Why some GPT sites require ID verification

Recently I started to encourage some of my real life friends and relatives to try some of the websites I'm using to make a little extra cash. The GPT sites ( Get Paid To ) I've been reviewing here help me to earn money and other rewards for playing games, taking surveys, and completing small tasks. I'm *not* getting rich doing this just yet guys, but holy crap I've actually made over $500 playing video games here and there. 

One question that came up from friends is why some of these sites and particularly the better ones often require an ID verification to withdraw. It didn't bother me, because I see why they do that. Because there are so many scams out there, I can see why one friend wondered "Why are they collecting my information?" and "are they selling my info?".

The answer is that like you, the companies that put sites like this together work hard on what they are doing. They don't want to fall prey to scammers either  To one degree or another they want to keep things secure so that they are also doing ethical huisness with their clients on the other end, and stay within legal boundaries.

One reason is that some countries and states have laws probibiting minors from joining sites like this. The reasons for those laws vary, for instance some of the games have casino gambling, or offer optional in game purchases. By verifying your ID they are covering their backsides for when some kid decides to try to use Mommy's credit card to buy stuff in a game without permission. The games themselves are owned by the developers, not the GPT sites - but there still could be legal questions if they were providing an inappropriate gateway to minors. 

Another reason some GPT sites require verification is to make sure people aren't creating multiple accounts to be able to repeat the same offers and surveys.

Their clients who want to promote a game are paying to help get their game seen and played by more people, while developing and improving thier game from more feedback. The makers of those games are offering you a reward for trying it out, not for trying it out 12 different times!🍿🤣

If you are using these sites I don't recommend trying to play the system like that. Chances are you won't get paid, and might get yourself banned, just sayin'.

Equally, people paying to get information from a wide group of people don't want the same person doing the same survey. That would be boring anyway, but it would really screw their results up. Verification of ID confirms that the user is of age and not a robot, and therefore a possible source of valued information, and makes it easier to ensure each participant is unique 

So, YES, I'm relatively ok sharing my I'd for payment verification once when I join a GPT site. If you feel concerned, look for the faq on each site, they usually explain why they require this, and state their policy about how the info is used. 

On the other hand, realize when doing the surveys that you may run into things you don't want to share. What they ask and what you chose to share is not created by the GPT and paid survey sites, but their clients down the line whose motivations may vary. Typically I avoid sharing my phone number and address when it comes to that, to avoid spam phone calls and junk mail. Sometimes I do, for instance I gave my contact info to a Harvard University reaserch group offering a higher paying lengthy study. Just use good judgement and you'll be fine. 

How to Turn Google Play Points into Cash

You can't turn Google Play Points into Cash, right? Wrong. I figured out a way to do it by accident, and it's not a cheat or a hack. I had a bunch of play Points from earlier purchases and rewards from various sites where you can play games and do surveys or other small tasks for rewards. Some of those points came from direct purchases in games, some from cards I bought a zillion days ago, and some were rewards from sites that offer play credit and other gift cards, but not PayPal. I prefer when I can cash out real money, but I've enjoyed some other rewards along the way. 

Here's how you do it without spending any more money, if you are playing games on GPT websites that do pay out in PayPal. 

1. Convert unused Google Play Points by redeeming then in your Google account for Google Play credit, which you can do for as low as $2.00.

2. Make sure, if multiple people use the same phone / tablet / computer that you are signed into that account on Google Play. The points won't transfer from one account to another. 

3. Look at the games you are playing and other possible offers. Some of them have "cash back" options, like spend $4.99 in the game, receive the equivalent of $4.99 cash back. You have to actually read the offers.

4. If you've already been playing the game you want to get the cash back in, double check at time of purchase to make sure the game was downloaded on the same Google Play account you will be using credit from. If it's not, it won't work, check your other games and possible offers. 

5. You will be able to tell when you review the offer and go to check out. You click to buy the package you want in the game, and it will show you the email associated with the download. As long as it's the same as your Google Play account hit "pay with Google Play credit" 

6. Your game updates and gets paid via your play credits. You get whatever rewards you just purchased with play money. 

7. Check your GPT site that you did the offer from. You now have the bonus you wanted in your game, AND the money it just gave you in cash back. 

It's a legit workaround - the game gets paid, the GPT site gets it's profit, and so do YOU! 🥳

I figured this out on Scrambly, which I think is one of the better places to find good offers, freebies, and rewards. If you're not already using it follow my link to give it a try and we both get a little bonus. Scrambly withdrawal minimum is only a dollar, so as soon as you make a buck you can withdraw to your PayPal and see for yourself. I've made close to $100 in just over a month! 

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This works on the other sites I recommend, as long as you're using the right email and have some okay points racked up. I had about $20 worth of points just sitting there, and basically figured this out as an experimental accident! Go figure!