Mystery Shopping Thread 23 *PLEASE READ THE OP FIRST**PLEASE NO CLIENT NAMES OR FEES

panda7190

sorry, edited my last post. before i accepted the job it said i can order one of the extra value meals - the one i want IS an extra value meal... i wonder why didn't they mention before that it's except that one. anyways thanks a lot.

weeg

panda7190 wrote: »

sorry, edited my last post. before i accepted the job it said i can order one of the extra value meals - the one i want IS an extra value meal... i wonder why didn't they mention before that it's except that one. anyways thanks a lot.

It's because those items aren't generally ready from the rack, and the most important part of those visits is timing.

amiehall

Yeah it's annoying, I only really eat chicken meat wise and got caught out with a breakfast assignment before where having egg on its own was not allowed. I did manage to force some sausage down though in the end....

Big_Graeme

Funny that, a burger restaurant wanting you to eat burgers...

serendipity2706

panda7190 wrote: »

Question about an assignment - im a pescaterian, when ive read the job description before accepting it, it seemed to me I can get the fish sandwich. After receiving the questionnaire, seems to me like I cant. Ive emailed Gyp, also submitted an enquiry through their website and still didn't get anjy reply (it's been few days now). My assignment is due today. What should I do?!

I think if its a burger or the chicken place when you completed the acceptance you have to say you eat meat, I know that it's limited selection for the criteria and it has to be some sort of meat you choose.

Big_Graeme

mimi1234 you taking one of those eye test visits ;-)

mimi1234

Big_Graeme wrote: »

mimi1234 you taking one of those eye test visits ;-)

Sorry my bad. I said glasses instead of eye test didn't I. Ooops oh my gosh.

GR payment pending for tomorrow.

PS. Be warned, the numpty proofreading team are in full force on RE. I'm getting very weird tickets. :eek::eek::eek:

firestar101

Can someone help me. I applied for a job with a mystery shopping company called shopoptics. But, I am not sure if it a scam. Is it?

Here is the email they sent me after I got accepted for a position.

We are pleased to inform you that we have now completed the first stage of the acceptance process for the secret shopper position which you applied for.
Based on the satisfactory result, we would like to proceed further with you as we have successfully been able to establish your identity.
Regardless though, you are still required to conduct some probationary assignment prior to commencing full operations with us. This stands as the second stage of our acceptance process.
Just before I proceed further, I’d like to give you a brief but detailed insight about us and your new position.
ShopOptics is a customer service evaluation firm representing some of the world's finest corporations. Since 2001, we have worked side by side with corporations to help them improve their level of customer service.
Our clientele base includes restaurants, retail stores, casinos, financial institutions, hotels, resorts and more. In order to continually provide a fresh perspective for our clients, we hire prospective independent contract secret shoppers on an ongoing basis.
As you already know, performing secret shops is a great way for you to make additional income while helping companies to improve their level of customer service. ShopOptics offers 600+ secret shop assignments each month across more than 12 industries.
We endeavour to only work with individuals with a keen eye for details, who are extremely conscientious and responsible in honouring commitments. Currently at this stage, we will expect you to be able to meet deadlines, follow detailed instructions and communicate fact-based reports to provide our clients with helpful data at all times.
We have handpicked you to participate in few probationary assignments to test your communication, punctuality, attention to details, confidentiality, ability to follow directions and ability to work independently. This enables us to build an internal work ethic profile for you prior to offering you a full contract. Compensation per assignment will remain at the standard rate of £50.00 each during the entire two weeks probationary period.
We will provide ten (10) assignments in total within the next two weeks. The assignments will be sent in the following order. (3,3,3,1) with the deadlines set by your campaign coordinator individually.
Below is the first batch of three assignments to commence the probationary period. Seven (7) subsequent assignments will follow in the order earlier mentioned above.
• TESCO CAMPAIGN: You will pose as a regular customer while making purchase at a local store to determine service levels.
• POST OFFICE CAMPAIGN: You will pose as a regular customer purchasing a few stationeries and stamps for your home office at a local Post Office location of your choice to determine service levels.
• ASDA CAMPAIGN: You will pose as a regular customer making grocery purchases at a local store to enable you determine service levels and employee product knowledge.
During these assignments, we require you to also rate store cleanliness, ease of purchase, and general performance of the particular employee/employees that attended to you. You will complete an evaluation form or report your findings directly to me.
We will also require you to fax your receipts to the office for verification purposes. Remember that confidentiality is the key and you cannot identify yourself as a secret shopper at any point during this task.
We will provide funds needed to enable you pose as a regular customer and pay for all in-store purchases while out on your scheduled assignments either by cheque or bank transfer.
Before we can prefund you for these assignments, we will conduct a secondary identity check and a soft background history check. This is to confirm that you are really who you say you are and also a vital precautionary step. Please note: It is NOT a credit check.
You must send in a proof of identity such as a coloured scan copy of a passport or driver’s license and also a proof of address such as a bank statement, government letter or a utility bill by email to: shopoptics.co.uk@groupmail.com” quoting your temporary rep identification number.
Upon emailing the required documents, contact your campaign coordinator immediately on 0203 129 4013 for more information on your estimated commencement date and full status updates.
You must send in the required documents immediately to avoid your nullification.
We are pleased to have you on board and I personally look forward to working with you closely from this point on.

Sincerely,
David Peters
This email was sent by ShopOptics at 35A Brompton Road, London SW3 1DE.

yonk

Looks scammy to me...

serendipity2706

firestar101 wrote: »

Can someone help me. I applied for a job with a mystery shopping company called shopoptics. But, I am not sure if it a scam. Is it?

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I have been mystery shopping for some years and, only now, get jobs offering £50. A supermarket job, of which there are many, is around a tenth of that. So, yes it's a scam.
You could always try phoning the number and see who you get???