Is BigSpot.com a Survey Scam Site?
March 14th, 2009 | 
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I have been doing online survey site reviews now for some time, so these will be my opinions and thoughts of Bigspot.com survey in review and only my opinions. The main reason for this post is I have seen a commercial on some television stations for this site. So let the digging begin.
They advertise it as a paid survey company, meaning they imply that you get surveys directly from them and receive compensation through them. From what I have seen the only thing Bigspot is would be a database of other online survey companies. They just show you legit online survey companies like, Ipsos, Global Test Market Online Paid Surveys ,or this one SurveySavvy and a few others. So in my opinion all they are is an overrated affiliate site.
This would make them a no-go in my book. So basically they set themselves up as an affiliate marketer. They are providing you with information to other sites, you sign up through their links thinking they have some secret database that no one else has and they get paid for each survey company you sign up for. They also get paid for each “sponsor offer” you sign up for.
They are Total bogus in my opinion. What I would like to know is what are they doing with the information they receive? On their sign up page they collect a lot of your private and personal information, who are they giving this 2?
Yes they do have a privacy policy on their main page but why would you give your information to a company that does nothing more my I give to you for free? You should be the judge on this one. However I can provide you with the same information without asking for your personal or demographic data
You do not need to sign up for any site that claims to collect your demographics in order to match you with paid survey or market research companies.
On one final note I do not have any proof that they give out your information or anything else for that matter it is just one of those sites that make you say hummm. So you decide on your own fate.
This is just my opinion.
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I totally agree! Great post!
Hey since you have been doing paid online surveying so long, could you request some safe sites for me to get into it? I have wanted to try it for some time but am very skeptical about most sites and am uncomfortable just handing my information out!
All of the links I have under Paid Surveys are great to start out with I shall be updating more very soon.
I’m just trying to find out if it’s a scam myself, but what I see on their sign up page is a little different from what you wrote.
I can’t dispute the commercial, because I can’t even remember what was on it, but you’re probably right about it. But I’m looking at their sign up page and they state in their “How do I get started?” thing, that once you give out your information they “match you with online research companies that fit your profile”. So at least on the sign up page they don’t say that they’re actually conducting the surveys or that they have a database.
You also state that they collect a lot of private information, and I’d just say that our definitions of “a lot” are very different.
The only private information they ask for is your first and last name, your e-mail, and your zip code and country, and it seems like that information is pretty legit for what they need.
The rest is demographic information like your age, gender, and ethnicity, which they most likely need in order to give to the companies that are going to pay you for surveys. Like they’ll send 10 y/o girls to a Hannah Montana/Jonas Bros./High School Musical site, or 14-18 y/o boys to an Element website. Either way, they need that information to send the right people to the right sites.
Yes they might give you other survey sites etc however if you wait till this weekend I will have a list of over 238 legit online survey sites and you can sign up with them yourself and not have someone tell you what surveys are good for you. The main thing about them is they do sell your information they do spam you. What is there actual address? I could not find one. What is an Actual phone number to call them if you have a problem? The sites that I promote on this site and reccomend others to use have legit address and phone numbers so you can rest assured that your information is safe and you will get paid. So again by Sunday I will have the list in the paid survey section.
surveyspot link above is “not a valid URL”
Thanks for the info.
It Should be fixed now thanks for letting me know.
Let me know if you would like to see anything else on this site. And thanks for stopping by.
tv stations should be liable for scams like this. at least required to list a phone number and address.
I know what ya mean, I wish the same.
There is right and wrong opinion. But still I like you’re opinion. Keep up the good work
You know advertisers are slick, and they used a good advertising firm or (Daren Stevens with his wife Samantha bewitcher). We as a society are used to being bombarded with commercials and there are a lot of succeptible people in this world, and I admit sometimes when that ice cream commercial comes on the air I want to run out and get some… so thank you for your honest opinion, and I hope you keep up the good work on behalf of us succeptible people.
So true I love that show bewitched, great show. Thanks for the comments.
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This site is absolutely HORRIBLE!
