Kenya, July 3 -- In the world of online side hustles, Five Surveys has emerged as a popular platform promising users $5 for every five surveys completed, equating to $1 per survey.
But with its growing popularity, questions linger: Is Five Surveys legit or a scam? Are there valid Five Surveys complaints?
This blog dives into the platform's operations, user experiences, and red flags to help you decide if it's worth your time.
With insights from web reviews and social media sentiment, we'll explore whether Five Surveys delivers on its promises or falls short in the crowded paid survey space.
Five Surveys, operated by Prime Insights Group LLC, a Delaware-based market research company, is available in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, and the Netherlands.
The platform's straightforward model completes five surveys, earning $5 $5-appeals to those seeking quick cash or gift cards without complex point systems.
Users sign up for free using an email, Google, or Apple account, complete a demographic questionnaire, and access surveys on a user-friendly dashboard.
Each survey, typically lasting 5 to 15 minutes, pays $1, with payouts available via PayPal, Venmo, bank transfers, or gift cards from retailers like Walmart and Amazon.
The platform's 4.2-star Trustpilot rating, based on over 8,800 reviews, suggests many users successfully cash out, with some praising its instant payouts and variety of rewards.
However, Five Surveys isn't without controversy. Complaints on platforms like Reddit and Trustpilot highlight high disqualification rates, especially after completing three or four surveys, making the fifth survey notoriously difficult to qualify for.
Users report spending 20-30 minutes on surveys only to be screened out without compensation, leading to frustration and accusations of a "scam."
Some have encountered "account under review" messages when attempting to cash out, with delays lasting days or, in extreme cases, until arbitrary dates.
One Reddit user noted, "After finishing four surveys, I was DQ'd a lot and my account was under review-sketchy as hell."
Others claim the platform deliberately limits survey availability near the $5 threshold, with one Trustpilot reviewer calling it "a ripoff" after being disqualified repeatedly.
Privacy concerns also surface. Some users report receiving unsolicited calls from unknown companies after sharing personal details, raising fears of data mining.
A Trustpilot review warned, "Survey providers ask for personal details, and now I get calls from companies I've never heard of." Five Surveys' response insists they partner with trusted providers and don't sell data, but the lack of transparency in their privacy policy fuels doubt.
Additionally, the platform's affiliation with Prime Opinion, another survey site, has led to speculation about shared data practices, though no concrete evidence confirms this.
Despite these issues, many users find Five Surveys legit and rewarding. Positive reviews highlight its simplicity, with one user stating, "I cashed out $20 and $50-surveys are plentiful, and payouts are instant."
The mobile app, rated 4.5 on Google Play and 4.7 on the Apple App Store, enhances accessibility, allowing users to earn on the go. The absence of a minimum payout threshold and multiple withdrawal options, including PayPal and gift cards, add to its appeal.
However, the platform's limited country availability and lack of signup or referral bonuses are drawbacks compared to competitors like Branded Surveys or Swagbucks.
So, is Five Surveys worth it? It's a legitimate platform for earning small amounts of extra cash, ideal for those with spare time. However, high disqualification rates, technical errors, and privacy concerns make it less reliable for consistent income.
Compared to alternatives like Respondent, which offers $50-$150 per hour for professional studies, Five Surveys' $2 hourly rate (based on testing) pales in comparison.
If you're considering Five Surveys, stick to high-rated surveys (4+ stars) to minimize disqualifications and avoid sharing sensitive information. For those prioritizing privacy or higher earnings, exploring other survey sites or side hustles may be wiser
Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Bana Kenya.