Prolific Academic Survey Alerts

Chrisv

This is the reply from the "researcher" when I queried if they really needed my password. Still doesn't ring true to me though. The completion code was on the submission page (I didn't submit) but I have took a note of it if you need it Slinky.

Dear Participant, Yes, we do require your Prolific password in order to verify your identity and ensure the accuracy of your responses. The password is encrypted and stored securely to protect your privacy and information. This information is crucial to ensure that the results of the survey accurately reflect the opinions and experiences of our users, and it helps us make informed decisions about how to improve the Prolific platform. If you have any further concerns or questions, please let us know and we'll be happy to address them. Best regards, The Prolific Team.

Slinky

Thanks for the offer Chrisv but I've already put it through with Nocode. WIll contact the researcher, although I'm not going to get too bent out of shape about 11p!  There was also one question, can't remember what now, which had Yes/No as an answer, but the question wasn't phrased right for yes/no as a response.

cobblers_boy

Anybody else having problems on Prolific at the moment. Not been able to cash out today. Now telling me my login details (which are automatically saved) are incorrect. 

Have managed 3 or 4 small surveys so far so wondering if they have taken site down to fix a payment issue. 

Any thoughts?

Slinky

If you took part in that Prolific survey asking for all the login details, it was Phishing! They've sent a message saying you need to reset your password for Prolific and Paypal.

silvercar

cobblers_boy said:

Anybody else having problems on Prolific at the moment. Not been able to cash out today. Now telling me my login details (which are automatically saved) are incorrect. 

Have managed 3 or 4 small surveys so far so wondering if they have taken site down to fix a payment issue. 

Any thoughts?

I cashed out today without any problems.

cobblers_boy

Thanks Slinky

I did complete that but gave a false password. Have reset and got back in. Still no joy on cash out though 🤔

Slinky

cobblers_boy said:

Thanks Slinky

I did complete that but gave a false password. Have reset and got back in. Still no joy on cash out though 🤔

I put Not telling you! as my password!

cobblers_boy

Just found the Prolific warning email in my junk box!

Slinky

As a precaution, we ask that you update your Prolific password and double check the correct PayPal account is linked.

[Deleted User]

Slinky said:

If you took part in that Prolific survey asking for all the login details, it was Phishing! They've sent a message saying you need to reset your password for Prolific and Paypal.

That's worrying.  Can anyone give me the survey title and date, please.  I'm not sure if I have completed that study and I'm eager to check, thank you.