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Title: Is MyPoints now a scam?
Post by: southernhorizons on January 22, 2016, 09:45:57 am
I hope MyPoints didn't turn into a scam site! I've been earning points there for year, mostly through their paid emails and coupons, and sometimes from shopping. I usually cash out as soon as I get enough points, but this time I waited, and now I have almost 14,000 points (mostly because the Swappable offer earned me a lot of points, and I had to wait for them to come off pending.) Every time I try to cash out, I get a message telling me my account is unavailable. I sent in a support ticket but I got a reply saying that they are backlogged, so it will be a while before they get back to me. It seems like just a convenient excuse. My account is still active, I can still earn points, but I sure hope I didn't get scammed by what used to be one of the easiest point earning sites!
Title: Re: Is MyPoints now a scam?
Post by: alice44 on January 22, 2016, 11:06:14 am
I'm not familiar with My POints.  I pretty much stay with Fusioncash.  They haven't let me down yet.
Title: Re: Is MyPoints now a scam?
Post by: potluck6 on January 22, 2016, 11:19:53 am
I do Mypoints  been with for 5 yrs its ok can take awhile to get enough points haven't had problems so far. have about 560 points will take another 6mns to get to 1000 so I can cash out.
Title: Re: Is MyPoints now a scam?
Post by: ktheodos on January 22, 2016, 12:12:53 pm
Not familiar with Mypoints
Title: Re: Is MyPoints now a scam?
Post by: ricdsm on January 22, 2016, 12:46:49 pm
I'm not familiar w/ MyPoints.  Good luck though.
Title: Re: Is MyPoints now a scam?
Post by: BlackSheepNY on January 22, 2016, 02:49:47 pm
I hope MyPoints didn't turn into a scam site! I've been earning points there for year, mostly through their paid emails and coupons, and sometimes from shopping. I usually cash out as soon as I get enough points, but this time I waited, and now I have almost 14,000 points (mostly because the Swappable offer earned me a lot of points, and I had to wait for them to come off pending.) Every time I try to cash out, I get a message telling me my account is unavailable. I sent in a support ticket but I got a reply saying that they are backlogged, so it will be a while before they get back to me. It seems like just a convenient excuse. My account is still active, I can still earn points, but I sure hope I didn't get scammed by what used to be one of the easiest point earning sites!

I cashed out not too long ago (a week maybe?) from MyPoints and had no problems.  Of course, it was no where near the amount of points you've accumulated.  Maybe it takes a bit longer due to the amount of points you have?  I can't say.
Title: Re: Is MyPoints now a scam?
Post by: tuyetmai on January 22, 2016, 07:47:44 pm
Some of your points is still pending on there list.   So that point not count as your cash out yet.  You go to your point account and find out when it ready to cash out.  And then cash out, they don't credit it right away.  Some of them waited 30 days or more.
Title: Re: Is MyPoints now a scam?
Post by: dreamyxo on January 22, 2016, 08:37:12 pm
I stopped using them for a while but before that I thought I had a lot of points but then recently I started again and saw my points weren't as much.  I didn't think they expired.  Now I'm focusing on using it more to build up my points.  I cashed out with them a few times over the last few years and never had a problem.
Title: Re: Is MyPoints now a scam?
Post by: alina6 on January 23, 2016, 09:06:30 am
I have been using mypoints for several years now and have never had any issues. I usually just take the credit to the paypal account and then spend from there.
Title: Re: Is MyPoints now a scam?
Post by: timvolley on January 24, 2016, 09:31:43 pm
as far as I know mypoints is legit.  Right now they are doing the sneaky snowflake contest to get free points which I have won a few times.
Title: Re: Is MyPoints now a scam?
Post by: sdenimandlace1 on January 25, 2016, 06:48:50 am
It takes a lot of point and awhile to cashout.
Title: Re: Is MyPoints now a scam?
Post by: nannycoe1 on January 25, 2016, 07:03:59 am
It just takes a long time to get points but I still do it. It is not one of my main sites though
Title: Re: Is MyPoints now a scam?
Post by: gaylasue on January 25, 2016, 07:56:52 am
I hope there is no problem with that site.  I plan on cashing out in a couple of months to use on my trip to Hawaii.
Title: Re: Is MyPoints now a scam?
Post by: pmagalei on January 25, 2016, 09:12:17 am
I think maybe they are still in the process of updating for the new year. Who knows I have not earned enough points yet to redeem any prizes yet but It does looked promising.
Title: Re: Is MyPoints now a scam?
Post by: southernhorizons on January 25, 2016, 09:38:01 am
I hope MyPoints didn't turn into a scam site! I've been earning points there for year, mostly through their paid emails and coupons, and sometimes from shopping. I usually cash out as soon as I get enough points, but this time I waited, and now I have almost 14,000 points (mostly because the Swappable offer earned me a lot of points, and I had to wait for them to come off pending.) Every time I try to cash out, I get a message telling me my account is unavailable. I sent in a support ticket but I got a reply saying that they are backlogged, so it will be a while before they get back to me. It seems like just a convenient excuse. My account is still active, I can still earn points, but I sure hope I didn't get scammed by what used to be one of the easiest point earning sites!

