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Real Writing Jobs: Legit Writing Jobs Online or Scam?

Technically, Real Writing Jobs is not a scam, but all signs point towards a time and money waster. Don’t get suckered into the reviews out there concerning this site, because most reviews are coming from affiliates looking to earn a commission promoting it through Click Bank. Read this review to find out what the deal is with Real Writing Jobs.

Realwritingjobs.com is a paid site, based out of India, advertising full time and part time writing jobs online. The site is basically a database that houses leads for freelance writing jobs online and members must sign up and pay fees to access the job leads. So Real Writing Jobs is basically the middle man between the eager freelance writer and the outsourcing employer. Their leads for writing jobs online may include paid blog posts and paid article writing.

Real Writing Jobs charges a $4.95 trial fee, which is good for 7 days, but upon expiration of the 7 day trial, the member is charged a one time fee of $77 for a lifetime membership, but they also have a discount available which reduces this fee to $47.

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Global Test Market Scam? Is It Legit?

Is the Global Test Market scam a reality, or is it a legit survey site? This article will provide you with the answer. Global Test Market is a free paid online survey panel founded in 1999. As the name implies, the site provides free paid surveys online globally and in 200 countries. Their surveys are available for adults and even teenagers 14-17 years of age.

Similar to many survey panels on the Web, Global Test Market rewards members with points when surveys are completed. The points, referred to as “market points”, are redeemable for cash. It is unclear how many points you are awarded per survey, but a few people report that each completed survey awards between 50-100 points.  You must earn 1000 points ($50) before they will pay you.

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SurveySpot Review: Is It Worth the Time?

Probably not. Many sites, like SurveySpot, seem appealing at first glance, but a closer look will reveal what you can expect from the site. SurveySpot claims to be free and that does appears to be true. Their site states:

“There are no costs associated with joining the panel and you can leave at any time. However, you will need an email address to receive invitations to participate in surveys and you need to be able to access the internet to complete our online surveys.”

SurveySpot is a market research company created by Survey Sampling International. Their site advertises free access to paid survey online in exchange for cash rewards and the chance to win $12,000 in a prize draw. Like many free paid survey sites on the Internet, SurveySpot rewards survey takers with redeemable points that can be used to shop for popular products at big name stores on the Web.

Members can supposedly sign up for free and then start receiving survey invitations by email. The site’s panel is only available for United States residents at this time, but they do have another panel available for Canadians.

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How to Spot A Mystery Shopping Scam

Mystery shopping itself is not a scam, but many scam artists online pose as hiring companies in an attempt to steal money and personal identity. Mystery shopping, or secret shopping, is a part time job where a legitimate company will pay a mystery shopper to visit a business, pose as a real customer and evaluate the product or service. People use this opportunity for supplemental income and product freebies.

The first sign of a mystery shopping scam is when a company doesn’t have a screening process for new shoppers. Legitimate companies will always screen shoppers for a criminal record. Companies hire reliable and professional shoppers. Real mystery shopping companies are not going to hire a stranger without first conducting a criminal background check, or a work record check at the very least. No screening means someone is probably in a hurry to scam you.

Another sign of a potential mystery shopping scam are websites pushing sign up fees in order to get a job. This also comes in the form of a mystery shopper guide. People sell guides that include tips and supposedly leads for new shopping jobs. If you want to get paid to shop as a mystery shopper, it’s not necessary to pay for a guide. Job hunting tips and legitimate leads are available for free on the Internet.

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