Who isn’t skeptical these days? We are bombarded with telemarketers, sketchy promotions, and mortgage brokers who want to dip into our wallets. Going online can be just as horrible with Internet deals promising free computers and get-rich-quick schemes. Buy all of this and you could be left with 15 credit cards, 6 mortgages and a stolen identity.
The good news is that there is much more to the internet than just bait and switch scams. There are honest people and websites that present free offers, it just takes a little attention. Here are some good, honest, legitimate and free opportunities to get you started. Happy surfing!
annualcreditreport.com
Annualcreditreport.com is the only free credit reporting site sponsored by all three national credit reporting companies, Equifax, Experian and Trans Union. Credit reporting companies sell your report to creditors, insurers, employers, and other businesses who use it to evaluate your applications for credit, mortgage, insurance, employment, or renting an apartment. It’s your credit so you have a right to know your score.
createblog.com
A peculiar pecking order has been created that judges a person based on the appearance of their Myspace page or blog. Createblog.com offers users free layouts, scripts, graphics, and tutorials to fix their page without having to know how to decode the Matrix.
epoll.com
Have you ever felt that your opinion falls on deaf ears? E-Poll is a consumer research company. Not only do they want to hear what you have to say, but they also pay gift cards to major retailers for taking online surveys. Signing up is easy. Survey invitations are sent to your email. Give your honest opinions and earn gift cards. Without conditions.
expotv.com
It’s like YouTube for consumer products. Expo TV has thousands of consumer-generated product reviews, informative “how to buy” videos, and original content, all available in full-motion video, all for free. Product reviews are from real people with no bias or secondary messages, just honest and direct opinions.
faxzero.com
Although email has become the dominant element of messaging, sending a fax has been a fundamental way to deliver documents and messages for more than 30 years. Faxzero allows users to send a fax from their computer for free. All you need is an email address and Internet access.
gizmoproject.com
The means of communication are changing drastically with the new emerging technologies. The Gizmo Project allows you to make phone calls anytime, anywhere for free from your computer. There are no long distance fees and no minimum minute charges. The program uses your Internet connection to connect to another computer and talk using its speakers and microphone. Everything else you do from your computer; Why not make phone calls too?
kayak.com
No, they don’t sell kayaks, but they can help you find the best deal on flights, hotels, and rental cars. They are a travel search engine, which means you don’t have to search through dozens of travel sites to find the best deal. kayak.com does it for you. Enjoy your trip!
lastfm.com
Welcome to the death of terrestrial radio as we know it. Last.fm is a free internet radio service where you can create custom radio stations by artist, genre, style, or era. You can also network with other users and see what they like. It’s a great way to discover new music.
rememberlaleche.com
It’s a to-do list on steroids. Rememberthemilk.com provides users with a free online task management tool. Users can receive task reminders via email, instant message, or even a text message. It’s worth a look and it just might help you get your chaotic life in order.