Effective Date: 2nd January 2026
At SurveyMoney.co.ke, we are committed to helping Kenyans find legitimate paid surveys, online jobs, and side hustles while avoiding scams. The internet is full of misleading platforms that promise easy money, instant M-Pesa payouts, or guaranteed earnings. This Scam Policy explains how we identify scams, protect our users, and provide guidance to ensure you make safe and informed decisions online.
1. Purpose of This Policy
The purpose of this policy is to:
- Educate users about common scams targeting Kenyans in the online survey and work-from-home space.
- Establish clear guidelines for evaluating the legitimacy of survey sites and online job platforms.
- Provide steps for users to report suspicious platforms or experiences.
- Ensure that SurveyMoney.co.ke maintains trust, transparency, and user safety.
This policy applies to all visitors and users of www.surveymoney.co.ke. By using our website, you agree to follow the guidance provided in this Scam Policy.
2. What We Define as a Scam
A scam is any survey platform, online job, or side hustle opportunity that:
- Requests upfront payments or fees to join. Legitimate survey sites or online job platforms do not charge fees.
- Makes unrealistic or guaranteed earning claims, such as “Earn KES 5,000 per day in 10 minutes.”
- Asks for sensitive personal or financial information (bank details, passwords, or PINs) without secure verification.
- Uses fake testimonials, stock images, or misleading M-Pesa proof to trick users.
- Pressures users to recruit others into the platform for earnings (pyramid schemes or referral scams).
Platforms exhibiting any of these behaviors are considered scams, and we advise users to avoid participating.
3. How SurveyMoney.co.ke Identifies Scams
We use a combination of methods to evaluate platforms before listing or reviewing them:
- Verification of payment methods – We check whether platforms actually pay users via PayPal, gift cards, or legitimate M-Pesa channels.
- User feedback analysis – We review verified reports from Kenyan users about experiences with survey platforms and online jobs.
- Red flag detection – We look for common scam indicators such as upfront fees, fake dashboards, or exaggerated earnings.
- Platform reputation check – We cross-check social media, Google reviews, and online forums to assess credibility.
Only platforms that pass these checks are listed as legit on SurveyMoney.co.ke.
4. Reporting a Scam
If you encounter a suspicious survey site, online job, or side hustle:
- Do not provide any personal or financial information.
- Document the platform details, screenshots, and communication.
- Report the platform to SurveyMoney.co.ke via:
- Email: help@surveymoney.co.ke
- Phone: 0721 111 888
We will investigate reports and update our guides accordingly to warn other users.
5. User Responsibility
While we provide guidance, users are ultimately responsible for:
- Verifying the legitimacy of platforms before participation.
- Protecting their personal and financial information.
- Avoiding sites that ask for fees or make unrealistic promises.
Following this policy minimizes risk and ensures a safe online earning experience.
6. Educational Commitment
SurveyMoney.co.ke is committed to:
- Publishing scam alerts and educational articles regularly.
- Highlighting red flags and warning signs to Kenyan users.
- Promoting platforms that are verified, safe, and transparent.
We believe that knowledge is the best protection against online scams.
7. Limitation of Liability
SurveyMoney.co.ke provides information for educational purposes only. We are not responsible for losses resulting from your participation in any third-party survey or online job platform. Users engage at their own risk and should conduct independent research.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions or want to report a scam:
- Email: help@surveymoney.co.ke
- Phone: 0721 111 888
Also read more about our Disclaimer, Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
We take all reports seriously and aim to protect Kenyan users from fraudulent platforms.