Getting paid to take surveys? Scam?

[Miss Pink]

I've done a search, but couldn't find anything on here, and am quite unknowledgable on the subject so bear with me.

I'm trying to find a way of making some extra cash, as many of us probably have, and stumbled upon getting paid to take surveys, as many of you probably have. My question is, is it legit? Obviously I don't believe the $50-$75 per survey that they advertise, but what sort of money would you be looking at? Anyone ever tried it, experiences? If not, whats the catch?

[nyc999]

If you live near a city, register with focus group facilities. You'll get paid $50 - $100 for 2 hours. Online surveys rarely pay more than a few dollars, unless it is a long-term study such as an in-home product test.

[Vyse]

They're not really "surveys." You sign up for "free" trials and get money every time you do. It's really annoying. Then you have to cancel the free trials before you get charged.