Cash Gifting Programs: Fast Money?

Kerry Mulherin
Having witnessed the outrageous popularity of cash gifting programs on the internet, and participating in one or two of them myself in the past, I often wonder where all of those websites went. Contrary to popular belief, cash gifting is not illegal if done correctly. Sadly, for most people who got ripped off by most of the unsavory internet geeks over the past few years, people have become reluctant to look twice at any new cash gifting programs brave enough to raise their little heads.

Incidentally, I made a whole $12.50 when I became a cash gifting expert and got involved in two internet setups about 10 years ago; at least I am fortunate not to have been so trusting that I sent money to...well, wherever, never to be thought of again. I know there are some cash gifting programs available which are indeed, legitimate, but how can you tell if it is legitimate, or just another cash gifting scam?

Check out who owns the cash gifting website; see if they have contact details and a physical address, or just a generic contact form. A phone number would be great too, and if they don't display one, ask for it. Which country are they in? If it is the United States, or the country you reside in, you might call the Better Business Bureau or its equivalent in that state to see if they are the subject of any complaints.

I decided to check out how many cash gifting programs are still online, and I did find quite a few, all spouting the same pitch. Some of them may be indeed, legal cash gifting programs, although I have not invested any time researching ownership or business registrations at this point. For anyone still with me into this fourth paragraph, you will probably be interested to know that I discovered a little snippet on YouTube.com where some people called the IRS to ask about the legalities of cash gifting programs. The woman on the other end of the phone offered tax information on various amounts for cash gifting, along with the relevant forms you will need if you are lucky enough to require their assistance for this fiscal year.

I suppose the best way to know a program is worthy is to consider starting one yourself. Scripts are relatively inexpensive, and if you start with a few good online buddies, word of mouth ought to make you a reasonable purse over time. Be sure not to hide your identity when you register your domain though, that will be the first thing people notice. Make yourself available by phone and email, and then send me a note because I want in.

Before you follow any links, please note that although you may only send me $12,000 each per year "before it becomes a taxable event" (IRS) I am open to receiving multiple gifts so I can take next month off from writing and go home to Australia for a visit....and bless your little hears in advance. I think I love you.

Here is that link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tdn-uA_ZWDg

Published by Kerry Mulherin

Kerry is a freelance writer and blogger. She is currently working toward an advanced degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology with an emphasis on web business, member productivity and motivation, and i...  View profile

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  • Sophie S10/24/2009

    This is really interesting. With so many scams out there on the Internet, I prefer not to take part in cash gift giving.
    Sophie

  • luv2write9/6/2009

    Really helpful.. thx

  • Patricia Sheasley Sicilia8/26/2009

    Chain ponzi schemes, that's all they are.

  • Kerry Hosking8/25/2009

    Thanks for reading me folks. Jeanne there are cash gifting programs all over the net. They were more popular a few years ago. One would purchase an automated script, allow people to sign up and send money to 3 or 4 people on the list, and begin a cycle of gift giving. That was until the admin factored in a few extra dollars for him/herself, and then took off leaving the newbies high and dry. A great plan if the webmaster is honest, otherwise the whole thing goes to you know where.

  • Nikki8/25/2009

    I remember so scams going around a couple of years ago here in Texas over these "cash gifting" parties.

  • C. Jeanne Heida8/25/2009

    So, I guess I'm a little puzzled here. I know you can "gift" $12000 a year to a person without having to fill out a special IRS form, and that as a recipient you don't don't declare gift income, but how did cash gifting become a make-money-at-home industry?

  • writingwhiz8/25/2009

    interesting. You have to be so careful on the internet.

  • Harriet Steinberg8/25/2009

    This is news to me

  • CJ Mathis8/25/2009

    Great article thanks I have never heard of this cash gifting stuff.

  • Donald Pennington8/25/2009

    LOL! I'd be going for $12k a month myself.

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