💰🌎📰 Referral World News - 6/10/24-6/15/24

Happy second full week of June! Here's what's happening in Referral World News (original post with screenshots, links at https://www.referralworldnews.com)

6/10/24

Grifin's Famous $30 Referral Promo is Back, Ends 6/16!

https://grifin.app.link/OwEoa7ucgxb - code FNJPA8

My FAVORITE time of the month... Grifin's viral "unlimited $30" referral promotion, which took Referral World by storm in February and again each month since, is back for one week only. This app and promotion, along with Grifin's quick payouts, make this one of the best opportunities of 2024! Since I signed up, I've earned over $3,000 from Grifin from these $30 limited promotions!

The promotion:
Download the app and enter code FNJPA8 when asked during signup. Complete the KYC (requires SSN), and connect your bank. Make $5 in AUTOMATIC investements (auto-investments occur based on the amount you set in your settings, invested each time you make a purchase anywhere using your connected bank). You'll get a $5 signup and your own referral link code. And through 6/18, you'll get $30 referral bonuses for everybody you refer who does the same.

New $1 INSTANT Code Just Released for Scrambly Members!

https://go.scrambly.io/Cg0Wh7

ATTN Scrambly members: Hurry and code WEDDING (all caps) in your Scrambly account for an instant $1! This offer is only valid for 50 redemptions.

If you haven't signed up for Scrambly, yet, check out my featured post here.

Stimulus (and the Lying Liars Mispromoting It)!

Stimulus has yet another $10 referral promotion, and once again, referral groups are flooded with Stimulus posts from referrers. This is understandable because Stimulus has been a great moneymaker for many, but what's deplorable is the number of referrers liars lying about the promotion and duping people into signing up.

Some otherwise honest folks liars use the "lies by omission" tactic, disclosing that Stimulus gives $10 referral bonuses but leaving out that there's no signup bonus and that a referral bonus isn't guaranteed when you sign up. Some people who are only out for themselves liars will be slightly more honest by saying that ID is required or that you must verify your email (still insinuating that you'll get your referral link once you do these things). Or, they'll state $10 bonuses, leaving out that they're talking about referral bonuses, not signup bonuses.

Some scammers liars are boldface liars, telling people there is a signup bonus, telling you you're guaranteed a link, not disclosing the bonus amount, and/or that they "just earned $1,250 this morning," etc.

These are just a few of the several daily ommissions fibs lies I'm seeing promoted in referral groups. And you can see several more if you're on Stimulus by visiting/or searching #wallofshame (special thanks to Stimulus member William Mcanirlin for this tip). But here's what these Stimulus promoters liars are NOT telling you:

1) There is no signup bonus.

2) A referral link is not guaranteed! Only certain people get links, and there is no surefire method to get a link.

3) It's being promoted that uploading a profile pic and cover photo, updating all your profile details, entering contests, interacting with other posts, and being active on the site will get you a referral link. Doing these things may increase your chances, but don't guarantee you get a referral link. I signed up for Stimulus early last month, and despite doing all of these things and being quite active, I have yet to get a referral link. Judging by the hundreds of Stimulus posts from folks asking, "Why don't I have a link," and expressing how they were told they'd get one by the person who referred them, I'm not alone.

I get why these sometimes reputable folks liars are lying. Many of them were originally duped into signing up through similar lies. And the $10 referral bonuses quickly add up, so when it comes down to being honest or cashing in on your signup, these folks are choosing the latter. After all, you're no longer their problem once you sign up through them.

Aside from the referral link debacle, I've been enjoying Stimulus, and I hope Stimulus continues to thrive. It's got a long way to go before it's considered a serious Facebook competitor, missing features like direct messaging, post-editing, seamless navigation between a post and its comments, etc. I also wish they'd take a less random and more fair approach to offering the referral links. Until that happens, here are a few referral link options from honest referrers who consistently promote Stimulus correctly:

Becca Carlson - https://www.stimulus.com/ref/becca12
Greg Darby - https://www.stimulus.com/ref/gregory_2
Steven Lugo - https://www.stimulus.com/ref/GypSeaKinG
Michelle Renee - https://www.stimulus.com/ref/michelle_3

Some referrers are offering paid signups through them to make up for no signup bonus from Stimulus, along with the uncertainty of getting your own referral link (you'll want to search referral groups if you're interested in those offers).

