Making Money Online is a bull!
By dreamertink
@dfollin (25351)
United States
January 8, 2010 11:15am CST
I have belonged to a few things that have only earned me $10 a month at the most.I again just invested some money and a week later it was shut down due to someone spamming.
They were more than likely spamming because there are no more free places to adervertise online.I only invested $11 and some change,but I also used a lot of my time as well.
These scam artist do not understand that when you are a down and out person who actually needs this income,not just want's an extra income that it hurts them emotionally.I need more money just to get by.And the faulse promises that I was counting on has crushed my simple dreams once again.
My simple dreams are to be able to move out of this temporary room,get things out of storage and get a car to get to the store in this cold.
What do you all think?Have you had any experienes like this?
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17 responses
@sarai0718 (10)
• United States
8 Jan 10
I try not to do anything that costs me money. The way I make money is I actually work for companies. I have quite of few if anyone needs them just send me a message and I will get you the links!
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@dfollin (25351)
• United States
8 Jan 10
I can never find companies that will have you work from home unless you have already worked for them at their location for years.
@Tallygirl09 (1380)
• United States
9 Jan 10
I have made money on eBay for years and it is very possible. You might want to use their tutorials. Crafty items don't sell that well on eBay except maybe ornaments at Christmas. People want either Brand New at a great price or they want a collectible type item. Look around and see if you have anything you might be able to sell and then go to the eBay site and research it. See what others are listing that are similar to it. Use the tutorials and you will make some money.
It sounds like you are in alot of physical pain and are frustrated and feel helpless. You are not. You need to be realistic and develop a plan to get yourself to a better place. Does your husband work? Maybe if he can, he needs to get a 2nd job for awhile so you can save some money. Write down everything you spend money on so you know where the money you do have is going. And make sure you are making smart decisions.
Do you qualify for any services or medical treatment for your pain? I don't know what country you are in but maybe there are groups that could help you. Try and focus one day at a time. Are there any part time jobs that you can find where you wouldn't have to stand all day? I am a firm believer that where there is a will there is a way!
The only one who ever gets rich with the Get Rich ideas on Tv or the Net are the ones who dupe others into paying them. You mentioned giving a company $11, don't invest money to make money online. You can get beyond this tough place you find yourself in and WHEN you do, plan so you don't end up back there again. I wish you the best of luck and will add you to my prayers. God is my rock and he has never failed me. Often takes me in directions I didn't want or plan on but ends up for the best!
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@scarlet_woman (23463)
• United States
8 Jan 10
those people don't care..they're only thinking of themselves and the next mark.
most of those things if they ask for money,walk away.you almost never get back what you invested if anything.
@scarlet_woman (23463)
• United States
10 Jan 10
yea,that's true.
or you just make a pittance from it.mylot is the only site so far to me that has been consistantly stable.
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
8 Jan 10
I have always wondered why people think they are going to make any money to speak of online. I have never seen it happening. Isn't there some kind of part time job u could pick up to supplement what u draw?
@dfollin (25351)
• United States
8 Jan 10
No,there isn't.Like I told you before we are in a cheap hotel room monthly and even sitting I am getting these major dizzy spells.If I sit too long then my back starts hurting and my legs fall asleep and hurting.My arms start hurting real bad too.I cannot stand very long either.A few weeks ago I found out how long too.We went to a friend of my daughter's school concert and got there late and there was no place to sit.After standing for a half an hour I had to go out in the hall and sit on the window ledge,the only place to sit,because my back and hips were hurting.Plus I do not have a car to get anywhere.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
8 Jan 10
I'm sorry u are in the predictament that u are in but we have to help ourselves do better, learn to manage our money or lack of it & not be spending the rent money on harem scaren things. Hopefully things will get better for u.
@tpatton82 (42)
• United States
8 Jan 10
That is exactly why I don't get into things like that. I would love to make extra money from home and on-line, but I have nothing to invest and I worry that if I do, it won't work out. That would be my luck so I'd rather not even chance it.
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@Peppersquirrel (437)
• United States
13 Jan 10
I have been through that road myself and it is considered to be a work-at-home gig. I have a Website that you might want to check out, and it is about making money taking surveys for free.
Here is the link: http://www.paidsurveymall.com/index.php.
You will get access to different survey panel list and survey taking tips.
@writersedge (22563)
• United States
9 Jan 10
I go by the rule I read on some sites, "IF they ask you for money, then they aren't legit. When you go to a job, they pay you, you don't pay them." The only time I've ever had to pay for anything was when I had a background check and they paid me for one week of training and then asked for the money and that was for the State of NY or the County of Clinton. So no one should be asking you for money. If they do, they probably aren't legit.
That's not to say someone helping you sell like ebay.com or etsy.com won't charge a fee, but that's not a regular job,those are auction and sales sites. Even sites like that you have be be careful not to have fees that are too high so you can't earn a living.
I wish no one had to go through what you're going through. One thing you could do is check the Better Business Bureau before you decide to join a site and also the Consumer Guide, that way you'll know if complaints have been filed against them and if they are recommended by anyone. That might help you some. Thanks and I'm sorry you lost money and time. This is all I know to say to help you. Take care and I hope your dreams are realized somehow.
@mysticmaggie (2498)
• United States
9 Jan 10
It's not that scammers don't understand your plight, it's that they really don't care about you or anyone else they hurt. They make their living preying on those who believe any promises they see on the Internet. They COUNT on your innocence and far too many people believe them.
Always remember, "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably isn't true." Then run the other direction.
Selling items on the sites that require nothing from you, like Craig's List, is probably one of the best ways to make money. If you have nothing to sell, look in dumpsters. You would be surprised at the things people throw away.
My cousin used to 'dumpster dive' behind a shoe store. They throw out an amazing number of perfectly good shoes just because styles have changed. He always had new shoes and sold some of them, too.
You might want to get permission from the store first, so there is no misunderstanding.
@hagirl (1295)
• United States
12 Jan 10
When you fill out a job application at a regular job in the public do you have to pay.... I treat online just the same. If I have to invest my money for them to make money off my work then it is not the job for me. If I could invest money then I would not need a job I would open up a IRA account.
@goodoldday (236)
• China
13 Feb 10
I am lucky owing to when some scams online advise people to invest, I had nothing to pay at the time.
@Hawnkblade (36)
• Portugal
8 Jan 10
sure that has already appended to me...well...thats why i am in this site isnt it?
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@mharikrishnan (6)
• India
9 Jan 10
i too have joined in many email reading sites and many of them are cheating us.i've wasted lot of money and time on it..........
@ifa225 (14461)
• Indonesia
9 Jan 10
Yeah..i feel the same way too..it is taken for month just to get 5 $..wadda wasting time..
@bingchen (1119)
• China
9 Jan 10
i have same experience like this.i start to contact making money online,i feel difficult to earn money,maybe i have not good skill to earn money online,i should reseach for long time and give conclusion.actually i am surprised at making money online.maybe it only waste my time,maybe i can earn money.so i should study for a while.
@sunnycool (12714)
• India
9 Jan 10
if you have worked so hard for that money then how come you invested in a scam site---atleast you must have enquired about it if they are really paying or just looking for money from its members.i hope you learnt your lesson and from next time you would be careful.if you want some sites to earn money with out any investment then visit my blog---they're all legit and i have placed the payment proofs too which would help you to make atleast 20-30 dollars.great day.
