Recognize the pattern
How it starts
Unexpected recruitment texts and messaging invitations.
The promise
Earn by rating products or hotels.
What happens next
The task dashboard and its earnings are controlled by the scammer. A new deposit leads to another required task or an even larger balance you are told to cover.
Signs to watch for
- Simple clicks supposedly earn high pay
- Completed work still requires deposits
- Withdrawal conditions change unexpectedly
Start with what you can do now
If this happened to you
Stop funding the platform, even if a task set looks almost finished.
Ask the payment provider about the transfers you already made.
Keep task screenshots, recruiter messages and transaction records.
What to save
Keep the original records. Use copies to organize the details.
- Platform URL
- Task screenshots
- Balance changes
- Top-up receipts
Before you send money
- Do not pay to receive wages
- Verify the role and employer
- Avoid unknown task platforms
These guides explain common patterns. The facts of your situation and your payment provider’s rules determine which steps are available.