* Taking online surveys is not a get-rich-quick opportunity. You won't make a full time income doing this. * Legitimate survey companies will never charge you for participating in market research studies. * Not all survey websites are legitimate. There are some bad apples in the bunch. * Those who live in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia typically have more survey opportunities available to them compared to those who live in other countries. * Online surveys usually pay anywhere from $1-$20, although a majority of surveys will pay $1-$5 per survey. * Incentives vary from site to site; the most common include cash, gift certificates, merchandise, and sweepstake entries. * No prior experience or special training is needed to take surveys. * Taking surveys is not considered a real job - just another way to earn extra cash online during your free time. * Survey websites are not to be confused with GPT sites, who also allow their members to take surveys and earn rewards. Survey sites s