BuxTopaz

BuxTopaz (buxtopaz.com) - Is it a Scam or Legit?

 

 

Pays Per Ad	Min To Cashout	Wait Time $	Payout Methods
$0.001 - $0.01	$4 First  + 25 clicks	14 BS Days
Number of Ads	Referral Program	Accepted Countries	Accounts Deleted  After Inactivity ?
6 Ads +/-	1 LEVEL  35 Direct Limit	ALL	60 DAYS

• Reason For Review:  September 2011 - News & Updates  & POLL
• Review Last Updated: ***October 8, 2011
• Owner/Alias:  "Kelvin Gustavsson" of Canada U4525755
• Current Whois: * http://whois.domaintools.com/buxtopaz.com

BuxTopaz is a new "bux" site that has recently launched and will be added to the Ongoing Investigations List for the time being. While it is not showing any connection to a past scam site, we would recommend that you test the site fully before investing into it. Here are the pros and cons of this site:

PROS:

1. Forum - This site does have a forum. Forums are great for communication between members and staff. Members can post payment proofs, get support, and stay up to date on changes made to the site. You can find their forum here:

http://buxtopaz.com/forum/

2. Paying - They are a new site, so there wont be many but they are paying. Payment proofs can be found on the forum. You can view those proofs here:

http://buxtopaz.com/forum/main_forum.php?cat=6

3. All Countries Accepted - So far there are no restrictions and all can join and earn from this site. Will update if this changes.

4. Secondary Password & Pin- You have the option of creating a secondary password to protect your account. Which is highly recommended that you use this option.

After you join you will also be required to create a cashout pin. Make sure it is different too. Don't be a fool and use your bank account pin that you use for your personal bank account. Create a unique 4 digit pin and write it down somewhere if need be.

5. DDoS Protection - Site claims it is protected from DDoS attacks (more info). Which is a big threat to PTC sites. Such protection can be very expensive but these days it is needed to protect the site from possible threats and downtime.

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CONS:

1. New Site - We do not recommend investing or buying upgrades on new sites. For at least 6 months, if not a year. If you can't wait that long, at least test and get paid first before you decide to invest.

The main reason why we see this as a downside is due to the large number of new sites that go through many sudden changes during their first 6 months. Changes anywhere from rates per click, payment processor issues (paypal limitations), and payment wait times. New sites notorious for changing their terms. Why we do not recommend investing on new sites. 

2. A "Bux" Site - This type of ptc has a very high fail rate. Most "bux" sites go scam under 6 months, if not within a year. Most rely on upgrades and rental purchases rather than actual advertisers. A typical "bux" site will show fixed/self-sponsored ads, sell rentals, and have a higher rate per click. This type of business model is not very successful and unsustainable, which is probably why most "bux" sites fail. 

3. Whois Private - Hidden ownership in site registration. However the owner did introduce himself on the forum. 

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Some Things You Should Know About This Site...

• Avg Daily Earnings w/out referrals : $0.032 +/-

• Number of Ads: 6+/-

• Referral Earnings : 
• $0.002 (Standard Ad) 
• $0.0035 (Extended Ad) 
• $0.0001 (Short Ad)

• You must click at least 2 advertisements today to earn from your referrals tomorrow!

• The minimum cashout is $4 for the first cashout, $8 for the second cashout, $10 for the third, and $15 for every cashout after that.

• After requesting payment if any members found inactive their payment will be canceled.

• PayPal might be used to cashout from despite the terms has not reflected this change. Currently terms & FAQ state AlertPay and LR only. 

• Script: GeN4 by PTCPay - Valid

• Contact Email/Link:  http://buxtopaz.com/contact.php

• Site Created:  August 29, 2011  Launched: September 23, 2011

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October 8, 2011

• Clicks to cashout lowered from 100 to 25.
• October 4, 2011 
• Full Review completed and site added to the Ongoing Investigations List

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BuxTopaz is still a very new "bux" site that will be placed on the Ongoing Investigations List for at least 6 months, if not more. If you plan on using this site be sure to test it fully before investing into it.

We will continue to monitor this site. If anyone would like to share their experience that they had with this site, whether it is good or bad, feel free to do so in our comment section at the end of this review.