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Is ShopperServices.com a Scam?

 

ShopperServices.com is an online service that claims to provide a variety of secret shopping resources to its members.  These include secret shopping training materials, certifications, and local job opportunity listings.  The question is do you really need Shopper Services to succeed as a secret shopper?

If you don't already know, secret shopping is a tool that small and large companies use to check the quality of their employees' performance and customer service.  Basically, everyone knows that when your manager is around you will work hard, but a secret shopper lets companies test their employees in a realistic environment with no supervision.

Shopper Services has been around since August of 2003 and they make an effort to connect companies with a wide selection of secret shoppers.  However, the reason that many people complain about Shopper Service is because the company charges a membership fee and sign their members up for additional services.

The only way to join ShopperServices.com is to call a customer service rep who will take your information and mail you a $1.95 trial membership kit.  They will also sign you up for Explore USA and Value Plus all trial memberships that you will have to cancel to avoid further payments.

On top of this members that are familiar with secret shopping resources have accused Shopper Services of simply taking their money and redirecting them to existing secret shopping websites where free information is available.

The ShopperServices.com training has also come under fire since all they do is send you to a fast food chain to do a sample report.  This is a waste of time since you could actually be doing a real secret shopping job instead.

The truth is that you shouldn't have to pay for secret shopping information or training.  There are several free online forums where members share strategies, job locations, and additional resources.

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Average Rating is 1.21 out of 5 based on 212 reviews.

deb   ohio

8:07pm on April 24th, 2012 

I saw the ad on google and it said I could make 50 dollars an hour so I decided to call. The woman who answered said your calling about the ad in the paper or online? I said yes... She read this long script of job details then asked for my name which I gave her. Then she wanted my debit card info to pay the 2.95 I told her I didn't have the funds on it right now that I would call back . She wouldn't let me hang up. She asked me for another credit card number with funds. I told her NO! they were very pushy. She then wanted my email I said I would call back. I knew something wasn't right. So I go online and find all of these reviews and my gut instinct was right. So I did call back. They answered saying the same things as before. I told them I just called and I wouldn't be calling back. And NOT to contact me. That I knew they were a scam. Thanks everyone for the feedback. I'm glad there are honest people out there that will shed the light on those dirty.crooks. And I'm sorry to the ones they took advantage of. Times are hard enough now. Noone deserves that bs from them.

Bruce Haskin, Sr.   Green Mtns, VT

3:17pm on April 2nd, 2012 

I received a text message and called the number that they gave. Fortunately, I have been in the business for 19 years...so I asked, "Is Shopper Systems a member of MSPA?" (Mystery Shoppers Providers Association). The person put me on hold and then said no. This is a tip-off that the business is a scam. Check the MSPA website. MSPA is an association of companies that provide mystery shopping opportunities. None of these companies charge fees for training or information about mystery shopping. MSPA was started by legitimate mystery shopping providers whose businesses were being threatened by these fee-charging scam artists.


Beatriz   St.louis

12:02pm on March 4th, 2012 

I can't believe this every time I try calling to cancel it tells me to leave a message I shoulda read these horrible reviews befor I gave my info out.

Liberty McCool   Portage Lakes Ohio

5:33pm on February 18th, 2012 

I have been a member for 7 years now!
It was a little slow at first, nevertheless I just did my taxes and once again cleared over $50,000.
Maybe it's my experience that allows me to be accepted for these shops. I was never signed up for all those trial memberships so I think time has changed. I do pay monthly for access to the shops availible. I probably get 7 out of 10 I apply for.
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE MY JOB!!!!!
once the dough starts rolling in, hopefully you will too!
Be persistent and that it seriously and you can make some dough too!
FYI....
Just because you have the ability to make your own schedule doesn't mean you can be lazy and make money!

A. Vance   Beckley, WV

4:06pm on February 8th, 2012 

They contacted me via text. I called and gave them my name and add. When they asked for my card info Red Flags popped up. I felt it was a SCAM and told them I'd think it over and call back. I immediately got on my pc and looked them up. Just want to Thank All U for your reviews. Now I know it is a SCAM I can text back STOP. Hopefully they won't due any damage with just my name and mailing add.

L.C.   Honolulu

9:31pm on February 3rd, 2012 

They contacted me via cell, briefed me on steps to start training and asked for a credit/debit card. I explained I was calling from a car and did not have either type of card on me. I was asked for it a 2nd time, so went further and explained I was outside a private home about to go in for a dinner engagement. The 3rd time, I was asked "to go get it". (!) I stated that was obviously impossible and asked if we "had a problem". The fellow backed off and replied "no we don't". They are off my list of contacts, and I hope yours as well.

