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If you have been lurking online, you probably have read some blogs or web pages that talks about PTR or the Paid to Read companies.

What are PTR companies?
These are companies that pays you to read emails. You sign up for membership, usually free registration, so you won't spend a dime. Once you're registered, PTR companies will send you emails everyday and there is a link in that email for you to click. When you click that link, it will open a new page and just let that page open until their set timer is done for you to be credited. Timer is usually just few seconds.

How much per email cost?
Not much but they sure helps pay the bills, more especially when your not doing anything and have free time to relax and just browse online. The cost per email varies depending on the site. Most paid to read email companies pay from $0.01 up to $1.00 per e-mail that you read. Some companies have minimum payout ($1, $3, $5, $10, $25..etc). After you reach the minimum payout, you can request for payment. Some companies just pays you automatically through Paypal, E-gold, or Checks once minimum balance is reach.

Most of us are receiving spam emails and reading advertisement, so why not sign up with these PTR companies and get paid.

It is always wise to check the website status before joining them and see if they are in the list of scams online. Before you buy, check the company out with the local Better Business Bureau. The information in the report can help you decide if this company's record with other customers has prepared them to do business with you. There are several scam busters websites for you to visit.

Better Business Bureau (http://www.bbb.org) - You can check a company status and charity organizations. You can also file a
complaint in the site about certain company that scam you or you have a problem with.

Fraud Org (http://www.fraud.org/) - Advice, trends, and more about internet and telemarketing fraud, how to recognize the danger
signs and avoid being victimized. . You can fill up an online compalint form to their fraud center or call for an advice in their toll-free number.

Scambusters ( http://www.scambusters.com) - dedicated to helping you protect yourself from clever scams -- online and offline! You'll find lots of great resources on how to avoid the most popular scams, viruses and urban legends making the rounds.