that makes me nervous!

[Mishkia]

Any place that asks for a credit card is one to avoid.. there is no reason a viable survey site needs that kind of info... sounds like one of those sites that ask you to complete offers to get "paid".... I wouldnt do it!

[lizmolik]

Any place that asks for a credit card is one to avoid.. there is no reason a viable survey site needs that kind of info... sounds like one of those sites that ask you to complete offers to get "paid".... I wouldnt do it!

I agree...I will not give out info like that...that is how people get scammed! There are survey sites out there that dont ask for that!

[mom2fussbudgets]

Let me know what you think - I am hesitant to do the qualifying survey - you have to give a credit card...that makes me nervous!


Where did they ask you for a credit card? I've been, and I've taken one survey, but I have not been asked for a credit card number.

[nutterfreebie]

Hi everyone. I have found some university websites that pay, too. I just signed up a few days ago, received an email inviting me to do a study three days later and received a $5 Amazon gift certificate two days after that. I am jazzed. My favorite site is PINECONE hands down because they send checks!! I have received several products to review for them over the last year, too.

[nutterfreebie]

Hi,

I'm sorry if I did something wrong in my original post. The addresses I added brought up pages with links that allowed you to register as a new participant. Are we not allowed to add links?

[Cpogie]

No not those, It is your login page to UCLA....that is not a survey site.

[Mishkia]

I am part of Survey Spot and actually got a Pinecone survey in there last night.. was shocked to see it there but it was for 5.00 so I was happy. :D

[Mishkia]

If you are looking for the banner.... PM me and i'll tell you where to look but I cant post it. I just saw it... :D

[koi]

If you are looking for the banner.... PM me and i'll tell you where to look but I cant post it. I just saw it... :D
yes i would like to join if they will let me thanks

[sparkle07]

yes i would like to join if they will let me thanks

I also would like to sign up.

[mike97]

don't do surveys from surveyspot that enter in sweepstakes only,wait for cash ones.I have found if I don't do them they will email me same survey saying it pays $3.Also the longer you are a member the more surveys they send that pay $.Been a member for 5 years(no money 1st year)but now I have $175 in account and have gotten checks from them for$38,17,100 and 50.Time will tell how you do

[mike97]

I'm a member of pinecone and have recently got email from them asking for referrals(at this time get nothing for referrals but ask for help letting them grow)I have gotten some friends to join.I can refer you if you want me to.Let me know

[Mishkia]

don't do surveys from surveyspot that enter in sweepstakes only,wait for cash ones.I have found if I don't do them they will email me same survey saying it pays $3.Also the longer you are a member the more surveys they send that pay $.Been a member for 5 years(no money 1st year)but now I have $175 in account and have gotten checks from them for$38,17,100 and 50.Time will tell how you do


I started in Survey Spot in June of this year and already have made about 100.00 so the idea that there is no money to be made right off isnt true.. its about your demographics and lifestyles as well as family. I disagree on not doing the smaller surveys that dont initally offer money... on several of them that were to be for sweeps entries only I ended up getting in on a PT and sometimes another survey that paid the 2nd time.. had one like that actually in July... paid 0.00 for the small 10 min. sweeps survey and the 2nd follow up was 25.00 for a 45 min.

If anyone is interested in Survey Spot.. you really have to use your own judgement and take into consideration what age category you and your family are in.. there are a lot of ifs but there IS money to be made with SS and they do pay.. I have gotten 4 checks from them since I started in June, has so far been my personal best paying site.. but it may not be for the next person.

GLA!!! :D

[VanillaBean]

I have to agree- I have gotten $60 some from them with only being a member for a few months now. I do ALL the surveys they send me. It DOES show that you are a willing participant and there for they send you more. I also agree that it depends on your demographics as well. Having children seems to help- my mom had signed up for this too and she doesn't get nearly the same amount of survey invites as I do. Just stick with them- IT DOES PAY OFF!!!

[reynassite]

true i do many i just which some where better. I used to even get products to test for free & then get to keep them!

[InfoPlease]

I'm a member of pinecone and have recently got email from them asking for referrals(at this time get nothing for referrals but ask for help letting them grow)I have gotten some friends to join.I can refer you if you want me to.Let me know

I would like to get refered for pinecone.