Rod Jones   Vanvouver

5:46pm on January 30th, 2012 

After reading the comments of several dissatisfied shoppers, I am sick to my stomach that I signed up for this program. I was two days outside my seven day trial period and they got me for the $49.95. REALLY! This company should be ashamed of themselves. God help anyone who falls for this scheme. I am going to do everything in my power to have the FTC, and Attorneys General research this company, their conduct and ethics. PLEASE DO NOT BECOME INVOLVED WITH THIS COMPANY.

michelle   Georgia

12:37pm on January 25th, 2012 

This is a huge scam. I tried to cancel the membership a couple hours after I gave them my information and customer service is rude. They hung up on me and told me they have no record of me in there systems. If I see one more charge to my card I will be contacting a lawyer to further handle this matter.

dee   philly

7:40am on January 24th, 2012 

Shopperssystems sent a "check", which was red Flag. Had 24-48hrs to clear,haha I followed instructions guess what got Duped, check was FAKE called company and went online guess what Line disconnected & page was Down. So I went to Police made a Report than I went to District Attorney's office.

Mr.Perez   Orlando, FL

12:01pm on January 12th, 2012 

ONE OF THE MOST REGRETFUL EXPERIENCES WITH A COMPANY IN 21 YEARS! It was a COMPLETE WASTE of valuable time and money. It's disheartening to see how a company that offers so much could have ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to show for it. I'll be praying for them & may GOD BLESS and DELIVER all who even consider or hear of this company. -Jesus loves you

Kelsey   Location unknown

10:52am on January 6th, 2012

How can i cancel??

sheila   texas

12:57pm on January 3rd, 2012 

Thank God I did not become a member, but when I first called them they started asking me if i had a credit card or checking account. That was a bad feeling, I will not go any further.

Christine   Florida

1:00pm on December 28th, 2011 

This is a huge scam. What they claim is completely false. They said I'd have assignment the first week. I stupidly kept the membership for a month paying $2.95 & $49.95 & did exactly what they recommended to get assignments. However, I never got one & there was hundreds in my area. Please don't waste your money!!

Anonymous   Location unknown

2:20pm on December 5th, 2011

What do you do with the cancellation numbers?

Billy Hole   Seattle

4:10pm on November 29th, 2011 

The signup process includes an upsell for another company called surplussupplier.com which is really exactly like InternetTreasureChest.com from back in the day...

The initial setup for shoppersystems.com is $2.95 and after 7 days (trial period) it is a monthly billing of $49.99

The upsell is $3.95 trial for 14 days, afterward it is an additional $49.99/mth

The shoppersystem.com asks for your phone number, email, home address, birthdate and sex, and a series of trainings which are completely bogus.

After reviewing the "Jobs" in my area, about 20% of them were paid shops, but you had to spend money to finish the shop, and the reimbursement for the shop is less than what you would make anyways... not to mention that's IF YOU GET THE ASSIGNMENT.

I cancelled within an hour of signing up, it just seems fishy and not enough potential to make money considering the lack of abundance of "jobs" in my area and the potential amount of current shoppers vying for the paid jobs.

This is just a way for this company to extract $100/mth from it's members without giving much in return until the membership is discontinued.

rhonda   thorpe

3:49pm on November 28th, 2011 

this company is definitely a scam. they took money out of my account 2 months ago and has yet to give it back. every time i call they tell me something different don't fall for it if they call you ask them to take you off there call list! i have reported them to the bbb and i hope this company gets shut down! and i hope i can help with that!

Anonymous   Location unknown

3:41pm on November 3rd, 2011 

I will be the person to get this business shut down! This is a big scam do not I repeat do not!!! Fall for it. These type of company's should be illegal instead of worrying about all the unnecessary things they should' be trying to catch people like this who are stealing from us citizens! I'm so pissed I can barely write.

Nelson Rice   Location unknown

2:44pm on October 18th, 2011 

Please do not waist your money on www.ShopperSystems.com. See for
your self their customer service can't speak clear English at all. They are all foreigners with very bad English speaking skills. Note their customer service will rush you off the line as soon as you start asking questions, they will either get very nervous or very rude. They will erase your Bio and tell you, you didn't push update over and over again.

Jaxons Mom   Nc

6:47am on October 17th, 2011 

Please don't use this company its a scam. I've been waiting over a month for my refund. They have been giving me the run around :-(. When i had the service i applied for all there jobs and never received a response.

Anderson   Indianapolis

2:29pm on October 6th, 2011 

I received an email about being a mystery shopper and I responded. About 2 or 3 weeks later I got 2 money orders from the US Post office for 966 each. They told me to cash them and keep 200 and send the rest to Chicago. I then took the money orders to the Us post office and they confirmed they were fake. I knew they were fake. Like they say if its too good to be true then it not. Just want everyone to be careful. The Post Office said if I had cashed them I would be responsible to payback the money and possible jail for fraud.


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