Is OptiNu Academy a Scam or Legitimate?

Phishing Website~

They’ve posted in CincinnatI Ohio too just in the last couple of hours. It didn’t pass the smell test to me either.

I believe it is a click bait scam!

They are now posting in Pittsburgh for the paid vision study as well. However, they are now offering $900 “to apply and take the comprehensive eye exam.” In addition to that, they also state that “individuals accepted into the study will be offered $3150 for completing the study and fulfilling all requirements.”

As someone who regularly participates in paid studies, I can absolutely promise you that no research group is going to pay you $900 for merely applying and taking an eye exam (which typically costs less than $200 to begin with).

I did a paid smoking study that required me to smoke an unknown brand of cigarettes for 6 weeks (it had something to do with a new tobacco formulation that was supposed to help reduce the desire to smoke over time). I was paid a total of $1,675. So there is no way you are going to be paid up to $4,000 for a non-invasive vision test/study.

I really, really hate these people and how they can so easily get away with this stuff, scamming who knows how many unsuspecting people. We really need to figure out a way to hold these pieces of scum accountable and enforce legal ramifications for the damage they’re causing. I really wish our government cared more about it’s vulnerable people in this regard.

Anyway, if anyone is looking for a legitimate way to earn some money through real paid studies, I highly recommend looking into both Schlesinger Focus Group, L&E Research, and if you’re in the Pittsburgh area, Pitt Me (through the University of Pittsburgh).

Now ad on craigslist in Las Vegas. And it, must be bull. Thank you folks for output. I wondered what was up.

I called the 800 number and as soon as I asked if it was real they hung up! So DO NOT TRUST THEM!! DOCTORS DON'T ACT THAT WAY!! SCAM SCAM SCAM

Now posting on Craigslist Greensboro NC under GIGS. Scam Scam Scam.

Optinu Academy is a click bait scam designed to acquire your personal data. There is no clinical study being conducted by Optinu Academy. Beware. The best thing to do is report this scam to Craiglist Security.

It is a click bait scam.

What’s a click bait scam

Yes. This is a big scam...L.O.L

The website shows NO ADDRESS! That is the first red flag it is not legit!

YES. OptiNu Academy located at optinuacademy.com is Toll-Free: 800 565 3689

info-optinuacademy.comgit? NO, NOT, NO. IT IS A SCAM
MANY PEOPLE NEED TO CALL THE:FCC AND COMPLAIN ABOUT 800 565 3689
info-optinuacademy.com

Bummed because I just sent them an email with my phone number! If I start getting robocalls I'm going to be so angry!

Fake. Do not give them your info.

This is a SCAM. I called the number provided but it was an automated message about getting insurance. Don’t give your information!

The 800 number I called on their website took me to a automated car parts lady trying to ”give me something for free”

Yes. Optinue academy is a scam... Do not call 800-565-3689 again,do not call that number...

No, they are not legit. They are a spam generator trying to sell you things.

Yes. I agree is is a big scam...L.O.L

Also showing on Craigslist in the Syracuse, NY area as of yesterday.

I see ads posted from this "company" come up on Craigslist once in awhile. When I checked a little further into it, everything I came up with indicated that it's a scam.

Currently posted in Columbus Ohio's craigslist. Saying the same thing for applying they give you 300 dollars if chosen and you do the study they give you 3150 dollars... yea right

Posted in California as well. I emailed them but got a response of Gmail not being able to connect. Thank you all for posting because I was about to get the address and walk in

This Website is a SCAM! They are gathering emails and any other information they can get from people to call and Spam people!

The number I called tried to sell me a Medical Alert Device!

Definitely a scam! Do not fall for their lies. They are posting on Craigslist in Rochester, New York,OK for a clinical research eye study paying $400.00 - $3000.00. Post states they are advertising to pay everyone who takes the eye test $400.00.

That's a big red flag!

San Antonio CL.. same $300 to $3100 eye study pitch on. After landing here I flagged their azzes!

Called 800 number 3 times. Recording congratulates you on "winning" a gift card which you must press 1 to speak with operator to process. I went through it 3 times. First two hung up after I told them I was responding from Craigslist about the eye exam. The third person tried to go ahead and process my "prize". Told her that wasn't why I called and that it must be a scam. She launched in to what was clearly a script about how it is not a scam because... advertising cost blah blah blah. The desperation in her voice said otherwise. Conclusion: Scam. Atleast the vision study doesn't seem to exist despite a very convincing website. Going to contact Craigslist. Best of luck

Total scam, tried to sell me a car repair warranty.

Ad posted under Jersey Shore CL

Advertising right now on Jersey Shore Craigslist...
(January 7, 2020).

Also posted here in Richmond, va

They advertise for a study in Ft Myers CL under domestic. Go to a website with an 800 number but no one answers.

I saw a post on CL for them in Spokane WA.

Currently posted on Craigslist Fresno.

Here in Orlando,FL., on Craigslist also. Number goes straight to busy time Everytime. Sent request for appt., No reply. NOT LEGIT! SCAM !?

the number does me the same way and also I tried looking for an Opinu location here in Orlando, Florida, but there aren't any locations anywhere.
I'm just trying to figure out if maybe they are under a different name and that is the name of the company doing the research testing- you know.
Just a guess.

I was attracted to their website through a research study a posting on Craigslist. I’m a clinical research recruiter myself, so I can’t help but look a little deeper into other research studies happening in our area.

I can tell you right now that when I post about studies on any medium (printed flyers, social media, radio, newspaper, etc.), that I make sure the address and phone number is printed/posted CLEAR AS DAY and can’t be missed, otherwise I risk losing that potential applicant (which is something that no research recruiter can afford!).

I’d have to say that this isn’t legitimate. And if it is legitimate, they need a different person running their recruiting department.

Definitely a scam! Do not fall for their lies. They are posting on Craigslist in Tulsa,OK for a clinical research eye study paying $400.00 - $3000.00. Post states they are advertising to pay everyone who takes the eye test $400.00.
That's a big red flag!

they are now posting in Sarasota, Florida

they have posted in Nashville, tn too. after reading this, they are flagged

Hi
If you do a whois.com search for the domain owner you can see more info. Legally you can't post those private details after looking them up but anyone can look them up. I agree looks suspicious for a supposed real scientific study. Look it up and assess it for yourself. No one is named for a contact and it goes via a proxy.

I just opened one up in San Diego. It has no physical address either which was suspicious so here I am. Lol. I flagged their post here too. Thank you all!

They are also posting in Phoenix - after reading this I alo flagged

They are posting on Craigslist in Atlanta & New Orleans for a vision study. I saw their cellphone study a while back. I flagged them. Seems like Craigslist isn't interested in blocking or removing them.

I saw an ad on Craigslist in Des Moines where OptiNu was offering a great deal of money for a vision study. I will flag them and perhaps Craigslist will take action to keep them off of their website.

They've also posted here in New Jersey

They are scam. I have called and send emails and no response. They are getting people email addresss. Today 8/8/2019 I tried to send an email to the address and it said mail box full.
They are on Craigslist every other month here In OrangeCounty, ca.
I’m going to report them to Craigslist fraud department.

It appears to be fake. Posted on CL promoting a clinical trial for cell phone users. Fake, Fake Fake!