[PINEGOLFER]

I'm a member of pinecone and have recently got email from them asking for referrals(at this time get nothing for referrals but ask for help letting them grow)I have gotten some friends to join.I can refer you if you want me to.Let me know

I would like to join Pinecone how do i get referred do you need an email address

[SWINNING]

Hi Im new to this forum. I have been trying to get extra cash with surveys and it seems a lot of people like pinecone. Can you tell me where i can find a banner?

thanks

[SWINNING]

If you are looking for the banner.... PM me and i'll tell you where to look but I cant post it. I just saw it... :D

can you tell me how to get to the banner also?

[Cpogie]

Pinecone banners show up on various web sites, and only when they recruit for there site, so I don't think anyone can refer you to a site that you will find the banner, and you cannot sign up at the site, as you probably know, I have been using My Survey for many years, and they pay for surveys, when you have 1,000 points you can cash it in for $10.00, it has been around for many years and they notify you when they have surveys for you! Goodluck and welcome to SS forums.

[Cpogie]

can you tell me how to get to the banner also?

message me, I found one for you...

[notyard]

I participated in surveys via snail mail for over twelve years and online for over nine years now. In the past three days, though, I've run across two surveys sent from a large survey company that I've worked with several months that send my virus and spyware software warning systems into full alert. The virus software program warning system tells me that the sites have been involved in phishing scams. There isn't a survey out there worth risking a virus or phishing scam--I close the browser immediately and run my virus and spyware programs again just to be safe. Is anyone else experiencing this warning when opening some surveys? :(

[mom363546]

I don't do surveys but... here a week or so ago I picked up a trojan virus.I think i got it in here but don't know where.I had skipped my daily scan and then the next day it was found and removed.It scared me.Now I make sure I do all avgs daily requirements everyday. I agree so survey or sample is worth a virus!

[Cpogie]

I participated in surveys via snail mail for over twelve years and online for over nine years now. In the past three days, though, I've run across two surveys sent from a large survey company that I've worked with several months that send my virus and spyware software warning systems into full alert. The virus software program warning system tells me that the sites have been involved in phishing scams. There isn't a survey out there worth risking a virus or phishing scam--I close the browser immediately and run my virus and spyware programs again just to be safe. Is anyone else experiencing this warning when opening some surveys? :(

I haven't had any problem, but what survey sites are you having a problem with?

[notyard]

Three SurveySpot surveys so far--one with a big FIVE DOLLAR survey in the subject line, one new car survey, and early this morning, one from the survey search page for home improvement. It's only from one of the many survey companies from which SurveySpot sends out surveys so far as I can tell, but I never go to the page to find out once I receive the virus/spyware/phishing website warning--I catch a "confirmit" in the web address just before my virus/spyware software starts sending up the rockets, but I'm not certain that is the company's name--it could just be another command in reference to the e-mail address or the key for the survey. I'm not having any problems with Ipsos, Vovici, Burke, or any of the other companies from which SurveySpot sends surveys, any of the Zoompanel surveys, any Synovate surveys, any manufacturer panel surveys, or any other surveys. I have been making a note of the six digit survey numbers every time now, so I can send it to SurveySpot the next time it happens.

[Cpogie]

Boy, somehow someone got your email addy I think, anyways better to be safe then sorry for doing a survey that could cost you $$, there are scams everywhere, so it is scary and you have to be careful 24/7...I belong to that site too, but havent had anything lately...but thanks for the heads up!!

[notyard]

Definitely a good reason to only use web-based e-mail; keep more than one e-mail account for different things; never actually download e-mail to your computer; keep your virus and spyware software updated; use the firewall; stay away from IM; and anything else you can do to keep the scammers away. Gave a Frogpond recommended website low points specifically because you had to lower your security settings to rock bottom to even access the website--nothing that website or any survey offers is worth a virus or spyware. Very glad that the virus and spyware software works!--I use a program that I pay for, but AVG I believe offers it for free--downloaded that for a friend, as they are actually still running on long-in-the-tooth Windows 98, and so many other virus and spyware prevention programs won't run on their dinosaur. I highly recommend Kim Komando's computer website--she can clue you in on many good free programs and also help you out with computer problems. Kim Komando also appears on her radio show in several markets (WLS Chicago I know of for certain). She recommends some really good free programs for virus and spyware protection/removal. Here's the link to her website:
http://www.komando.com

[Cpogie]

My son just had his computer redone and they installed the AVG software, they like it!

