Hey o_survey,
Here are the rules for referrals under the FAQs on your Account page:
Referrals
Can I refer my friends to earn more money?
Our referral bonus system is very simple:
Refer a friend who confirms his/her email address: $1 bonus
Your friend completes his/her first offer: $2 bonus
Your friend cashes out: $5 bonus (each and every time they cashout - for life)
Start referring friends now!
Why haven't I received credit for a referral?
Your account is credited for referring another user once he or she confirms his or her email address.
Seems pretty clear to me. I have two referrals so far, but I did have to work with them for a couple of days because they hadn't confirmed their e-mail or completed all of their account information properly. The other issue was one of them hadn't completed any offers besides the DCE. Once that individual got approval for one offer besides the DCE, I received my $2 bonus. Referrals often just don't know what they're doing at first or they may not have much free time, so I encouraged both of mine to at least watch the tutorials by oldbuddy and read the FAQs. I finally got my $1 and $2 for both, but I had to work at it. It is difficult to find people who will actually go to the next level and work the site every day so that they eventually begin cashing out.
I've now made a flyer for referrals at the suggestion of one of the other members in the forum and plan to distribute these in certain places I frequent in my local community. Of course, the other option is to get referrals online. Whatever works for you. If you can get even one person to become an ACTIVE member, you'll get a $5 bonus every time they cash out for life! That's something to work toward! At least, I think so. good luck to you on FC!