If you're promoting Stimulus honestly and want your referral link added to this list, email me a link to one or more of your Stimulus posts so I can check it out and get you added!

Be Prepared for Your Upcoming Adventures!

June kicks off Summer along with many celebrations like Pride Month, Juneteenth, and more. You may have already started making travel plans. Why not save money and make money by including these apps in your arsenal?

If you need to get around town, check out Lyft, whose signup and referral bonuses can get you up to 50% off your next three rides (or a specific $X off amount, depending on your location). If you want more fun on your journey across town, check out Bird (code 6PGHYP), which gets you $5 off your first e-scooter or e-bike ride. And if you're going to be staying in one or more hotels, check out Hopper, which gets you 10% off or $25 off your stay (your choice) along with $25-$50+ referral bonuses that STACK, potentially saving you thousands on hotels, rental cars, and airfare. And don't forget that many credit cards also have great travel rewards and cashback offers.

The Upside to Gas Prices!

https://upside.app.link/uJs1meg74Jb - code SUWBBE

Last week, a dear friend and RWN supporter, Jason G., referred me to Upside, an app that offers up to 25¢/gal cash back at your nearest gas stations, up to 45% back at restaurants, and up to 30% back at grocery stores. In addition, you'll get a 15¢/gal signup bonus when you spend $10+ on gas, an extra cent off per gallon for each referral's future purchases, AND a half-cent off from your referral's referrals! I filled my tank before heading to see Jason Friday evening, and yesterday, I received $6.23 back from Upside! Not too shabby, and a little relief with today's gas prices!

Learn more about Upside here, and check out even more great cashback apps here.

Fundrise is Back Offering $25 Bonuses!

https://fundrise.com/a/08jnzd

I've made a new goal with these weekly RWN articles: Sign up for at least one new app per week. So far, I've been able to do this successfully, having just signed up for Fundrise last night. I recently saw Fundrise go viral in Referral World, and it's back this week!

Fundrise is an investment app similar to Groundfloor as far as I can tell. Fundrise is offering a $25 signup bonus when you sign up, verify your email/phone and deposit $10. They're also offering $25 referral bonuses, up to $900 per month. You receive the bonuses as deposits settle, and you can choose to auto-invest the bonuses or withdraw them to your connected bank. Fundrise pays withdrawals out monthly, with the next payout due in early July. For more info on Fundrise, click here.

An example of what you can earn with Fundrise

A Sneak Peak into This Month's Whales!

https://www.referralworldnews.com/biggestearners

Last month, I featured a post highlighting my biggest earners for May, when I earned nearly $4.9K from just seven apps! I feel it's still a bit early to be making a June version of the post, but I will say that PrizePool, Aven, and Ownli will most certainly be on the list, as I'm still receiving multiple referral bonuses daily from each app! What have YOUR biggest earners been so far this month (and/or May)? Email me and let me know!

Acorns' "Refer 2, Get $425" Promotion and "99 Problems"!

https://www.referralworldnews.com/acorns

Acorns just started a new promotion: a $5 signup bonus when you invest $5 by 6/15, $5 referral bonuses, and if you refer two others by 6/15 who complete these same steps, you'll earn another $425 ($450 in total).

Note that Acorns charges a monthly $3 fee after your first 30 days. You can cancel as soon as you withdraw your bonuses. Also note that Acorns takes up to 30 days, perhaps even longer, to award the bonuses. Additionally, Acorns removed the referral tracking feature from the app and website last month, making it even more difficult to know whether you've successfully earned the referral bonuses. Even though I've been actively referring Acorns for the past month, my last referral bonus was awarded in early April.

Apps Left Behind, Pt 10!