[Mishkia]

I participated in surveys via snail mail for over twelve years and online for over nine years now. In the past three days, though, I've run across two surveys sent from a large survey company that I've worked with several months that send my virus and spyware software warning systems into full alert. The virus software program warning system tells me that the sites have been involved in phishing scams. There isn't a survey out there worth risking a virus or phishing scam--I close the browser immediately and run my virus and spyware programs again just to be safe. Is anyone else experiencing this warning when opening some surveys? :(



Can you PM me and tell me what site that was?

[Cpogie]

Can you PM me and tell me what site that was?

see above, post 102, she mentions the web site...

[VanillaBean]

This is strange to me since I am a member of SurveySpot for 6 months now and I just got a new puter with VERY good spyware and anti-virus protection installed(cost me a pretty penny) and I have NEVER had my alerts go off for ANY survey linked from SurveySpot. I do not think it is SurveySpot at all. I have made a lot of money from them. Never ever had a problem occur. Strange.

In the past 4 days I have done 3 $5 surveys through them along with and auto one and a cereal product testing one for I think $10. Didn't get any alerts either.

[vernonia1]

New here.....so hope I am not "misbehaving" :0) I got an email this AM from Global Survey with a banner ad from Pinecone. I asked Karen if it was for real that they were recruiting via Global Survey & she said it was valid. Sooo....I guess anyone wanting to get in should PM me & I can forward the email??

Thanks all,

Cherie in OR

[gatito]

Can Some One Give Me A Little More Info About Mypoints.com ????? I Want To Join But Want To Know First How It Works !!

Thanks,
Wanda

[rebate queen]

Can Some One Give Me A Little More Info About Mypoints.com ????? I Want To Join But Want To Know First How It Works !!

Thanks,
Wanda

They send you emails called BonusMail. You click on the link and go to the site and get 5 points. They will also send you surveys for extra points. If you go buy anything on line through the site you get a certain amount of points per dollar spent. The other day I was looking for something for my daughter and they had it at Toys R Us. So I went to the MyPoints site and went to Toys R Us. I earned extra points for something I was going to buy anyway. You don't have to worry about not being able to redeem your points for something you like. They have TONS of choices. I have been collecting points for a few years and it is mostly 5 points at a time, because I don't shop online much. I have over 23,000 points! 5 points at a time doesn't sound like much, but considering that all you have to do is click on the link, let the page come up and then close it, it only takes about 5 seconds. You do not have to browse the site or anything.
One suggestion-when you fill out your initial likes and dislikes when you start with them--just remember to like and be interested in EVERYTHING!! The more interests you check off, the more BonusMail you will get!!

[gatito]

They send you emails called BonusMail. You click on the link and go to the site and get 5 points. They will also send you surveys for extra points. If you go buy anything on line through the site you get a certain amount of points per dollar spent. The other day I was looking for something for my daughter and they had it at Toys R Us. So I went to the MyPoints site and went to Toys R Us. I earned extra points for something I was going to buy anyway. You don't have to worry about not being able to redeem your points for something you like. They have TONS of choices. I have been collecting points for a few years and it is mostly 5 points at a time, because I don't shop online much. I have over 23,000 points! 5 points at a time doesn't sound like much, but considering that all you have to do is click on the link, let the page come up and then close it, it only takes about 5 seconds. You do not have to browse the site or anything.
One suggestion-when you fill out your initial likes and dislikes when you start with them--just remember to like and be interested in EVERYTHING!! The more interests you check off, the more BonusMail you will get!!


WOW !! THANKS A LOT ! THAT'S AN EXCELLENT EXPLANATION !! THANKS DAWN !

