Ipsos issues

Morledzep · 2026-01-13T21:06:14+00:00

In December I did a bunch of bonused shops. All were approved before December 28, and I should have been paid for them on January 2. But one shops wasn't paid. Shop complete, edited and approved before December 28, two other shops that were approved were paid, but not the third. At the time I thought, ok, so I'll get paid for it on the next payday, which was Jan 6, still didn't get paid for that one shop. While we were in GA doing other stuff, I did a lighting audit because it was close to my grandsons' home (I still didn't get to see them), and I was going to be there anyway. That one was edited and approved and I thought everything was going to be hunky dory. Well, today is January 13, and I STILL have not been paid for a shop I did in December and a shop I did in January 2026 that are edited and approved for payment. I did contact Ipsos last week and was told they would investigate, and they said that they appreciated that I said I had never had to chase payment from Ipsos before. Today I cancelled two jobs that I had scheduled because I still have not been paid. I do NOT work for free. And I won't schedule any more shops with them until I get paid.

Ipsos issues

March 11, 2026 09:12PM

@Ginny16 wrote:

Just be aware that all MSPA member Mystery Shopping companies are subject to a Code of Conduct that requires them to behave ethically. They may also be in breach of contract if they de-activate you or fail to pay you (in part or full). Please feel that you can take action against them if they hurt you. You have rights as a consumer.

What is MSPA doing about Elite CXS failing to pay shoppers? They were members when the problems started and as far as I can tell, severing that relationship has been the only consequence to them blatantly scamming ICs.

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March 12, 2026 01:05AM

The MSPA is designed for one thing -- to separate money from gullible people. It has no other reason for existing.

March 12, 2026 03:14AM

Well, the lady that runs it does really enjoy the 'power' / 'feeling important'.. I can't remember her name but I just remembered sitting at a conference going "is she for real?"

@thunderdeacon wrote:

The MSPA is designed for one thing -- to separate money from gullible people. It has no other reason for existing.

March 12, 2026 05:20PM

@Capurato wrote:

Just like they rate us, we should be able to rate schedulers and editors. Ipsos has gone downhill as of late.

Note - uber drivers and passengers rate each other and it helps the overall ecosystem.

This is where we get to do that…within the platform guidelines or as PM’s…

March 12, 2026 05:28PM

@viv0412 wrote:

Well, the lady that runs it does really enjoy the 'power' / 'feeling important'.. I can't remember her name but I just remembered sitting at a conference going "is she for real?"

@thunderdeacon wrote:

The MSPA is designed for one thing -- to separate money from gullible people. It has no other reason for existing.

According to the websites, Elaine Buxton of Confero was the last female elected to the MSPA board of directors.

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/12/2026 05:29PM by SBP.

March 14, 2026 11:16AM

Our industry needs a membership that is for us, that will fight for us, and that we can depend on to help us against the MSC. The way the govenment is cracking down on things, we will soon be W-2 instead of 1099 if someone doesn't stand up for us. The gig industry is very huge and getting bigger daily.

We also need a great app that is compatible with all platforms.

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