About earn.wiki

earn.wiki started from a simple frustration: most "is this legit?" content online is either recycled listicle filler or a thinly disguised pitch for a paid course. We wanted a tool that actually applies specific, checkable criteria.

The site has two parts. The first is a set of free tools -- an automated opportunity analyzer that reads a listing URL and flags known scam patterns (upfront fees, crypto payment requests, urgency language, off-platform contact pushes), and an interactive scam-risk quiz that scores any opportunity you describe against ten weighted red flags. The second is a knowledge base of original articles covering the mechanics side hustlers and gig workers actually deal with: how self-employment tax and quarterly payments really work, what gig platforms actually take once you count hidden costs, how pyramid schemes are structurally different from legitimate direct sales, and how mystery-shopper check fraud operates step by step.

Where the numbers come from

Tax figures reference current IRS publications (Pub 334, Form 1040-ES) and the 2026 adjustments under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, including the restored $20,000/200-transaction 1099-K threshold and the now-permanent 20% Qualified Business Income deduction. Scam pattern data draws on FTC consumer protection guidance and publicly documented enforcement actions. Platform fee figures are drawn from publicly disclosed commission structures and aggregated worker-reported data; platforms change fee structures periodically, so always confirm current rates on your own account.

What we are not

We are not a law firm, accounting firm, or financial advisory service, and nothing on this site is personalized tax, legal, or investment advice. We do not sell courses, coaching calls, or "systems." We do not guarantee that any specific opportunity you check is safe or that any income figure is achievable for you. The tools reduce risk by surfacing known patterns; they cannot replace your own judgment and independent verification.

Contact

For corrections, questions, or to report an issue with the site, reach out via the contact details listed in our privacy policy.