Are focus groups legitimate?
On One Hand: The Real OnesAccording to BlogStash.com, there are legitimate focus groups. In a focus group, you will spend 20 minutes to five hours answering surveys, questions and giving your opinion about specific products. Real focus groups aren’t trying to sell you products, but get your honest opinion of them.On the Other: Scam AlertThough legitimate opportunities exist, the focus group field is littered with scams. Many false companies and scam artists will use a “focus group” to try selling you something. Also, many scams claim you have to pay to participate. This is simply not the case with legitimate focus groups.Bottom LineLooking for a legitimate focus group can be like navigating through a minefield. While honest opportunities exist, there are also many scams that will lure you in with “too good to be true” statements.
