MYSTERY SHOPPING THREAD 17 - please don't mention client names or fees on here!!

cheekychipmunk

Badger_Lady wrote: »

We're on exactly the same lines, lol! I just can't believe in the scenario... but will follow it regardless, fingers crossed I'm not discovered

Just spend a while picking various things up, frowning a bit and then putting them back before you approach anyone. The girl I approached was fantastically helpful, but they didn't clock that I was MSing (they clearly hadn't warned the other staff I encountered later in my visit!)

Hope it goes well - at the worst, people will just think you are slightly mad!

dazza.mk

Monkeynut wrote: »

Latest email from JKS about the Payday Loan job,
my only thought - No s**t, :eek:, everyone else except you already knew that!!

So how did they put this one? - I got the original email, but not this follow up.

Money_maker

mysterious_girl wrote: »

I know but it was one of those money carrying vans which was blocking the whole front of the shop and a smaller van behind it saying "police observation" or some such. Anyway, the guy didn't want me taking any pics. He had the full bullet proof vest on and visor. I wasn't about to go against it incase I got arrested. I suppose he thought I was trailing his money van and wanted to rob it. I suppose it must have been suspicious as being a "Sarah Beenie" type - middleclass housewife. They are always the ones you see on Crimewatch. :rotfl:

On my info it says to tell them you are working on behalf of the supermarket and ring the MS company immediately. Never show notes.

Monkeynut

dazza.mk wrote: »

So how did they put this one? - I got the original email, but not this follow up.

I hope it's ok to just post this?!?
Must say I like the last line, thanking me for considering them! I know it will be a generic email to anyone who queried, but my email was not one of consideration, but rather, as everyone elses here, "are you kidding, who would do that!!"

"I have as promised contacted the UK Credit check agencies, and asked if applying for a payday loan would have any negative impact on a shoppers credit reports.

The feedback I have received is that it would leave a negative footprint even if they were to take out the loan and repay in full and on time.

If you were to take out a personal loan at a later date some lenders would view the fact of taking out a short term loan as a risk to them.

We of course take the risk to shoppers very seriously and for this reason we have decided not to proceed further with this enquiry and not to take on this contract.

We thank you for considering us for this project and if we have anything else in the near future we will be in contact again."

ukmonkey

mysterious_girl wrote: »

I know but it was one of those money carrying vans which was blocking the whole front of the shop and a smaller van behind it saying "police observation" or some such. Anyway, the guy didn't want me taking any pics. He had the full bullet proof vest on and visor. I wasn't about to go against it incase I got arrested. I suppose he thought I was trailing his money van and wanted to rob it. I suppose it must have been suspicious as being a "Sarah Beenie" type - middleclass housewife. They are always the ones you see on Crimewatch. :rotfl:

Arrested for what? Seriously!

Badger_Lady

cheekychipmunk wrote: »

Hope it goes well - at the worst, people will just think you are slightly mad!

I felt slightly mad - was really embarassed asking those questions like a simpleton! But it went well none-the-less

mysterious_girl

ukmonkey wrote: »

Arrested for what? Seriously!

Oh I don't know to be honest. He came across quite official and scary. I still have that mentality of respecting your elders and those in uniform. A bit "old school" I know. Anyway, I wasn't going to argue with him. I'll just have to go back later and get the pics I need. Report not due until tomorrow and I will be passing it tomorrow anyway when I pick up my dry cleaning (MS) and count the tills at a certain supermarket (MS) which is on the way to two more eggies.

mysterious_girl

Monkeynut wrote: »

I hope it's ok to just post this?!?
Must say I like the last line, thanking me for considering them! I know it will be a generic email to anyone who queried, but my email was not one of consideration, but rather, as everyone elses here, "are you kidding, who would do that!!"

"I have as promised contacted the UK Credit check agencies, and asked if applying for a payday loan would have any negative impact on a shoppers credit reports.

The feedback I have received is that it would leave a negative footprint even if they were to take out the loan and repay in full and on time.

If you were to take out a personal loan at a later date some lenders would view the fact of taking out a short term loan as a risk to them.

We of course take the risk to shoppers very seriously and for this reason we have decided not to proceed further with this enquiry and not to take on this contract.

We thank you for considering us for this project and if we have anything else in the near future we will be in contact again."

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What I love about this is that they really do their homework and research don't they before developing these assignments. :eek:
I was another one who didn't "consider them for this project" but sent them a "it's a joke ain't it?" email.

dazza.mk

Quick query :- has anyone ever done any jobs for Maritz, I've been offered a couple and just wondered how they pay. Its a long time ago that I signed up so I can't remember if I gave my bank details then.

Becles

Maritz pay by BACS and you get a pay slip through the post.