WriteAppReviews Review: Is It a Scam or a Legit Way to Make Money?
Stop! Don’t Pay to Work: The Truth About WriteAppReviews Platform
Unmasking the deceptive tactics of platforms that promise high hourly rates but demand upfront payments before you can even see the tasks
I’m constantly looking for new websites that promise to provide extra income. When I find them, I like to check them out and search for information online. In the digital age, finding a reliable side hustle is like mining for gold—you have to sift through a lot of dirt to find something real. Today I came across a link to the site writeappreviews.com, which promises too attractive earning conditions. Adding more keywords like "remote work scams" and "app testing reviews" helps others find this warning before they lose money.
The site claims to offer an opportunity to work remotely; you have the freedom to work from wherever you like. They promise flexible working hours; you decide how many hours you want to work. They even say "The Sky Is The Limit"; there is no cap on the amount you can work or the amount you can earn. You will earn different amounts for different types of app reviews. On average WriteAppReviews members make $25 — $35 per hour and you can increase this as you become more experienced.
The attractive but misleading homepage of writeappreviews.com
The VPN Trick
Let’s figure out how things really are. What I don’t like about sites like this is that they put up a banner and want to attract your attention, promising that they need people from your country. But by using the APN extension, everything immediately falls into place. You are not that special, they say the same words to every country, see for yourself.
Website interface on writeappreviews.com
I set the VPN to Germany and their banner changed the conditions and flag to Germany. I try Bulgaria, voilà, the inscription and flag change again. I changed the country to Switzerland, the same principle works here. Well, you understand?
Automatic flag changes based on user IP
The platform promises effortless ways to make money, like counting 1, 2, 3. All you need to do is:
- Register: sign up on the site;
- Select: pick a test;
- Describe: share how the testing went;
- Payment: get money.
But they forgot to mention one important point that is alarming...
Simplified "how it works" section
The Registration Process
I start a simple registration by simply entering my name and email address. After this simple action, appears a window with a couple of simple questions, which can be completed in less than a minute. I wait a few seconds for my profile to be checked to see if I am suitable for work on the platform. Intrigue...
Registration form on the platform
WOW! I’ve been approved! I didn’t expect it! (sarcasm). What’s the next step? How did they check in a few seconds that my skills, which they didn’t check at all, suit these tasks?
The fake "checking profile" animation
Surprise! Pay to Work
Now YOU need to pay to start to work! Not them... Opens a window with a super discount. Pay before you start working. Because it’s not a fact that you will earn at least something, but the site will definitely get money from you. Then the tricks begin again - they need people, exactly from this country...
The "approved" message leading to payment
In fact, they need people from any country who believe in the opportunity to make money on this site. The point of this site is that they make money from paid subscriptions. The first rule of scammers is that they are the first to take money if they promise to help you make money.
The immediate demand for payment
So how much do they want you to pay? $17 or $27, you can choose any amount you don’t mind losing. In an attempt to make their offer exclusive, they allegedly give you an $80 discount. This offer is valid for one hour only. They even set a timer to hurry you up to make a decision.
Fake scarcity timer and discounts
Then they manipulate again and say that the discount only works for this country. I changed the country in the VPN and saw that the discount was already available for another country. This job requires Basic English. How can a person with a basic level of English describe how the site works?
Payment plans selection
So, I click on the join button and see two plans to choose from: a $17 annual plan and a $27 lifetime plan. Without these actions, I can’t even look at the tasks. I click on the $27 plan and see a form that needs to be filled out and card details. The form offers two additional features: to add 20 ways to make $1000 a day for $0.50 and a mystery bonus of $0.29 (nobody knows what it is).
Checkout page with hidden upsells
Below in small print, you can read that it is possible to return the money you paid. ClickBank will allow for the return or replacement of any product within 60 days from the date of purchase. For more details see our return policy.
Small print about the refund policy
Final Verdict
The site’s rating according to Trustpilot is not very high. In general, this site does not inspire any confidence in me. If people want to allow you to earn money, they don’t ask for money from the beginning. Only after you start earning can they take a commission. Think for yourself, but I don’t trust this site.
Low rating on Trustpilot.com
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While scammers are busy dreaming up new ways to empty your pockets, I’m focused on creating things that are actually honest and valuable. Maybe you’ll find something useful to help you build a real freelance career or just something beautiful to keep your spirits high while you search for the work you deserve? 🦝
Have you ever paid for a "job opportunity" online, and if so, were you able to get your money back?
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