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How to Avoid Money Making Online Scams

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By rockmanfl
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So everyone wants to make money online and that means there are a lot of opportunities out there, but there are plenty of scams as well. So by follow these simple tips to avoid losing out with sites that promise you the world and don't deliver.

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  1. Step 1

    Ok to start of with, do some research. This is one of the most important steps. If you're not sure how legit a money making site is just go to google and see what you can find. If a lot of people have been burnt by that site, you'll most likely find people talking about it. You can also check on a site like scam.com. They list some of the most common sites proven to be scams.

  2. Step 2

    Next you'll want to check to see if the site has a forum. This is a great way to find out if a site is for real or not. Most legitimate sites offer a forum where you can discuss what you like and don't like about the site. So go into the forum and see what people are saying, they may even offer tips to make the most out of the site.

  3. Step 3

    Show me the money!! or at least the proof people have been paid. Many legitimate sites will have a thread in their forum where people can post pics of their checks they received from the site, or their paypal statements. This way, you can see they actually did get paid.

  4. Step 4

    But one of the most important ways, is to also make sure you use common sense. Remember if something is too good to be true, then it usually is. For example if most sites are paying around 1-2 cents to read emails, and you come across a site that says they pay 5-10 dollars per email. Think about it, how realistic is that??? How could they afford it when all the other sites (and usually more established sites)don't pay that much. So just follow these tips and you should be able to avoid getting taken.

Tips & Warnings
  • See below link for one of my favorite legitimate ways to make money online
  • Always be careful before investing any money into any money making program and never put more in that you can afford to lose.
  • Most legitimate programs allow you to join without having to paying anything to use their programs.
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