I understand that you cant get rich through these sites but let me tell you my story. I signed up andgot my 5$ bonus. The offers are mostly rewards for shopping and things of that nature. The payout is 25$. I was well aware that it would take quite some time to cash out. I hadnt gotten any emails from them in a few months so I decided to check in and update. lo and behold…they changed some policies which enabled them to expire my $9.00 in earnings. When I look under FAQ’s, the explanation states that we are given 180 days to cash out…and because 180 days is enough time to cash out…they were expired. HUH??!! And on top of that, they are now offering $3 a month for blogging..Im my opinion…u should give them a proper evaluation on your site!
I shall write up a review shortly on them and make sure I include your comments thanks for the info and that would be 1 of the reasons I do not have them in my site list under paid surveys.
Thanks alot for the comment
To Gringo ~ I did see the tv commercial you and others have referred to and, accordingly, clicked on your site (first, and thus far, only). I have thought of this “compensated survey” business very seriously, many times. I am, however, very skeptical . . apparently with good reason. If there are a couple of honest (or at lease not DIShonest) companies, I would love a referral. I am definitely no competition. I am somewhat newly, and permaqnently disabled. And my monthly dis. ck (money I have put in all of my working life!) has just beeen reduced by $200+. I am hoping to find SOMETHING I can do in short sessions, without leaving my chair. Thank you in advance VERY MUCH! Maybe I should look elsewhere?
Sincerely, Linda
To Gringo ~ I did see the tv commercial you and others have referred to and, accordingly, clicked on your site (first, and thus far, only). I have thought of this “compensated survey” business very seriously, many times. I am, however, very skeptical . . apparently with good reason. If there are a couple of honest (or at lease not DIShonest) companies, I would love a referral.
Thanks very much!
I think you are all in for a big surprise because I’ve signed up for quite a few paid survey sites and they all claim that they will pay you for your opinions [Ipsos,survey spot,etc]and when you call thier phone numbers to find out why you are not recieving you checks or credits to you account they tell you that you must be doing something wrong and that you have to sign up for the product in the survey or buy that product in order to get paid for that survey THEY ARE ALL SCAMS
I would realy begg to differ I dont know how much more proof you need you can see my checks that I have recieved, I get paid just do the surveys they send you wait till you get to the threshhold limit and cash out. Its that easy. It does take time and no your not going to get rich overnight but every doller counts. Maybe send me an email and I will try and find out what you are doing wrong and why you are not recieving any checks, ipos is my fav i have cashed out many time with them already.
While I agree with you that bigspot.com is probably not the best way to go, I do have a recommendation.
I guarantee you, that within your city (big city), there are actual Market Research Facilities. – Not hole in the wall mall survey centers who want to give you $5 for watching a commercial or trying on a shoe… but legitimate companies that have real websites for you to register at.
I work in Market Research, so I know all about this. I do face to face market research. It’s much different than your online surveys.
If you are interested in making actual money for participating in Market Research (not coupons or products), this is your way to go.
You can go to http://www.quirks.com and search for market research (focus group facilities) by city – and their will be links to their websites.
FYI – the average payout for in-house market research is $75 for 2 hours.
Good Luck!
Thanks for the input I am sure someone here will find it very usefull. I have in the past gone to the market research places aswell, heck I got a free motorola mq9 out of the deal so I know they work and they pay good money. Most of my reader tho are looking for things they can do in the comfort of there home. But I am sure some of them will be interested in this aswell.
haha i knew it was a scam at the first it even says this on the website “FREE database of online survey companies.”
I assume you are talking about bigspot because I have input alot of hard work and dedication to this website to ensure that each and every site I have posted here is a legit online survey site that actualy pays you. I dont know how much more I can prove this I post my actual check and try to write as many reviews as I can but with me being in the Army they don’t get published as quick as they should (I still gotta defend our country for a few more years) Well Again if I can improve the site in any way shape or form please let me know and I will work on it just as soon as I can. Last thing the sites I have listed here are legit and realy do pay now you are not going to get rich overnight however you will get a few extra dollars every month and In my book when I can get money from the internet for my opinion thats a plus in my book. Well yall have a great wonderfull and fantastic day!!
crap i signed up for this website because i thought it wasn’t a scam well i’m never using bigspot.com anymore
so how much money does bigspot give you for a survey, how many questions do you have to take and how much spam do you get?
lastly what do you think that is the most honest site to make money and what is the average you get for a survey
I have a question but not about Big Spot all i want to know is if ther is a website that i can:
1. Sign Up
2. Take a Survey
3. Get a check
I dont want to be put in a drawing or enter for a chance to win ETC. I just want a check everytime i take a survey is there a website that does that?
