About Annika's Survey Blacklist


Survey Blacklist contains sites' from our experience that we are NOT comfortable recommending.

Attention call the Federal Trade Commission to find out how to spot scams. Investigate before you invest any money.
1-877-382-4357

Check Annika's Survey Blacklist to see if you belong or signed up by accident to any of these programs. A few things you should know:

The information listed in Annika's Survey Blacklist section comes from information, opinions, ratings and reviews from other users like yourselves, as well as the research, and personal experiences of Annika's and our volunteer members. Site advisor use to be a decent program, however, it isn't always correct on these companies. Please keep in mind owners buy and sell domains all the time as well as update their sites. So things could have changed. We welcome that! If you feel your site has been unjustly added please contact Annika's ASAP for removal.


What is a scam? Scam: Noun A fraudulent business scheme; a swindle. To defraud; swindle.
What is a blacklist? Blacklist: Noun A list of persons or organizations that have incurred disapproval, or suspicion, or are to be boycotted, or otherwise penalized.

Common forms of companies we feel need to be blacklisted as scams are:



1. A survey scam website is a site that claims to have loads of Surveys listed but indeed doesn't, or simply has the names of survey companies but no links. Or has nowhere near the amount they claim to list.
2. A survey scam company is a website that tells you to pay for what Annika's provides for free and/or also tells you that you will earn thousands of dollars doing so.
3. A "survey company" that sends you a lot of "offers" to sign up for other survey companies. Any legitimate survey company wouldn't promote you to join ANOTHER survey company. That's not how they work.
4. A "survey company" that requires you to go through a lot of "offers" marking "yes or no" to get to the final join page.
5. A website that offers you a "reward" for signing up for spam offers.
6. A "survey company" that never actually sends you any Surveys, but only spam.
7. A "survey company" you wouldn't want your grandmother, mother, brother, sister, father to sign up for because you know it's a fraud. 
 
8. Any "survey company" that says anything even close to this: "By participating, I agree to receive email invitations to take part other great offers. I understand that I can easily unsubscribe from receiving email at any time. I am also aware that I will receive an initial email where I must confirm my membership prior to receiving any member offers or benefits."
9. A "survey company" that deletes earnings from your account without your knowledge/consent.
10. GENERALLY, you will find that a "survey company" at the bottom of the page states they have an affiliate program. This generally shows they are after marketing their own income rather than paying their members. This applies to 80%. Though this does not apply to all, it's usually the first red flag we spot.
11. GENERALLY, a company that feels they have to display payments from its members. This need to show off is to make up for the guilt they feel ripping people off.
12. When a companies website data doesn't seem to match up. Scam websites have been known to copy and paste websites without changing the repeating of the business name.
13. A company that asks it's members for money all while running ads, and offers to make money and delays paying their members. This happens in PTR, Surveys, and even Cashback websites. The business you work for is meant to pay you, not the other way around.
14. A Survey website who sends you a "Profile update" email when you are close to cash out and closes your account afterward.
15. A Survey website that has a lot of advertising on it. A Survey company doesn't need to advertise ANYTHING. As these companies are paid to send you market research offers.
16. Any company with poor, or no customer service.
17. Any company that has no obvious information on who owns the website and where they are located. Without location, you can't exactly track down payment.
18. Any company that their social media websites are inactive. This is not always a sign, but it's generally a tip that they may have closed.
19. Any company claiming you won a foreign lottery.
20. Any company claiming you get a free bonus if you buy a specific product.
21. Any website that has a lot of typos, and/or poor grammar. This is generally a sign the website has been translated from another language.

What annoys me most is 90% of the sites on the net claim to have loads of survey links and about 70% of them are the type you sign up for and get loads of spam, and no surveys! And when you sign up for those types of sites you are actually earning the webmaster and the affiliate company money by signing up for them. Not yourself or a very SMALL percent of the actual amount you could earn directly. There is no way to stop this either, except maybe spreading the word of legit paying survey sites you find on the net.