[celtmaidn]

MyPoints, is by far, the best "paid to read" program out there. That is pretty much what it is. Paid to read and paid for action. There are free things you can do with MyPoints, occasional contests for points and stuff like that. You can get points for shopping eBay and other top sites. It is great, and there is always a link in the email to opt out of mails altogether, or just that specific type of email, but for 5 points per mail, why would anyone want to? I have been a member since 1998, and have cashed out many times, for a total of well over 35000 points, and am trying to figure out which site to cash out to now, just in time for Christmas! LOL! I just can't seem to save my points up for anything big. I always want the $25 gc for Barns & Noble or now they have Amazon also.

[mom2fussbudgets]

I love My Points too. I only have two complaints. They send me the survey e-mails, and I never qualify. I have spent 20 minutes answering their darn questions before, only to be told I didn't qualify. Huh? Here I thought I was taking the darn survey, and I was still answering questions to see if I qualified? Annoying! I've asked them to stop sending them to me, but I still get them.

Actually, this is not a complaint really. We are getting something for free, after all. But, it seems like it's taking more and more points to get stuff. $25 Target gift cards are up to 3750 points, I believe! Therefore, the second I get enough points saved up, I redeem them.

[bugspost]

Opinion Outpost is not like that...........if you don't qualify.....they tell you after only a few questions.........I have earned over $100.......they pay $1 per 10 points and most surveys are 20-70 points. They are super easy and don't take long at all. :D

[mom2fussbudgets]

I will check into that. Thank you!

[rebate queen]

I will check into that. Thank you!

Let me know what you think about it Chris!

[gatito]

Opinion Outpost is not like that...........if you don't qualify.....they tell you after only a few questions.........I have earned over $100.......they pay $1 per point and most surveys are 20-70 points. They are super easy and don't take long at all. :D

thanks for the info, i joined that a couple of days ago, and so far, i like it !

[Ryan's Mom]

I signed up with American Consumer Opinion. Got an email for a survey a couple weeks ago, did it and just got a check for $8.00! Now I'm eagerly watching for their emails! You can sign up at http://www.acop.com/Default.aspx
They are a member of the BBB and rank really well at surveypolice.com. Before joining any survey site, check them out at surveypolice and you can see how many complaints they have received there and how the organization has handled them.

[VanillaBean]

Opinion Outpost pays $1 for every 10 points!!! Been a member for quite a long time... so say they send you a survey worth 30 points... thats $3 if qualified and completed.

[gatito]

Opinion Outpost pays $1 for every 10 points!!! Been a member for quite a long time... so say they send you a survey worth 30 points... thats $3 if qualified and completed.


THAT'S COOL !!

[xsweetestx]

can someone please send me the link to Opinion Outpost please? TYVM:p

[Cpogie]

can someone please send me the link to Opinion Outpost please? TYVM:p

https://www.opinionoutpost.com/

[gatito]

I'm New Doing Surveys...... But Yesterday I Made My First $26.00 In My 2 Cents Survey !!! Wow !!!!:d :d

[gatito]

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Your opinion is very important and we have nothing to sell. Leger Marketing assures all respondents that answers and email addresses will remain strictly confidential. Only answers will be kept for statistical purposes, we will never share your name and/or email address with a third party.

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Good luck!


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[messajarjar]

I too am a MyPoints veteran. I'm a gas card junkie-so every time I save up 7250 points I get a $50 Shell card. I just cashed in points for one last week.
They used to have Dave and Buster's cards too-I got about 3 or 4 of them before they were no longer available. Anyway, between the emails, surveys (I usually don't qualify either but hey-it's 10 points!) and points for ITunes downloads and EBay, the points add up pretty fast. :p

[eire1975]

I just signed up for MyPoints the other day. Maybe I'm just a tad slow when it comes to sites like that, but I can't seem to make much at all. I don't do their offers because most of them require a credit card or some form of committment and I just don't have that kind of money. I read the emails and try for surveys, I already have an Ebay account and I'm already a Netflix and Fastweb member. So, how do I get anywhere with them? My friends would sooner kill me than sign use the refer. They already think I'm nuts with this stuff. I use Cash Crate and Fusion Cash too, same deal. Am I doing something wrong?

