Scam List of Paying Sites - Code Red!

With many sites out there about money, there is no doubt in anyone's mind that there are scam sites out there run by con artists! Especially those that sound too good to be true. Some sites start up with good intentions, but when they realize they can't handle a business, they suddenly close and run away without paying what they owe.

Take RichPTC, for example. Last time I checked, you "get paid" $1 per ad that you check, and another $1 per referral ad click. You could also pay just $5 for 1000 ad links to advertise your site or promotions. Now, do the math. Imagine that RichPTC doesn't earn any profit from ad purchases. So, your 1000 ad links that you purchased with just $5 dollars means that 1000 ad links will magically convert into $1000 dollars after being clicked by the other members of the site. Because, well, they should be paid a dollar for each ad link. Right? Now, I'm not even counting referrals here. Where the heck does all the money come from??? How can 1000 ad links be purchased with just $5 dollars when each ad link is worth $1 when clicked by other members -- plus referral clicks??

Of course, not all scam sites exaggerate on the earnings per click. Some are actually smarter, so they copy the legitimate sites like good ol' NeoBux. A similar site to NeoBux is QualityBux (now dead). You earned around 1 cent per click, and their site script was a bit similar, too. However, if you search around the web about this dead PTC site, you'll notice only complaints and negative feedback. Also, when reaching minimum payout of $5 as a free member, members first had to upgrade through a fee of $30 dollars to be able to request earnings. Wow.

By the way, if you're wondering why I'm including my referral links, it's because I want to demonstrate that I did at least try them out...and may even have fallen into their nasty trap. :P

Bux.to
Per Click: $0.01 ($0.0125 Premium) Waiting Time p/click: 15+ seconds Memberships: Standard (free), Premium ($59/year) Payment Method: AlertPay Minimum Payout: $50 (Standard), $10 (Premium) Regions: International Age Rating: Does not specify but most likely 18+ Accounts/Household: 1/person Inactivity Ban: Unspecified Affiliate Levels: 1 Affiliate Bonuses: 1 cent/click (1.25 Premium) Overall Rating: Payment Proof: 60 day deadline has passed and still no payment Category: PTC / Scam Comment: A very famous and longtime PTC site better known for being a scam or an extremely late payer. Research indicates that very few members did get paid but after many months later. Most never got paid. Additional (Hover To Read): Pros - Cons - More
Code Red: Payment was not received after deadline.

GagaBux
Per Click: $0.01 Waiting Time p/click: 30 seconds Memberships: Standard (free), Silver, Gold, Diamond Payment Method: PayPal, AlertPay Minimum Payout: $2 Regions: International Age Rating: Does not specify but most likely 18+ Accounts/Household: 1/person Inactivity Ban: Unspecified Affiliate Levels: 1 Affiliate Bonuses: $0.005/click - $0.015/click Overall Rating: Payment Proof: None Category: PTC / Scam Comment: A once great PTC when it first started...or was it? This PTC has been known by many to be a scam, yet a few report having been paid. Most likely it is a scam, so watch out! "Too good to be true" kind of PTC. Additional (Hover To Read): Pros - Cons - More
Code Red: Many members report not being paid - must upgrade to withdraw cash earnings.

888Bux
Per Click: $0.001 ($0.005 Golden) Waiting Time/click: 30 seconds Memberships: Standard (free), Golden ($10/mo.) Payment Method: AlertPay, LibertyReserve Minimum Payout: $2, $3, $4...$10 Regions: International Age Rating: Does not specify but most likely 18+ Accounts/Household: 1/person every 24hrs. Inactivity Ban: After 30 days Affiliate Levels: 1 Affiliate Bonuses: 0 cent/click ($0.001 Golden) Overall Rating: Payment Proof: Requested payment on February 7th. Category: PTC / Scam Comment: A copy-cat PTC of the King of PTCs, NeoBux (however, not ethically). Most likely a big scam. Not recommened. Free members do not earn referral earnings unless upgraded. Additional (Hover To Read): Pros - Cons - More
Code Red: Payment was not received after deadline.

Cashium
Per Click: $0.005 Waiting Time/click: 30 seconds Memberships: Standard (free), Discoverer, Superior... Payment Method: PayPal, AlertPay Minimum Payout: $2, then $4, $6, $8, $10 Regions: International Age Rating: 18+ Accounts/Household: 1 account/24hrs. Inactivity Ban: After 60 days Affiliate Levels: 1 (with tier levels) Affiliate Bonuses: $0.004 - $0.001 Overall Rating: Payment Proof: Never reached minimum payout Category: PTC / Scam Comment: A semi-unique kind of PTC. Great look, high security features, and no requirement to upgrade! However, admin kept resetting earning balances and now how closed the site. Additional (Hover To Read): Pros - Cons - More
Code Red: Stopped paying members and now dead

TrekPay
Per Click: 1-3 credits Waiting Time p/click: No wait time Memberships: Free Payment Method: AlertPay Minimum Payout: $5.50 Regions: International Age Rating: Unspecified Accounts/Household: 1 Inactivity Ban: N/A Affiliate Levels: 1 Affiliate Bonuses: Unspecified for clicks Overall Rating: Payment Proof: 1st Category: PTC / Scam Comment: A rather distinctive type of PTC like no other. Members here earn credits that are automatically converted into U.S. currency every Wednesday or Thursday. It used to pay but now it doesn't seem to! Additional (Hover To Read): Pros - Cons - More
Code Red: They used to pay but now haven't since Jan. '11

OnBux
Per Click: $0.005 - $0.01 Waiting Time per Click: Up to 30 seconds Memberships: Standard (free), Pioneer, Golden, Ultimate Payment Method: PayPal, AlertPay, Neteller, LibertyReserve Minimum Payout: $2, $3, $4...$10 Regions: International Age Rating: Unspecified Accounts/Household: 1 account/household Inactivity Ban: After 30 Days Affiliate Levels: 1 Affiliate Bonuses: $0.005 Overall Rating: Payment Proof: Requesting in August Category: PTC / Scam Comment: An ex-fantastic PTC with 4+ daily ads, referral-renting feature, great look, secure login, and many payment processors available to transfer money with. Nowadays it hasn't been paying its members, though. Additional (Hover To Read): Pros - Cons - More
Code Red: Too many unpaid members