Also, there are loads of survey sites that simply list about 30 Surveys that are legit companies, but the sites they have listed once again are the type where the webmaster and affiliate company earns money when you sign up. Most likely, like paid to read emails, they also keep earning a percentage of every survey you complete not you. That's why they post their checks as proof. To show you that yes you can earn money from signing up for Surveys after all the more people signing up through their links earns them a heck of a lot of money, why not brag, and not tell the full truth while they are at it. Who would know? Well, I do, and now you do too. After all, don't you deserve the full truth about this?

Another form of survey scam is not just surveying sites, but sites that offer rewards for you signing up for things. You are earning the webmaster more money than you yourself will ever get, and in the process, you get loads of spam.

If you ever end up paying for what Annika's offers for free, try to get a refund through the method by which you paid. (IE Credit Card, PayPal, etc.) Because sometimes the companies will ignore your request for refunds.

Most links posted to the Annika's Survey Blacklist are inactive for a reason, they're bad business to the unwary. We don't charge access fees to the site info on Annika's, but if you're determined to sign-up anyway please support this group by using the links provided, even though, we do not approve of these types of sites.

http://www.annikaswfh.com/blacklist1

Do you think you have been scammed? Here's Help!


According to recent statistics from the National Consumer League's list of Top 10 Net Frauds, online auctions seem to top the list of Internet scams for a few years running. Many people have been scammed on the Internet, but today the scammed person is not necessarily the loser. Stop blaming yourself, and fight scams NOW.

Start by reporting scams to the local police, FBI, Secret Service, post office, phone company, local newspaper and TV station, your bank and credit card company, your lawyer and the Department of Consumer Affairs.

Besides, consider reporting scams to the following agencies which are specialized in dealing with Internet scams.

Merchant Services: Online Fraud Prevention - This website has a wealth of information with links to Identity Theft, Online Scams, Email scams, Phishing, Credit Card Fraud as well as Prevention Resources. [Thank you Ms. Clark's Class Room #154 2011!]

Internet Fraud Complaint Center - This is a partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C), that strives to address fraud and scams committed over the Internet.

Broker Complaint Registry - You can file a report against scammers here as well as check to see if others have reported the same issue. Highly recommend this site. A lot going on.

Better Business Bureau - File an online complaint against any company or charity that has treated you unfairly. The site also provides a national database of somewhat reliable reports. A positive report doesn't mean the company is definitely a legitimate one, but on the other hand, companies with negative reports should be avoided. I have found the BBB to personally handle complaints wrong, so still do your research. The BBB is merely a third party website that hopes to help you avoid going to court with businesses. Businesses pay to be a part of the BBB. The BBB often mark cases solved that aren't. I personally think they are a waste of time. You file a complaint, they send it to the other party. The other party replies, or not and eventually the BBB marks the case as solved.

Rip Off Report - File a report about any fraud or rip off scam you have come across. The report you file will be placed online for the world to see!

The National Fraud Information Center - This site is US based and is specialized in dealing with most kinds of internet and telemarketing frauds/scams 1-800-876-7060

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission - Check the securities and exchange commission's EDGAR database to see if the company files with the SEC.

Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) CH - If you are a resident in Switzerland, the contact details for the data protection authorities are available .

Interpol Canada - Report Cyber crimes and more.

Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Wonderfully made website for those in Canada.

O.P.P. Ontario Provincial - Report a crime online.

FCC Consumer Complaint Center - File an informal consumer complaint / Tell your story. TV, Phone, Internet, Radio, Access for People with Disabilities, Emergency Communications, and more!

European Commission Website - If you are a resident in the EEA or UK and you believe we are unlawfully processing your personal information, you also have the right to complain to your local data protection supervisory authority.

Kid Safe Seal -The kidSAFEĀ® Seal Program is creating the largest global directory of children-friendly websites, mobile apps, and other technologies that have been independently reviewed, certified, and/or listed to meet minimum standards of online safety and/or privacy. This directory has become a valuable resource for parents, educators, and caregivers around the world looking to find safe online, mobile, and digital activities for their children and students. Please check back here regularly for the most up-to-date list.

FBI - Internet Fraud - Federal Bureau of Investigation's web page of Internet fraud. A lot of helpful tips here and other useful links.

