I got this email, and a few others, in my school email address. I don’t know whether it’s real or not because things do exist like this…Like today in class we filled out a survey on an ad a company was going to run after researching how it affected people. (Although we did not get paid for that one, we just get extra credit for the class it was in)
Also, my roomie has been getting some emails too. We are both in the Recording Industry program which is part of Mass Communications so advertising IS an area close to our area.
Here’s exactly what the email says…
“Dear Kody,
I would like to offer you a challenging and well-paid employment opportunity. An International Marketing Research Organization recruits self-motivated and reliable individuals, willing to take part in well-paying research studies conducted for leading US and international businesses. Your opinion as a consumer is important for the success and profitability of many business ventures. That is why they are ready to pay generously for what you think.
You can earn from $300 to $550 a week for participating in online surveys, focus group discussions, and product/service evaluations. Become part of our Marketing Research Organization and earn:
from $5 to $100 for participating in on-line surveys
from $30 to $150 for participating in product/service evaluations
from $50 to $250 for participating in virtual focus group discussions
For your work, you will need just a computer with Internet connection and a valid e-mail address. You will decide when to work and which surveys to take while enjoying the comfort of your room. If you like the job, you can keep it as long as you want!
If you want to become one of our survey takers, please write back and I will send you more information.
Sincerely,
Carla Baker ”
I looked to see if “Carla Baker” went to MTSU (the school I go to) and she isn’t in the system…Not that that means a lot..but still lol.
What’s your opinion on it? Thanks for your answers!
*UPDATE*
I posted this question a few minutes after I read the last email (the one I posted) and I still have no reply. I guess I’ll wait a few days and see if they ever reply. If not I guess it is a scam. Although, like one answer said…it does take time so they would be willing to pay a little at least. lol. So who knows, thanks for answering though!
*UPDATE #2*
Some girl was standing in the middle of a courtyard thing with a sign mentioning doing surveys, and was being recording. I think it was for the MTSU tv channel….But I still have not heard anything from the person who emailed me.
January 16th, 2010 at 10:50 am
These messages get sent out in large numbers to college students because they know that easy, short-term opportunities to make a little extra money in your spare time will appeal to you.
It’s probably real, but I wouldn’t necessarily consider it a job. I’ve taken a few market research surveys and they did pay, though not the huge hourly wages it sounds like, as these surveys do take time. By all means look into it if it’s something you want to do; it’s not a bad way to make some spare change. Just beware if they want you to buy anything up front; there are some “work-at-home” companies that do this, and I wouldn’t trust them to get your investment back.
January 17th, 2010 at 6:23 am
It sounds like a scam. When I was a student, we got junk like that in our school emails all the time. They always turned out to be scams. Don’t trust them.
January 17th, 2010 at 2:53 pm
I recommend you do not reply them. The chances of it being a scam is very high.
I do surveys myself so I know. The compensation they claim is way too high. It is actually not possible that any legit surveys would pay you that much.
Also legit surveys to not send people email to recruit them, and I have never heard of them even trying to do so.
I highly recommend that you just delete that email.