Is Rent A Friend A Scam?

Are you concerned that rentafriend.com might possibly be a scam?

Remember that a scam typically charges a fee without providing a legitimate product or service.

Let’s take a closer look at Rent A Friend to determine if the site provides value within the services offered.

What is rentafriend.com?

RentAFriend.com is the largest friend-for-hire website in the world.

RentAFriend is not a dating or escort service. In fact, the site has very strict policies with regard to acceptable behavior. RentAFriend is strictly for platonic companionship.

RentAFriend was started in New Jersey in 2009 by Scott Rosenbaum.  Although it is a new service in the North American market, RentAFriend has been available in Japan for many years and is very popular in that country.

In Japan, RentAFriend caters mainly to single-parent families.

Since the Japanese society is so family-oriented, RentAFriend helps to fill the void for those who are widowed, separated, and need someone to attend their child’s sporting events, school functions or they require a companion for social functions.

In North America, RentAFriend.com is just starting to gain popularity. The service provides people with the opportunity to rent a friend for going to the movies, having lunch, going to a party, and even going to the bar.

The possibilities for outings are extensive. Can you imagine yourself going on a vacation to a destination you have never been to before and having a new rent a friend waiting for you?

RentAFriend is currently available in the following countries; Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, France, Germany, Greece, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan. Mexico, Russia, Spain, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

What is the price of friendship?

All prices are negotiable between a friend and a member however, the fees typically start around $10 per hour and can go up as high as $50.

Friends can charge whatever fee they like and are able to keep 100 percent of the profits.  In some cases, the friend may decide not to charge at all.

The membership fee is $24.95 per month or $69.95 per year.  As a member, you are able to look at all other members’ profiles from around the World.

You can contact other members via either a blind email address or cell phone number, whichever method the friend chooses to provide.

All members need to do is type in their zip/postal code or country and they will be able to see profiles, pictures, and interests of other members in their selected area.

How are people using rentafriend.com?

People are using RentAFriend.com for a large number of friendly activities. These are just a sample of some of the ways that RentAFriend is being used:

• Many people on RentAFriend.com have unique talents.  They can help you learn a new language or tutor you. Teach you how to play an instrument.  A friend can also be a great dance partner.

• Do you have an extra ticket to a sporting event or concert?  A rent a friend can make a good companion.

• Do you need a workout partner?  Renting a friend can help to keep you accountable and provide motivation for you during your workouts.  They can also help to spot for you during weight training sessions.

• You may be looking for someone to hang out with, go to the beach with, or even someone to accompany you while your run errands.  Renting a friend can help to fill any one of these needs.

• Some people who have elderly family members will hire a friend to visit their family member and run some errands for them or simply to provide companionship.

How much can you make as a friend?

RentAFriend is free to join. Once you register you can upload your picture, post your interests and talents and wait for other members to contact you.

There is no guarantee of how much you will work, however the more engaging your photos and the more activities you are willing to participate in, the greater your chances are of earning more.

Rosenbaum does not keep track of what friends make, but he indicated that there are some who work every day and he’s heard of one member who makes in excess of $1,000 per week.

No website can control what people decide to do when they actually meet, however, Rosenbaum provides some basic guidelines to help keep members safe.

Always carry a phone with you, only meet in public places, follow your instincts, have your own transportation or enough money to get home, never go into someone else’s home alone.

To answer the question: is RentAFriend.com a scam? No, it is not a scam.

It’s a legitimate business that offers a unique service that is gaining popularity throughout the world as it continues to grow and expand into new markets.

Terri – WFHW