Fraud Watch - This website seeks to reduce the incidence of Internet fraud by educating consumers, shutting down fraudulent and scam sites and prosecuting fraudsters.

Each States Attorney General - Site may not load but it lists ALL the attorney generals and their web address. Your state Attorney General's office can handle a wide range of complaints.

Federal Trade Commission - This website allows you to file a complaint about a particular company or organization, using a secure complaint form. although the FTC does not resolve individual consumer problems, the complaint helps in fraud investigation and can lead to law enforcement action. They also have a lot of other great content on their website.

ScamWatch - An Australia based site that covers all sorts of scams from financial and investment scams such as pyramid schemes to miracle cures and instant weight loss treatments. Scam watch keeps a lookout for new scams, and rip-offs and provides the local's places to report it.

AARP Fraud Watch Network - Several useful articles to aid in your quest.

Angi's - A place to look up and report businesses much like the Better Business Bureau. File an online complaint against any company or charity that has treated you unfairly.

Econsumer.gov - This is where you report a complaint against someone in another country. Basically works like the BBB.org.

Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre - A Canadian based site that covers all sorts of scams from financial and investment scams.

Office for Victims of Crime - Information for individuals who have been a victim on online crime.

ActionFraud UK - National Fraud & Cyber Crime Reporting Centre.

National Center for Victims of Crime - Resources for victims of all types of crime, including online fraud.

Cybercrime Coordination Unit Switzerland - Swiss Federal Department of Justice and Police.

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission-Nigeria - Nigerian crimes.

Philippine Centre on Transnational Crime - International Criminal Police Cooperation INTERPOL (ICPO-INTERPOL) Working Principles INTERPOL is not a police force. It is the machinery for international police cooperation and communication.

The Hong Kong Police website - As stated, Hong Kong Police site.

Scamwatch New Zealand - An New Zealand based site that covers all sorts of scams from financial and investment scams such as pyramid schemes to miracle cures and instant weight loss treatments. Scam watch keeps a lookout for new scams, and rip-offs and provides the local's places to report it.

MCMC Malaysia - Malaysian Communications And Multimedia Commission (MCMC) | Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia (SKMM) - Make a complaint.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau  - Website created to help those with credit card problems or bank issues.

National Do Not Call Registry - For reporting unsolicited sales calls. Registering your phone numbers after 31 days you can file complaints. You can also call 1-888-382-1222.

Postal Inspection Service - For reporting scams distributed by U.S. mail such as fake lottery sweepstakes winnings, chain letters, and fake Mystery Shopping scams.

FREE Credit Report - FREE Credit Report.

BBB Charity Report - If you want to check if a charity you're thinking of donating to is legitimate, you can check here.

HaveIBeenPwned.com - Enter your email address, and learn where you’ve been breached. They also email you of new breaches.

Identity Theft Resource Center and Identity Theft Recovery Steps - Recovering from identity theft is a process. Here's step-by-step advice that can help you limit the damage, report identity theft, and fix your credit.

Help With My Bank GOV - Yes sometimes even a bank can give you the shaft. Here's where to report it.

Guidestar - If you want to check if a charity you're thinking of donating to is legitimate, you can check here.

Charity Navigator - If you want to check if a charity you're thinking of donating to is legitimate, you can check here.

IRS Exempt Organization Search - If you want to check if a charity you're thinking of donating to is legitimate, you can check here.

Google Reviews - Search for the company name, and on the right side you should see "reviews". Click it to leave your review.

Facebook Reviews - If you have a facebook.com account, you can consider searching for them and leaving a review there. Please keeping in mind that unlike the other sites, the owner can always hide or delete these reviews.

eSafety Commissioner AU - Helping Australians have safer, more positive experiences online.

Scam Survivors - They offer a lot of help here.

Your Digital Rights - Get organizations to delete your account or provide a copy of your personal information.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission - Stock market and other investments.

USA GOV - Any USA issues you can contact them and ask and they will point you in the right direction.

Deceased Do Not Contact Form - When someone passes the easiest way to get the mail and calls to stop is to fill in this form. It will also stop the scams. If you wanted you could register yourself as dead maybe the calls will stop who knows.