[mom2fussbudgets]

Be patient. Sometimes they don't send you many e-mails, and at other times, they send you a bunch. I rarely take advantage of offers either. Regardless, it doesn't take much of anything to participate, and the points will add up after awhile. :)

[rebate queen]

I just signed up for MyPoints the other day. Maybe I'm just a tad slow when it comes to sites like that, but I can't seem to make much at all. I don't do their offers because most of them require a credit card or some form of committment and I just don't have that kind of money. I read the emails and try for surveys, I already have an Ebay account and I'm already a Netflix and Fastweb member. So, how do I get anywhere with them? My friends would sooner kill me than sign use the refer. They already think I'm nuts with this stuff. I use Cash Crate and Fusion Cash too, same deal. Am I doing something wrong?

What you can do is edit your profile. When I was supposed to check off my areas of interest, I checked everything. I get at least 5 Bonus mails a day. I rarely buy anything and I have over 24,000 points. I have never redeemed any yet.

[mom2fussbudgets]

Good suggestion, Dawn!

You really should redeem your points. MyPoints is terrible about jacking up the point requirements. I redeem mine the minute I have enough to get something. I want the most I can get for those points!

[rebate queen]

Good suggestion, Dawn!

You really should redeem your points. MyPoints is terrible about jacking up the point requirements. I redeem mine the minute I have enough to get something. I want the most I can get for those points!

I didn't realize that they were bad about that. Maybe I will do it today!! Any suggestions about what you think the best deals are??

[jodib92]

I'm a Walmart junkie. I always redeem for Walmart gift cards.

[rebate queen]

I'm a Walmart junkie. I always redeem for Walmart gift cards.

I may try to start going to Walmart again. I hate the one we have, but they just opened a new one on Wednesday. So I guess I should check it out!!

[messajarjar]

I just signed up for MyPoints the other day. Maybe I'm just a tad slow when it comes to sites like that, but I can't seem to make much at all. I don't do their offers because most of them require a credit card or some form of committment and I just don't have that kind of money. I read the emails and try for surveys, I already have an Ebay account and I'm already a Netflix and Fastweb member. So, how do I get anywhere with them? My friends would sooner kill me than sign use the refer. They already think I'm nuts with this stuff. I use Cash Crate and Fusion Cash too, same deal. Am I doing something wrong?


I very rarely sign up for any of the offers. I get my points one email at a time with surveys in between. I find that most of my fast points come from EBay, ITunes and Blair. If you go to the merchants once you sign in and click on them, thenh it will lead you to a window for the merchant that reports the amounts spent to MyPoints. For example, I go to Apple ITunes and let MyPoints open ITunes for me, and then I download what my son wants. This gives me 2 points per dollar. Same with EBay. Go through the MyPoints link and then sign in and do your bidding as usual. Then MyPoints gives 2-4 points per dollar (before shipping) depending on if they are running an EBay promo or not. :p

[mom2fussbudgets]

I didn't realize that they were bad about that. Maybe I will do it today!! Any suggestions about what you think the best deals are??

I go through the list first to see what I can get the most of for the fewest points. Since going out to eat is a treat for me, the last two times, I've redeemed them for restaurant gift cards. One for Olive Garden, and the second one for On the Border. We're still waiting for the On the Border one. Actually, the cards are for a restaurant group, but I can't think of the company names right now.

[messajarjar]

I go through the list first to see what I can get the most of for the fewest points. Since going out to eat is a treat for me, the last two times, I've redeemed them for restaurant gift cards. One for Olive Garden, and the second one for On the Border. We're still waiting for the On the Border one. Actually, the cards are for a restaurant group, but I can't think of the company names right now.

Darden owns Olive Garden, On The Border, Smokey Bones and
Red Lobster :D

[mom2fussbudgets]

Okay, I'm gonna go have a look-see and see what I ordered!

[mom2fussbudgets]

We're waiting on this one. When it comes in, hubby and I will go have lunch together one day when the kids are in school:

Brinker: Chili's, On the Border, Maggiano's Little Italy, and Romano's Macaroni Grill. You can get a $25 gift card for 3250 points.

This is the last one I ordered:

Darden: Bahama Breeze, Olive Garden, Red Lobster and Smokey Bones. You can get a $25 gift card for 3250 points.

I would order a Target or Walmart one, but a $25 card is 3750 points.

