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June 22, 2019 11:30AM
She could post the link from her phone. Why does she need to get home from work, get settled and then give it to you? If she told you verbally earlier, it takes about that long to copy and paste a link and text it to you. Something is not right here.
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June 22, 2019 12:46PM
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June 22, 2019 01:13PM
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June 22, 2019 02:25PM
There is a new message on MFI's page once you log in.
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June 22, 2019 02:27PM
Yes. They say something is "preventing" payments being processed. But they are hoping to "begin" processing early next week.

I, for one, do not find this particularly reassuring.

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06/22/2019 02:28PM by ceasesmith.
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June 22, 2019 02:43PM
Yeah, as in they haven’t even started the payment process! There seems to be some dishonesty here. MF emailed some shoppers saying we were supposed to be paid on the 20th and now they are saying the payment process hasn't even begun. This is very concerning. I need that money. I wonder should I do the rest of my June shops?
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June 22, 2019 03:17PM
@CAGB33 wrote:

$150 for 6 gas shops? Wow those are high paying shops. And on an interstate where there was nobody for 20 miles? Why would there be so many gas stations where there is no traffic a esp of the same station? Seems odd.

All were on I40 in the middle of nowhere in the Southwest. The reason they were well paying is specifically because they were in the middle of nowhere. 1 was between Flagstaff and New Mexico, 3 were in New Mexico, and 2 were between Amarillo and OK. Two paid $20, the other 4 all paid $30. Unfortunately 2 were closed so the fee dropped to $15. The ones that were open reimbursed $5.

Not that it is the lightest bit your business. I can post the locations if you would like.

There are reasons that a body stays in motion
At the moment only demons come to mind
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June 22, 2019 03:21PM
Road warrior, you!!!

I just HATE interstate highways.

And that's a loooong drive -- I've done it myself.
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June 22, 2019 03:22PM
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Post removed as it violates the Forum guideline which states, "Do not reveal the clients of mystery shopping companies". Additionally, it is an ICA violation to name both the MSC and client.

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June 22, 2019 03:27PM
Posted on their website this morning:

“We know you have been looking for your shopper fees and reimbursements from May. We appreciate your patience while we deal with an issue that is preventing Market Force from starting the payment process. We expect to be able to clear this issue and begin the payment process early next week. Thank you for your understanding.”
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June 22, 2019 03:46PM
@Irene_L.A. wrote:

I'm doing my one job fortoday and really never had a problem getting paid, this is my 3rd job for them, all the same one's,and until I have a problem getting paid, I'm fine thank you.
You should not be mentioning the client is a thread about MFI. Is against forum rules and against your confidentiality agreement with MFI

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06/22/2019 05:38PM by shoppingfool.
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June 22, 2019 04:45PM
Why can't they do the payment process like other companies? I don't see other MSC having this problem for 6 months.
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June 22, 2019 05:02PM
Shoppingfool - you need to edit your post as well. By quoting Irene you have perpetuated the ICA violation. She cannot remove the client name from your post.

“You should not be mentioning the client is a thread about MFI. Is against forum rules and against your confidentiality agreement with MFI”
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June 22, 2019 05:33PM
Some people take the rules over the edge. We're not working for the FBI, CIA or NSA.
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June 22, 2019 05:39PM
Done. I forgot about that. Thank you for telling me.

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06/22/2019 05:40PM by shoppingfool.
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June 22, 2019 05:43PM
@shoppingfool wrote:

Done. I forgot about that. Thank you for telling me.

When you do your shops wear a trench coat, dark glasses, gloves and a hat.
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June 22, 2019 05:44PM
@johnb974 wrote:

Some people take the rules over the edge. We're not working for the FBI, CIA or NSA.
We are talking things we all agreed too and can be fired for.
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June 22, 2019 05:46PM
@johnb974 wrote:

@shoppingfool wrote:

Done. I forgot about that. Thank you for telling me.

When you do your shops wear a trench coat, dark glasses, gloves and a hat.
Don't own a trench coat or a hat sorry
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June 22, 2019 05:49PM
@shoppingfool wrote:

@johnb974 wrote:

Some people take the rules over the edge. We're not working for the FBI, CIA or NSA.
We are talking things we all agreed too and can be fired for.

When has anyone been fired for telling others where they shop and that they do mystery shopping?
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June 22, 2019 05:53PM
I have a friend who worked at a fast food place. He said they know who the mystery shoppers are, because they only order 3 items. The call goes out, "3 item order, mystery shopper" Many times the guidelines to the shop give you away as a mystery shopper.
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June 22, 2019 05:58PM
@johnb974 wrote:

@shoppingfool wrote:

@johnb974 wrote:

Some people take the rules over the edge. We're not working for the FBI, CIA or NSA.
We are talking things we all agreed too and can be fired for.

When has anyone been fired for telling others where they shop and that they do mystery shopping?