Do Not Contact for Caretaker's Registration - DMA sometimes receives calls from family members, friends or caretakers seeking to remove the names of individuals in their care from commercial marketing lists.

Scam Warners - Use to be Fraud Watchers.

Safe Browsing - Google Safe Browsing notifies when websites are compromised by malicious actors. These protections work across Google products and provide a safer online experience.

ESOMAR - Just because a company is listed here doesn't mean they are legit. This is basically the BBB of market research. They pay a membership to be a part of it. Maybe they can help you.

CyberSAFE (Cyber Safety For Everyone) - CyberSecurity Malaysia via e-mail at cyber999@cybersecurity.my, or phone its 24-hour helpline 019-266 5850 and hotline 1-300-88-2999 during office hours.

1-855-644-6277 - Adult Protective Services. Report abuse, neglect, case of suspected fraud, or exploitation.

1-833-372-8311 - National Elder Fraud Hotline. Call 833-FRAUD-11 to receive help from a hotline case manager.

1-844-574-3577 - FINRA's Securities. Helpline for Seniors. IE Stocks.

Mastercard ID Theft Protection FREE - Alerts you by email or text when your credit file may be at risk.
VISA Alerts - Just like the above Mastercard link, VISA offers their own. Get more protection. Sign up for alerts.
Experian Boost - Set up for free, fraud alerts.
Experian ID Works - Set up for free, fraud alerts.
1-888-766-0008 - Equifax. Set up for free, fraud alerts on your credit report.
1-800-680-7289 - Transunion. Set up for free, fraud alerts on your credit report.
1-888-397-3742 - Experian. Set up for free, fraud alerts on your credit report.

In addition, the three major credit-reporting services (Equifax, Experian & TransUnion) also offer a name removal option for prescreened offers at: 1-888-5-OPT-OUT 1-888-567-8688 or visit https://www.optoutprescreen.com

Innovis: 1-800-540-2505 https://www.innovis.com/personal/securityFreeze or https://www.innovis.com/securityFreeze/index

ChexSystems: 1-800-428-9623 https://www.chexsystems.com/security-freeze/place-freeze - This will prevent approval of accounts, loans, and services being approved in your name without your consent.

Set up Google Alerts for FREE for your private information to see if it's posted anywhere you would need to contact for removal. Google Alerts can be sent to you instantly upon an index or later in the day as a bundle. Easy to use.

Do not waste your time with the scam sites GPTBoycott, Web of Trust, Notascam, Scambook, Scamadvisor, SiteJabber, or Survey Police. Survey Police was ran by GTM AKA Global Test Market. It has since been sold to Lightspeed Research (a Survey company.) It was created for the purpose of gathering information to use for Market Research as well as makes money off of referrals and affiliate links. Simply calling yourself "Police" or "Authority" does not make you any kind of legal authority. We can't in good conscience add Web of Trust. We discovered forums where people are being paid to leave bad feedback and even church websites being rated as unsafe proves what a waste it's become. This is heartbreaking to those of us who believe the word trust means just that. GPTB appears to have closed their forum.

There is another "trust" site out there to report to, however many have complained negative reviews left on their site are being removed for paying companies. Again, due to this abuse of trust we can't recommend it. (Even if we use it ourselves.) Stick to the real tried and true sites.

We realize not every rip-off happens online, so here are these websites: https://www.jdpower.com/  https://www.yelp.com/ https://www.tripadvisor.com/ U.S. Postal Inspection Service

Informed Delivery - If YOU don't sign up for this, someone else may. Get PHOTOS of your mail before it arrives, they also tell you about expected packages.

Fed Ex Delivery Manager - Again, If YOU don't sign up for this, someone else may. Sign up for alerts when are expected, as well as packages arrive, as well as tell them where to put them! Like hidden from street view.

UPS My Choice - Again, If YOU don't sign up for this, someone else may. Sign up for alerts when are expected, as well as packages arrive, as well as tell them where to put them! Like hidden from street view.

National Do Not Mail List - Get off of mailing lists and reduce junk mail by signing up with DirectMail.com National Do Not Mail List registry.

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