[celtmaidn]

I just signed up for MyPoints the other day. Maybe I'm just a tad slow when it comes to sites like that, but I can't seem to make much at all. I don't do their offers because most of them require a credit card or some form of committment and I just don't have that kind of money. I read the emails and try for surveys, I already have an Ebay account and I'm already a Netflix and Fastweb member. So, how do I get anywhere with them? My friends would sooner kill me than sign use the refer. They already think I'm nuts with this stuff. I use Cash Crate and Fusion Cash too, same deal. Am I doing something wrong?

I have been a member of MyPoints since April of 1998. Wow. Almost 10 years. LOL! I just realized that. I have taken a break due to no computer at times, since in 98 they were a little more expensive than they are now, and no where as easy to care for. But since my current account was opened, I have earned a lifetime total of almost 39000 Points. I usually only click the link that tells you to click for the 5 points, but I also shop on eBay, and I will go through MyPoints to shop other retailers because you get points for that. So that adds to your account. I also have all the options ticked, including things i have NO interest in, because they still give points for clicking the email.

So check out the site, pay attention to the shopping specials, click every 5 point email that they send and let your points build. It really won't take that long before you can cash out. The hardest thing is going to be trying to decide what you want to cash out for!

[messajarjar]

I have been a member of MyPoints since April of 1998. Wow. Almost 10 years. LOL! I just realized that. I have taken a break due to no computer at times, since in 98 they were a little more expensive than they are now, and no where as easy to care for. But since my current account was opened, I have earned a lifetime total of almost 39000 Points. I usually only click the link that tells you to click for the 5 points, but I also shop on eBay, and I will go through MyPoints to shop other retailers because you get points for that. So that adds to your account. I also have all the options ticked, including things i have NO interest in, because they still give points for clicking the email.

So check out the site, pay attention to the shopping specials, click every 5 point email that they send and let your points build. It really won't take that long before you can cash out. The hardest thing is going to be trying to decide what you want to cash out for!

Is there a spot on the MyPoints site that says your lifetime points? I know MySurvey has it.
If I think about what it cost for all the gift cards I've gotten from them, it probably is around 32,000 or so...mostly one click at time with some EBay, ITunes, and retail purchases in between!

[vernonia1]

Lots of folks have asked about joining Pinecone...now you can!!! Here is the info......

Dear CHERIE:

PineCone Research is ready to grow and we need your help!

If you have ever told a friend about doing surveys for PineCone Research, it is likely that they have asked, "How can I join?"

Well, now you can tell them how to become part of this elite group of households. We are offering select members the opportunity to recommend membership to a friend or relative who is NOT a member of their household.

Do you know of households that would like to join the PineCone Research Panel? If so, please FORWARD A COPY of this email to each household you would like to refer so that they may click on the registration link shown below. That household should complete the registration form themselves and submit it. REMEMBER THAT ONLY ONE PERSON PER HOUSEHOLD MAY REGISTER. Multiple registrations of the same Household will void all registrations.

Here is the link to the registration:

https://www2.pineconeresearch.com/Signup/Signup_Form_LI3.asp

As a member in good standing, you've already seen the benefits of being part of PineCone Research. So please, share the benefits of membership with a friend. Just don't forget, please don't tell them about any of the products that you have seen in our questionnaires or tried in your home. Remember, it's important that your PineCone Research survey and product testing experiences remain confidential.

If your referral has any questions, they can email us at scott@pineconeresearch.com or click on the attached links to learn more about PineCone Research.

http://www1.pineconeresearch.com//about.HTM

http://www1.pineconeresearch.com//policy.htm

While this is not a paid referral program, we genuinely appreciate your help in spreading the word that PINECONE IS GROWING!

Thank you,

Karen Scott

Web site: http://www.pineconeresearch.com
Email: scott@pineconeresearch.com

[908wolff]

I have been doing surveys for a long time gotton great stuff money and points towards many great things try globaltest market.com once you get enough points you can cash in for 50.00 even if you dont qualify for one of there surveys you still receive points

[celtmaidn]

Sorry I took so long getting to this, I tend to forget to come here at times...duh...I can be such a ditz LOL!

On MyPoints to find your lifetime points, log into "My Account" and on the right hand side, under "Tips and Tricks" will be your pending and lifetime accumulated points balances, it also shows how many pending points you have.