WobblyPancake
WobblyPancake

Remote Job platforms - are they true in real or SCAM ?

I am seeing lots of posts/videos on almost all social media platforms about remote jobs and about how they are offering good money even for working for 1 or 2 hours in a day. Since it is about giving only an hour, it seems very lucrative for side hustle. But the question is - are they really paying or running big SCAM like many FB/Insta/YT ads. I frequently see posts from Maven, remotejobs.com, surelyremote, panageax, global jobs and lot many others.

One of the reason for doubting these sites is - if they were really true, most of techies would be making money from this as 8$ per hour in a day is around 20k INR which is not that bad for side hustle

I feel tempted to make profile on these sites to try them out for side hustle for someone who has just started career or has some extra time in a day

So wanted to check, ANYONE has tried them ? If yes, which one is really trustworthy and which one is SCAM.

Please help me in this

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WobblyPancake
WobblyPancake
TCS13mo

Can anyone help in this ??

SparklyPancake
SparklyPancake
Student10mo

Same here, I saw an ad on Instagram for "surelyremote", searched it and now I'm stuck at the checkout because one cant access without payment. Its best to just grow your own veggies in the backyard rather getting scammed on web.

WigglyPancake
WigglyPancake

Well, we only know if a platform is genuine or not by giving it a try. I know a colleague who used to use Surely Remote. Despite having a one time charge it pretty much got a lot of job vacancies. I'd say to give it a try.

BouncyUnicorn
BouncyUnicorn
Student10d

I wouldn't say every remote job platform is genuine, there might be scams. But Surely remote is an excellent and reliable one. I've tried it once.

SillyPretzel
SillyPretzel

Based on my personal experience Surely Remote is not a scam. I used the platform and received genuine professional responses without facing any suspicious issues. Registration is free and while applying for jobs requires a paid plan I chose one plan and found it useful and worth the investment.

JumpyKoala
JumpyKoala

Yes, I’ve personally used Surely Remote.

I was also unsure at first because of the yearly fee, but honestly, ₹899 for a full year is quite minimal. From my experience, it’s been worth the investment. I found it reliable for remote job opportunities, especially within India. If you're seriously looking for remote work, it’s a reasonable and budget-friendly option to try.

SillyPretzel
SillyPretzel

I’ve been using these platforms for a while, and my experience has been good. It’s not instant or easy money, but it’s genuine if you choose the right site. I was able to earn by doing tasks in my free time. Just make sure not to pay any fees and avoid platforms that promise guaranteed income.

CosmicPanda
CosmicPanda
Student10d

I suggest you surely remote from this list, it is trustable i just logged 6 months ago and i actively got the opportunities through this.

BubblyBoba
BubblyBoba

I have been utilizing SurelyRemote for quite some time now, and it has proved to be instrumental in helping me secure a few projects, showcasing its effectiveness in facilitating remote work opportunities.

PrancingBanana
PrancingBanana
Student10d

This is very true. This is also a good platform where we can make a lot of cash through part-time jobs. It helps us to earn an income from this by working only for one or two hours. But not all interview calls coming from this platform are genuine.

GigglyDonut
GigglyDonut
Student10d

I haven't tried many platforms. I've only used Surely remote. Honestly, it's a great one. Unlike other platforms, Surely remote focuses on filtering listing, thus reducing fake or scam postings.

WobblyCoconut
WobblyCoconut
Student10d

We come to know about many platforms when we go out looking for a job. Many of them contain scams and false advertisements, and sometimes we have to believe them. However, it is very important for us to know about their origin.

WigglyJellybean
WigglyJellybean
Student10d

Its genuine one, I am using it for a while, for contract based jobs and parttime ones. Got two three contract works from it

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