This is the tenth installment of RWN climbing up on its soapbox to remind Referral World of older apps with active bonuses that newer, shinier OTN apps have foreshadowed. In a sea of fly-by-nighters, bait-and-switchers, and "New! New! New!" viral apps, these "tried and true" apps have been around the block, have proven themselves time and time again but have flown under the radar in recent months (or even years):

• Benjamin - https://joinbenjamin.app.link/ptVYlcPY3Eb - code u2RSU3To97 - Benjamin is a GPT app I signed up for last year, but after reading complaints about people misunderstanding the promotion, or worse, being duped into signing up by lying liars - as some are doing with Stimulus now - I never featured this app, having only included it in my monthly referrals list of over 100+ bonuses. I even featured a "Benjamin Alternatives" post highlighting similar apps with great bonuses. Despite not actively promoting Benjamin, I earned nearly $200 in referral bonuses since signing up in November! Compare this to Split Drop, an app I featured numerous times during the same timeframe, only earning a little over $200. Needless to say, it's worth signing up for and referring Benjamin! See more info here.

• DCU (Digital Credit Union) - https://refer.dcu.org/dcu/oard/default.aspx?referrer=v32j-e869 - I fondly remember DCU. I was among the first to share DCU's $100 signup bonus and $50 referral promotion a few years back to Referral World. Despite being an email-only invitation then, I received much interest, sending out over 600 email invitations in a few short months, and I earned $2,100. Sadly, DCU lowered its bonuses in 2022, and except for a brief increase in promotion in January 2023, DCU has held steady with its $20 signup bonus with unlimited $10 referral bonuses. While I wish DCU would raise the bonuses again, they're one of the easier promotions to trigger. Direct deposit is optional but not required. Simply deposit $5 into your savings and $5+ into your checking, and make five debit/credit transactions in the same calendar month. Note that DCU is technically a Massachussetts-only promotion, but you still qualify by making a one-time $10 donation to fund education (tax-deductible)! More info here.

• Instacart Shopper [US, Canada]- https://shoppers.instacart.com/?referral=JMEGOWAN7410A - I credit Instacart Shopper for really getting me into Referral World years ago after my dear friend, Kellan, referred me. I not only made great side money doing easy shopping trips, it got me out of the house, plus I scored big on my signup bonus as well as referral bonuses. And while I don't actively deliver for Instacart these days, I still earn referral bonuses simply by including my referral link in my Featured Jobs post. I earned another $300 in April! If you have the time, and either a bicycle or vehicle, I recommend looking into Instacart Shopper. Use my referral link (you may also need to copy and paste my code, JMEGOWAN7410A when signing up). Bonuses vary by location. More info here.

Seeking Facebook Referral Group Mods!

Are you active on Facebook and interested in moderating one or more of the popular referral groups I admin? I've got a handful of groups we could use your help in! If you already follow me on Facebook - here or here - you can send me a direct message to let me know you're interested. Or, fill out this online application, and I'll review it with my fellow referral group admins and get back to you!

Application Form - https://form.jotform.com/241255798175164

I'm only accepting serious inquiries, and we're only considering well-established Facebook accounts (one year or older with 100+ friends/followers). I'm currently reviewing inquiries made last week and will be reaching out soon!

Did you Know?

Did you know that while I publish a new issue of Referral World News each Sunday, I update each weekly post daily? For instance, I published nine articles last week. By yesterday, it contained 17 articles! Bookmark https://www.referralworldnews.com and check back throughout the week for the latest articles and updates!

Recap of Last Week's RWN:

• Scrambly's Instant $1-$23+ PLUS $10 Affiliate Bonuses!

• Aven's Aces This Week!

• Brandclub Lowers Bonuses to $3... Is Something BIG Coming?

• Amazon's New $5 Minimum for Gift Cards, Reloading Balance!

• Missing Cogni? You're in Luck!

• Brandclub Lowers Bonuses from $7 to $4!

• Cogni Cogged Out!

• Stimulus $10 Referral Bonuses are Back (for Some)!

• Fetch's Increased $3 Bonuses (Ends 6/5)!

• How to Trigger Grifin's Bonus Under the New Terms!

• Webull's "Refer 10, Earn $1,000/$2,500" Promo Continues, and I'm Paying!

• Acorns' "Refer 4, Get $1,100" Promotion!

• Apps Left Behind, Pt 9!

• Bonuses & Promos Ending This Week!

• Seeking Facebook Referral Group Mods!

• Did you Know?

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