Anybody work or worked for Foxy Communications?

OnlyCuriousLooking

I see there's an old locked thread for this, but I am hoping somebody might be able to throw some more modern light on this company.

I've been out of work for a little while, and am looking for something to start in the near future. I chanced across their website today while looking for work, and it seems easy to apply to them. I've never done any work of this nature before.

Can anybody fill me in on what it's like to work for them, is the pay (and bonuses) any good, any problems to worry about, good points, work hours etc? Basically anything that could help me make an informed decision.

I'm only really looking to hear from people who've actually worked for them, not internet rumours about whether than may be any good or not.

My thanks for any help you may be able to provide.

Browntoa

its cold calling doing "surveys"

OnlyCuriousLooking

I know that much, Lol.
I was wantting to know about if they generally seem above board and pay properly. Looking through older threads both here and on other sites, it seems that things such as working hours, terms and conditions and even thier 'trading name' seem to change. I was hoping somebody could bring me up to speed on what they're currently like.

Browntoa

I notice their online form is still taking details over an insecure link :eek:

no HTTPS (padlock at the bottom of the screen)

its a simple email form that sends all your personal details as an insecure email

OnlyCuriousLooking

ok thats bad

kayleigh9478

Stay well away from this company unless you are really, really good at telesales.

I worked 15 hours for them two weeks ago, I also did an hour interview and a four hour induction, only to be told I won't be paid for any of it as I didn't reach 40 points per survey that they expect you to achieve.

I have spoke to a few people about this company and everyone thinks it's a scam. They are always looking for new staff.

They get you to work 15 hours and then tell you you wern't good enough to continue. With it being a self employed vacancy, there is nothing you can do about not receiving any wages from them!

Honestly, Stay well away.

IT'S A MASSIVE SCAM!!!

ButtonCow

Totally unachievable targets :exclamati

I find it disgusting that the trainer actually used to work for JobcentrePlus and she is allowing people to get their hopes up by thinking this is a legitimate way to come off benefits and start earning.

They carry out training sessions 3 times a week with approximately 20 candidates = 60 people effectively giving them 15 hours of free labour :mad: AVOID at all costs!

The idea of working from home around your personal life is fantastic and you are lead to believe the targets are achievable.

However, in reality you have to complete 4 surveys an hour with 9/10 people hanging up and the survey actually taking a good 15 minutes to complete even without trying to convince the customer to take advantage of the so called "deal" and also score a minimum of 40 points per survey.

The majority of people spoken to are elderly and do not want the things on offer, they either have what they need and are living a comfortable retirement in a property owned outright or are the opposite end of the spectrum with simply no disposable income to afford what they would regard as luxuries (ie: recliner chair or mobility scooter)

RANT OVER!

Gilly_Fizzy

Thanks for the advice, I applied online and have a 40 min seminar email alert for tuesday.
Thought the 15 hour thing sounded dodgy, wont be watching the seminar or having anything to do with them!!!