SCAM WARNING!!!

 Back in the day, a few years ago, when Advertizerz Online still was THE place to go for information on anything and everything affiliate-related, there where copycats. Of course there where, it is just as it should be.

 But this weebly-thing I found right now.... for f's fs' sake!! Whatever you do, do NOT copycat a copycat, at least not on weeble. And this is a new trend.

 ANY of these pages where you have to leave your email or other info ARE NOT MINE!

 Here is one I stumbled over just a minute ago:

I REPEAT, MAKE SURE YOU ARE AT THE ADRESS YOU ARE MENT TO BE BEFORE YOU EVER FILL IN ANYTHING, OR YOU WILL GET SCAMMED!!!!

The Hidden Risks of Online Surveys — And How to Stay Safe

 

Online surveys have become one of the easiest ways for people to earn a little extra money from home. With nothing more than a phone or computer, users can share opinions, test products, and receive small rewards in return. But while many survey platforms are legitimate, the internet is also filled with scams and unsafe websites that take advantage of unsuspecting users.

Understanding the most common dangers can help you avoid problems and protect both your money and your personal information.

Identity Theft and Phishing Scams

One of the biggest risks in the survey world is fake surveys designed to steal sensitive information. Scammers often create professional-looking websites that ask participants for details they should never need, such as Social Security numbers, banking information, passwords, or driver’s license numbers.

These scams are known as phishing attempts. Their goal is not to pay you for surveys — it is to collect enough information to commit fraud or identity theft.

Legitimate survey companies may ask basic demographic questions, but they will never require confidential financial information just to participate.

Malware and Unsafe Websites

Some survey websites are more dangerous than they appear. Clicking suspicious links or downloading files from unknown platforms can expose your device to malware, spyware, or ransomware.

In many cases, users do not realize anything is wrong until their accounts are compromised or their computer begins behaving strangely. Unsafe websites may also attempt to steal saved passwords or login credentials in the background.

This is why it is important to stick to trusted platforms and avoid random survey links shared through spam emails or social media comments.

Privacy Violations

Even websites that appear legitimate may misuse your data. Some platforms collect large amounts of personal information and sell it to advertisers or third parties.

The result can be endless spam emails, telemarketing calls, targeted ads, and unwanted solicitations. While this may seem harmless at first, excessive data sharing can gradually erode your online privacy.

Before joining any survey platform, it is worth reading the privacy policy to understand how your information will be used.

Financial Scams and Fake Membership Fees

A major warning sign is any survey platform that asks you to pay money upfront.

Some scam websites claim users must purchase a “premium membership” or pay a fee to unlock high-paying surveys. Others promise massive earnings that sound too good to be true.

Legitimate survey websites are free to join. If a company asks for payment before you can earn, that is usually a strong indication that the platform is not trustworthy.

Misleading Earnings Promises

Many advertisements exaggerate how much money users can realistically earn from surveys. It is common to see promises of hundreds of dollars per day for minimal effort.

In reality, most survey sites offer modest rewards, and users are frequently disqualified after answering several screening questions. While surveys can provide extra spending money, they are not a replacement for full-time income.

Being realistic about earnings expectations can help you avoid disappointment and spot dishonest platforms more easily.

Final Thoughts

Online surveys can be a convenient and legitimate way to earn small rewards, but caution is essential. The safest approach is to treat survey platforms the same way you would treat any online service: verify the company, protect your information, and avoid offers that sound unrealistic.

A little skepticism can save you from major problems later on.

 

 

"FreeBitco.in"... no, it is not a fraud or a scam.

I am having serious trouble finding out why so many people, in different forums and blogs, claim that the faucet "FreeBitcoin" is a fraud and a scam. And it seem to be very hard to find any new posts about it too, most of the stuff I find out there is many years old.

For starters, I have got paid every single time. And those satoshis are paid very fast, too. I've had no problems whatsoever. Ever.

