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posted November 29, 2004 08:54 AM         

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You know those adds that pormise to pay you to take surveys, watch movie trailers, shop and so on on the Net? Does anyone have any experience with them? Please share!

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From: The Boundless
Registered: Mar 2003

posted November 29, 2004 01:15 PM         

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Yin,

there are probably both reputable and fraudulent companies, so just be careful.

Years ago, I did have a friend who was paid to go watch movies. She had to keep track of the audience, as theaters were paid according to how many viewed the film. Her job was to keep the accountings by the theater honest.

Perhaps if a company you are interested in is questionable, you could contact your local employment office for compaints and/or recommendations?

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From: Charleston, WV
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posted November 29, 2004 02:32 PM         

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I've had more than my share of experience with those type of companies. They were all scams; not saying however that there may be some that are legitimate. My thought, if they ask for money for "materials", it's usually a scam. Just make sure you check it out thoroughly before committing. It's impossible to get your money back once you send it in.

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From: North Carolina
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posted November 29, 2004 02:33 PM         

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You could also check with a consumer protection agency where you live. Here's a link to the FTC and they have a number of articles available in regards to scams, etc. http://www.ftc.gov/ftc/consumer.htm
Good luck!

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posted November 29, 2004 03:36 PM         

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Thank ladies for all the replies. Sometimes a need someone to pull me out of my Neptunian dreamy state
Thank you for the link Eleanore!

P.S. Wow, just checked out the link. Great information!

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posted December 24, 2004 12:49 PM         

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*bump*

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