How do you tell something is a scam?
By Wilson
@wilsonburrell (207)
United States
August 15, 2012 1:48pm CST
For me it's anything that includes making over 100 dollars doing basically nothing daily.
6 responses
@sherrybelle (707)
• United States
15 Aug 12
For me, the amount of money, is not an obvious indication. There are plenty of scam sites that pay less than $100 a day.
There are some sites that could potential pay that much money who have , so far, proven to be legitimate.
I begin to see "red flags" that might indicate a scam site if I have to invest money to participate. If there are other strange requirements I might see red flags, as well.
Also, if a new launched site is showing that they have 156,000 members I know something is fishy.
If a site doesn't allow you to cash out until you reach $20 that's another red flag because you'll invest a lot of time before finding out that they don't pay.
If the site has a forum and members are posting negative content and calling the Admin a 4 letter word, that's another red flag.
@Fulltank (2882)
• Philippines
19 Aug 12
There are many indications to know a scam site. First and foremost, if you tried to open a site for the first time, your firewall will block scam sites which was proven to be one. Second, any site that ask for a registration fee are mostly belongs to a scammer. Third, if the money offer is too good to be true, ($100.00 in just a day). Forth, if the only way for you to earn money is to ask someone to register under your referral. Fifth, if the site will give you free money by simply signing in.
There are many other things out there to know if a site is a scam. One thing I've learned is that one should be able to take time to do his/her research work before plunging in and register on any site which promises income here in the internet. One thing very important too is to ask questions from your circle of friends in any legitimate sites (like myLot). Many are willing to help fellow members here.
@wagkangmakulit (69)
• Philippines
16 Aug 12
Offering Easy money online, it's scam for sure, it's like you only invets 100 and you will make a thousand, surely scam. But with investing 100 doing nothing, I think it's possible not a scam becuase you can have it like you need to invest the money and after long days, the money earns depends on the percentage, you do nothing but it's not a scam. Nowadays, people are more intelligent even the scammer and you will not notice that they will only scam people. It's like, they will put a bait firts then caths you. HAve a great day!
@Holv03 (534)
• United States
15 Aug 12
I don't think so. I have been a member of Motor Club Of America for a few weeks and I got a check on the mail for $1,194 dollars. I payed $40 bucks for the membership and I pay $19.95 a month but is all worth it since they pay $80 bucks per referral I make. Also CHACHA makes me a good amount of money. I usually make around $150 bucks every week doing ChaCha so not everything that makes you over 100 dollars doing basically nothing daily is a scam. I think you need to do your research if you are interested in learning about some legit programs I would be happy to help you.
@ReViewMeMedia (3785)
• United States
16 Aug 12
Look at what other people are saying about the site, especially if they're complaining about not being paid by the site after they request it.
@rayyanakymie00 (115)
• Malaysia
15 Aug 12
for me, if that site does not pay us, then that site is a scam site.