So. What is FreeBitcoin? FreeBitcoin is a faucet with a couple of twists. Once every hour you can participate  in a free lottery, where you can win satoshis for up to 200 dollars worth. That amount is a constant, it is the amount of satoshis you win that fluctuate due to how much a single bitcoin is worth at any given moment. And you get 50% of the amount your referrals win.

Every time you press that "roll-button" to get satoshis, you also get tickets to the weekly lottery, where ten lucky numbers win a decent amount of satoshis. You also get tickets when your referrals claim their satoshis. And when you play the Hi-Lo game. The Hi-Lo is, as it says, the basic game where you guess if a number comes up - double your bet or loose it. We all know how that work.

Also, when you press the roll-button, you get reward points. Those can be used to buy electronics, gift cards, tickets and bonuses.You receive 2 free reward points for every free BTC roll you play, 1 points for every roll your referrals play and 1 points for every 0.00000500 BTC that you wager in the Hi-Lo game.

If you have more than 30,000 satoshi (0.0003 BTC) in your FreeBitcoin account they pay you an  interest on your full balance everyday. The interest is now 4.08%. They also pay you 25% referral commissions on any interest earned by your referrals. Oh, and you get 50%

I use auto withdraw, the other options are "slow" and "instant", so on every Sunday - if I have more than the minimum amount in my account - all of it is sent to my Payza account.

And yes, I have got my payments fast and on time many times. FreeBitcoin have been around since 2013 and my guess is it will be here for a very long time to come.

Cryptocurrency scams and how to avoid them...

I intended to briefly go over a few of the most common scams in the now so popular and fascinating cryptocurrency business. Oh boy, how I got it wrong. All wrong. The short article I wrote soon grew into a five part series, then into seven part and now it is developing to a smaller book. And it is still not finished.

Simply put, I took on a way too big project for a blog of this kind to handle. Even if I break it to parts it is way too massive.

Well, I will - I have to since I started on it - finish it, hopefully sooner than later. Then I'll find a way to get it uploaded somewhere so you people can get it downloaded and have a look at it.

In the meantime, while we all wait for it to finish itself, you and I can have a look at a booklet called "Crypto-currency evolution" by the Finance Freedom Foundation.

Working from home - For REAL

Oh, yes. There is a thing or two to say about the "Work at home" business. After all, that is what many of us do for a living. But NO, I am NOT, as you for certainty now are thinking, going to promote any obscure scam or go nuts about how to promote your business using some social media here. Not this time.

No, I am going to tell you how I feel sick when I see all those happy people - you know the pictures, you see them everywhere - sitti

ng there smiling behind a clean desk, perhaps waving at the camera, telling you some lies about how they only work four hours per week and make a fortune doing absolutely nothing.

UGH! My blood pressure rises to never seen heights when I just think of it.

Now. I am not saying that every single one of those pictures, and/or the people on them are fake, and some of them might just be tidy, but really; You d

on't have to be a mathematician to figure out the odds of all of those millions of people becoming not working millionaires simply on a PTC-program...

To show you all how it really may look like in the facilities of a serious online marketer I hereby, completely without shame, show you my working space. At home:

Scam letters

We have all had them, e-mail scams, and I am sure we all agree on how annoying they are. When You get 20-30 letters telling You that You have won this or inherited that per day, it easily get to the point of ignoring ALL letters from unknown senders. That is not good, not good at all, since that way You easily miss those few letters containing real opportunities.

The scamletters have improved a lot since the days of the "Nigerian letters", and now it is sometimes hard to tell if a mail is real or just another way to get You to give out Your personal details.
One way to check the autenticy of a letter is to have the provided phonenumber checked. If the number goes to a pre-paid cellphone You can be sure it is a scam. No real company uses pre-paid cellphones.
Another good way is to search on the net for the company name, sender or the header of the letter. If it is a scam, You can be sure You are not the only one getting it and there will be discussions about it on the net.

Good Luck, and hopefully You will find out that one of those letters is real and You actually WON those millions it promised. :)