Survey Scam Red Flags and Where to Report Them
By Paid Survey Guide editors
Red flags
- Any fee to join or to "unlock" payouts.
- Asking for your SSN, IRD number, tax file number or bank login at sign-up.
- Promises like "$150/hr for surveys" or guaranteed monthly income.
- Payment by cheque you must deposit and send part of back.
- Pressure timers and "only 3 spots left".
Report a scam
- New Zealand: CERT NZ — https://www.cert.govt.nz
- Australia: Scamwatch — https://www.scamwatch.gov.au
- United States: FTC — https://reportfraud.ftc.gov
- United Kingdom: Action Fraud — https://www.actionfraud.police.uk
- Canada: Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre — https://antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca
Spot a survey scam
Real panels never charge a joining fee, never ask for your tax or social security number to sign up, and never promise $150/hr.
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