I cashed out not too long ago (a week maybe?) from MyPoints and had no problems.  Of course, it was no where near the amount of points you've accumulated.  Maybe it takes a bit longer due to the amount of points you have?  I can't say.
No, there's a definite problem. They keep telling me my account is unavailable, even though I can still log in and earn points, just not redeem them. Looks like a lot of people have been having this problem, and the only way to get it resolved is to go through BBB. Supposedly it has to do with their new security system.
Title: Re: Is MyPoints now a scam?
Post by: elvisdo on January 25, 2016, 09:49:02 am
I have done MyPoints for years; however, in the past few years I haven't been as actively on it as I used to be. I did redeem something a couple of months ago and it came instantly. I just do the bare minimum if I remember it at all, usually just the e-mails.
Title: Re: Is MyPoints now a scam?
Post by: southernhorizons on January 25, 2016, 10:00:36 am
This is the first time I've ever had a problem. I've been with My Points for years, and cashed out plenty of times. So I'm thinking it's a technical glitch with their site. I just wish their customer service would respond. I don't want to go to BBB, but if they don't hep me, I'll have to. That's too many points to lose. Their FB support seems to respond faster than email, but I haven't gotten the issue resolved yet.
Title: Re: Is MyPoints now a scam?
Post by: kingozzy on January 25, 2016, 11:20:59 am
Never heard of that one, good luck to you and I hope that all your points are valid.
Title: Re: Is MyPoints now a scam?
Post by: adriarobi on January 25, 2016, 03:12:59 pm
I have been a member of MyPoints for maybe 8 years.

You can hit a snag once in a while, but for me it has been very seldom.

I cash out getting $10 BP gas gift cards.

I am really very pleased with the site.

Hope you get your situation straightened out.

 :rose:

Title: Re: Is MyPoints now a scam?
Post by: Forp on January 25, 2016, 04:49:23 pm
I hope not because I'm going to cash out.
Title: Re: Is MyPoints now a scam?
Post by: vp44 on January 25, 2016, 06:11:33 pm
I started to use that site but then backed out. I don't trust it.
Title: Re: Is MyPoints now a scam?
Post by: dogsleash on January 25, 2016, 06:40:21 pm
sounds like an excuse ive never used them . you should check out a scam site and see if there listed.
Title: Re: Is MyPoints now a scam?
Post by: southernhorizons on January 26, 2016, 10:04:23 am
Their Facebook support is great, and they told me what the problem was. Apparently my ISP was flagging their fraud detection, because with satellite internet, it changes all the time, and was showing in TN when I'm in NY. So I cashed out from work, and had no problems.
Title: Re: Is MyPoints now a scam?
Post by: elvisdo on January 26, 2016, 11:14:56 am
Good to hear that the problem was resolved.
Title: Re: Is MyPoints now a scam?
Post by: catchow on January 26, 2016, 12:18:08 pm
Ive been using them for many many years, and never had a problem I just have to always remember to cashout a card 2 months before I want it, as it takes that long to get them :(
Title: Re: Is MyPoints now a scam?
Post by: marciaenglish on January 26, 2016, 04:13:57 pm
I have never tried to cash out on MyPoints!  I think I will check my account and see what happens if I try to cash out!  I don't even know what the cash out limits are...... 
Title: Re: Is MyPoints now a scam?
Post by: surveygrabber on January 26, 2016, 04:36:10 pm
I cashed out my earnings from mypoints not too long ago. I was paid and received my reward from them. I would contact support and let them know the issue. Hopefully,  they can resolve it.
Title: Re: Is MyPoints now a scam?
Post by: cateyes1 on January 26, 2016, 06:05:21 pm
I like my points I never had a problem
Title: Re: Is MyPoints now a scam?
Post by: sak4kat on January 27, 2016, 06:31:18 am
My husband is in MyPoints.  He has been for years and years.  I've heard him say before that "as soon as they credit me I can cash out" a few times.  But given time it always happens.
Title: Re: Is MyPoints now a scam?
Post by: jcalexis on January 27, 2016, 07:32:12 am
I am not familiar with Mypoints. I hope you get your points. It wouldn't be nice if you did not get them.
Title: Re: Is MyPoints now a scam?
Post by: ErinCarter on January 27, 2016, 08:52:02 am
I've been using it for years. I hope nothing has changed. I plan on cashing out soon.
Title: Re: Is MyPoints now a scam?
Post by: countrygirl12 on January 29, 2016, 03:20:46 pm
I hope MyPoints didn't turn into a scam site! I've been earning points there for year, mostly through their paid emails and coupons, and sometimes from shopping. I usually cash out as soon as I get enough points, but this time I waited, and now I have almost 14,000 points (mostly because the Swappable offer earned me a lot of points, and I had to wait for them to come off pending.) Every time I try to cash out, I get a message telling me my account is unavailable. I sent in a support ticket but I got a reply saying that they are backlogged, so it will be a while before they get back to me. It seems like just a convenient excuse. My account is still active, I can still earn points, but I sure hope I didn't get scammed by what used to be one of the easiest point earning sites!

