However, there are indeed ways to get free cash, if you know where to look, and we've done the searching for you!

The easiest way to get free cash online are programs such as FreeFivers or Cashbin. When you sign up - and its free - they give you free cash which you can then spend at their selected online stores. You can also earn free cash this way with every purchase you make. Its very simple and effective, so why not check it out further?

The next easiest way to get free cash online is to take part in paid surveys. Essentially, companies around the world, and many here in the UK, are looking for people with time on their hands to complete short surveys that only take a few minutes to complete. Once you've registered with these companies, they will then email you notifying you when they want you to undertake a new survey in exchange for free cash. Often however, you will not meet the profile of the people they are looking for, for example if they are looking for young women's views on a new lingerie range and you're a 60 year old bloke, they won't be interested in you.

Think twice about submitting your personal information to any paid surveys site that does not provide a clear privacy policy or arouses your suspicion in any other way. Also read disclaimers, terms, conditions and any other fine print. Avoid sites that don't answer your questions in a satisfactory and timely manner. Be wary of conducting business with sites that list only email or PO box addresses for questions and other matters, as they might be fly-by-night, paid survey scams. There are many high street names offering paid surveys for free cash, so go with the big 'uns, not names you don't know.

You won't make a fortune this way, but if you have some time to spare, you'll easily pick up some extra pocket money that will help with ever rising bills.