Did you even bother to look at the front page of my site it explains alot there. I also have a paid survey list section that will help you in achieving your goal of getting checks from surveys. The average survey only get 1-3$ and you need to accumulate 20$ for most to cash out it sounds like alot but its not I get checks comming in almost every day now. Well let me know if this answered your question or if you need more info.
How much does big spot give you? I have no clue because they are nothing but a harvester read the article stay away from them I offer you a huge list of legit online surveys that realy pay you and you do not need to pay them anything just be honest and fill out the surveys. As for spam with big spot i bet you can expect to recieve a ton of spam from everyone they sell you email address 2. But again these are just my opinions and views. Hope this answered your question if not let me know and I will try to be a little more specific.
I have taken many surveys and I have not recieved a dime from any survey I have done. Some offered me points to put on prizes which I will never win! Now I did do one that paid money to aol site took $2 or $3 off payment for having that site which is nothing so I stoped doing surveys. My time is important and if you tell me I will get paid i would like my dam money! I know they dont pay much but a little adds up if you get the money! Are there any real sites out there?
Yes check out the ipos link i have they are one of my favorites the big key is you have to give it time from what you said you took 1 or 2 surveys there is no way you made it to cash out by only taking a few. Its like a job you have to have the time and energy to do the surveys it will take you about a month or so of doing the surveys to reach the cash out then you will see online surveys do pay.
i am looking for a place that i can watch movies and such as that then give my opinion and be pd for it for extra cash im temporarily hurt and out of work and need extra cash witout leaving my home i dont have a clue witch way to go with this to hook up with the right company please quide me
November 18 at 10pm I saw the ad for Big spot on AMC cable tv, so they are stil alive and ready o take advantage of people taking surveys. This ad was seen in Austin Texas. Too bad the tv stations or better business c an’t stop this.Thanks for the good c overage and info on legitimate survey companies.
November 18 at 10pm I saw the ad for Big spot on AMC cable tv, so they are still alive and ready o take advantage of people taking surveys. This ad was seen in Austin Texas. Too bad the tv stations or better business c an’t stop this.Thanks for the good c overage and info on legitimate survey companies.
So how much money have you made from this since you started?
I would say over the past 2 years i have made in the range on 3k but this is with me being in the Army full time. Its not a full time job for me just some extra fun cash!
Greate post! thanks for sharing. my idea when there is hard times you have to make some more capital,
Thanks for the info. I really appreciate it. I’m looking to do something for a little extra $$. My husband is a truck driver and I’m his dispatcher so it’s almost impossible for me to get out of the house and get a job so doing online surveys sounds like a good deal to me but I have no idea where to start. I saw the ad on TV and thought I’d check into it. Thanks again!
No problem let me know if I can make this site more user friendly in anyway shape or form. Thanks for the comment. Just do not think your going to get rich doing paid online surveys, however you will get some extra money
And get to test out alot of new products. Let me know if you need any help on anything.
I definitely recommend checking your local area for market research locations. I live in Cincinnati and there are many research facilities here. I recently did a study where I made 7 trips there over a month’s time. In six of them I applied a sunscreen to my face, then rode an excercise bike for 30 minutes in a hot, humid room to get sweat running down my face, then they took UV photographs of it. When it was over, they gave me a check for $250! The place is close to home and when I considered my travel time included, I was making about 20-25 dollars an hour! Wouldn’t you like to get paid to work out! That one is hilltopstudy.com, and they have locations in four cities – Cincinnati, St. Pete Florida, Scottsdale AZ, and Winnepeg MB, Canada. It takes more involvement but the payout is much bigger than online surveys.
Thanks for the tip I have done alot of local Market Research here in colorado springs. Yes the pay with them is aot better then just doing the surveys. I also do some mystery shopping aswell. But my primary focus is still the Army.