When you mention both the MSC and the client. It is in the agreement that we sign that we are not allowed to mention both.
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June 22, 2019 06:04PM
I'm sure the MSC don't mind you telling others where you shop for them. They want more shoppers. The MSC's don't want you sharing REPORTS with other MSC's.
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June 22, 2019 06:16PM
@johnb974 wrote:

I'm sure the MSC don't mind you telling others where you shop for them. They want more shoppers. The MSC's don't want you sharing REPORTS with other MSC's.

I think you are wrong. I believe a MSC doesn’t want shoppers to reveal its clients as other MSC’s can see this and then approach the client in an attempt to switch companies. Why do think they put this non disclosure statement in their ICA? I also think that not revealing clients of MSC’s on public forums protects my business. I have worked hard to find certain clients and I don’t want to reveal this to my competition. You may think this is selfish but I think it’s a good business practice in a highly competitive market.
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June 22, 2019 06:18PM
@kenasch wrote:

Shoppingfool - you need to edit your post as well. By quoting Irene you have perpetuated the ICA violation. She cannot remove the client name from your post.

“You should not be mentioning the client is a thread about MFI. Is against forum rules and against your confidentiality agreement with MFI”

Isn't failing to pay by the 20th an ICA violation as well? smiling smiley
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June 22, 2019 06:24PM
Yes I can see how ordering a burger, fries and drink would be a dead giveaway.


@johnb974 wrote:

I have a friend who worked at a fast food place. He said they know who the mystery shoppers are, because they only order 3 items. The call goes out, "3 item order, mystery shopper" Many times the guidelines to the shop give you away as a mystery shopper.
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June 22, 2019 06:24PM
@boridi wrote:

@kenasch wrote:

Shoppingfool - you need to edit your post as well. By quoting Irene you have perpetuated the ICA violation. She cannot remove the client name from your post.

“You should not be mentioning the client is a thread about MFI. Is against forum rules and against your confidentiality agreement with MFI”

Isn't failing to pay by the 20th an ICA violation as well? smiling smiley

Nope. The ICA says “around” the 20th.

It also states:

“Finally, you agree not to disclose the names of MFI's clients, the location of the assignments, or any information gathered during an assignment to anyone other than representatives of MFI.”
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June 22, 2019 06:38PM
@kenasch wrote:

@johnb974 wrote:

I'm sure the MSC don't mind you telling others where you shop for them. They want more shoppers. The MSC's don't want you sharing REPORTS with other MSC's.

I think you are wrong. I believe a MSC doesn’t want shoppers to reveal its clients as other MSC’s can see this and then approach the client in an attempt to switch companies. Why do think they put this non disclosure statement in their ICA? I also think that not revealing clients of MSC’s on public forums protects my business. I have worked hard to find certain clients and I don’t want to reveal this to my competition. You may think this is selfish but I think it’s a good business practice in a highly competitive market.

I'm sure companies switch MSC's anyway. That's why you see the same shop, offered by another MSC for a lower pay.
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June 22, 2019 06:40PM
@kenasch wrote:

@boridi wrote:

@kenasch wrote:

Shoppingfool - you need to edit your post as well. By quoting Irene you have perpetuated the ICA violation. She cannot remove the client name from your post.

“You should not be mentioning the client is a thread about MFI. Is against forum rules and against your confidentiality agreement with MFI”

Isn't failing to pay by the 20th an ICA violation as well? smiling smiley

Nope. The ICA says “around” the 20th.

It also states:

“Finally, you agree not to disclose the names of MFI's clients, the location of the assignments, or any information gathered during an assignment to anyone other than representatives of MFI.”

Have you looked at the MSPA site? Many of the MSC's have a list of companies they do mystery shops for.
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June 22, 2019 06:44PM
Why can't people who are supposed to be professional just follow the rules they agreed to. If you don't like the rules don't sign the ICA and don't shop for the company. Just because no one gets fired for breaking the ICA does not make it moral to agree to not disclose clients and then disclose them.

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06/22/2019 06:44PM by shoppingfool.
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June 22, 2019 06:45PM
@johnb974 wrote:

@kenasch wrote:

@boridi wrote:

@kenasch wrote:

Shoppingfool - you need to edit your post as well. By quoting Irene you have perpetuated the ICA violation. She cannot remove the client name from your post.

“You should not be mentioning the client is a thread about MFI. Is against forum rules and against your confidentiality agreement with MFI”

Isn't failing to pay by the 20th an ICA violation as well? smiling smiley

Nope. The ICA says “around” the 20th.

It also states:

“Finally, you agree not to disclose the names of MFI's clients, the location of the assignments, or any information gathered during an assignment to anyone other than representatives of MFI.”

Have you looked at the MSPA site? Many of the MSC's have a list of companies they do mystery shops for.
They have a right to they did not sign nondisclosure agreements.
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