Most people only talk about it being rigged after a big losing session or a bad beat in a tournament. The fact that so many online poker players have made hundreds of thousands, or even millions of dollars playing the game, proves that the games are not rigged.
Playing online poker for real money is risky, but there are a couple of things you can do to minimize risk and maximize your winnings. Bankroll management, table selection, playing tight aggressive poker, avoiding multi-tabling.