Why do you think every thing is a scam?  I have used this for years and never had any issues.
Title: Re: Is MyPoints now a scam?
Post by: squirrelgirl44 on January 29, 2016, 03:29:16 pm
I used to do MyPoints. They shut down my account like 4 years ago because they said that I was doing duplicate offers. I still don't know what I actually did wrong... they were legit back then I guess. I had a lot of credits when they cut me off though.
Title: Re: Is MyPoints now a scam?
Post by: champak97 on January 29, 2016, 10:16:03 pm
Not familiar with My points. I only do Fusion cash.
Title: Re: Is MyPoints now a scam?
Post by: catchow on January 30, 2016, 07:44:19 am
champak97 if all you ever do is My points wow there is so much out there your missing :) Plenty of sites that pay
Title: Re: Is MyPoints now a scam?
Post by: king4cash on January 30, 2016, 10:44:52 am
MyPounts is legit, they are around for years...do not worry, your earnings are safe....
Title: Re: Is MyPoints now a scam?
Post by: plennis on January 31, 2016, 09:56:16 am
I am not familiar with mypoints.  Are they similar to F/C?
Title: Re: Is MyPoints now a scam?
Post by: AnnaKiki on January 31, 2016, 12:29:10 pm
I signed up on there and other sites, but I mostly stay on Fusion because it's more dependable. I can qualify on here easier and I like the site itself because it's easy to navigate.

(http://www.fusioncash.net/sig.php/4b3e345ce545x5.png) (http://www.fusioncash.net/?ref=AnnaKiki)
Title: Re: Is MyPoints now a scam?
Post by: Rahmanh on January 31, 2016, 11:50:16 pm
Then you should not use it again and Email them to complain.
Title: Re: Is MyPoints now a scam?
Post by: beatsdrop on February 01, 2016, 09:42:08 am
I don't know why I still bother with MyPoints. It takes forever to cash out, but I still torture myself. FC is still the best site!
Title: Re: Is MyPoints now a scam?
Post by: gaby_ro_2004 on February 01, 2016, 03:29:47 pm
i stopped using them.
Title: Re: Is MyPoints now a scam?
Post by: metsrock69 on February 01, 2016, 03:40:32 pm
I checked into it. I just ordered a Buf Wild wing GC. It went through and they said it was on the way. I hope this helps
Title: Re: Is MyPoints now a scam?
Post by: Liquidfire_43 on February 01, 2016, 06:26:05 pm
I used MyPoints site in 2013-2014... It is an alright survey site that pays on time (deactivated my account when I didn't have time to complete surveys)... Recently I have heard it have gotten worst with payments, surveys, and customer service in Surveypolice... It is a shame, really did like tht site before.. Sites that usually have "backlogs" will probably closed down... Own3d (streaming site) and Itcantbefree (gpt site) sites discontinued their services when they have their customer support say that they have backlogs with payments
Title: Re: Is MyPoints now a scam?
Post by: lguzman1 on February 01, 2016, 06:53:59 pm
Thanks for the info I also have points with them. I'm going to try to cash out see what happens. Thank, again.
Title: Re: Is MyPoints now a scam?
Post by: darkxtsuna on February 02, 2016, 02:36:15 am
Ever since I found Fusioncash I stopped doing those type of sites.
Title: Re: Is MyPoints now a scam?
Post by: bleyd on February 02, 2016, 02:54:36 am
I have my account for about 10 years now and cashed out a few times. It usually takes me awhile to earn points cuz I hardly shop online. But so far so good.
Title: Re: Is MyPoints now a scam?
Post by: Screwedupclick4life337 on February 02, 2016, 02:55:25 am
Don't know a lot about them