Have you seen the mystery shopper that is all over social media posting her actual shops?

Their list has 64 MSC & 6 merchandising companies.
There was an option to pay $97/mo but that comes out to $1,164 which is more than the 1 year upfront cost so I didn't choose that option.

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I have seen her claim that she has a list of over 100 companies. I wonder if that would be considered a valid reason to dispute the charge on your credit card. Of the 64 MSC, have you determined how many have shops in your area?

@Porlatte wrote:

Their list has 64 MSC & 6 merchandising companies.
There was an option to pay $97/mo but that comes out to $1,164 which is more than the 1 year upfront cost so I didn't choose that option.

I've only signed up for 2 companies so far and both have a lot of shops in my area, I live just outside a major city.
I only booked one job since it's my first.
*Edit* In the email after I signed up they stated their list had 67 companies.
Including the merchandising companies it's 70.

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@Porlatte wrote:

I fell for her course and yeah, I know it's my fault. Just found out about this forum today. Glad this is being talked about.

Initiante a charge back if there's still time

@weatherman2111 wrote:

@Porlatte wrote:

I fell for her course and yeah, I know it's my fault. Just found out about this forum today. Glad this is being talked about.

Initiante a charge back if there's still time

Definitely try this. If she is saying 100 companies and there were not 100, that could be reason enough for a dispute. Anything she is claiming that is not 100% true should be a reason. Take screenshots, do a little digging, fight and get that money back. Everyone here will help you with your questions for FREE!! Good luck.

She also claims to be the top mystery shopper in the US. There is no such list or ranking. We will help you!!

@Datagirl wrote:

@weatherman2111 wrote:

@Porlatte wrote:

I fell for her course and yeah, I know it's my fault. Just found out about this forum today. Glad this is being talked about.

Initiante a charge back if there's still time

Definitely try this. If she is saying 100 companies and there were not 100, that could be reason enough for a dispute. Anything she is claiming that is not 100% true should be a reason. Take screenshots, do a little digging, fight and get that money back. Everyone here will help you with your questions for FREE!! Good luck.

Porlatte, I have been continually selling on e-Bay since 2003. I can state most absolutely, that every card company of which I am aware, bend over backward for their clientele. All with whom I have dealt, extend 180 days to dispute.

Yes, @Porlatte we are here to help...for free! I agree you should do a chargeback and wishing you success

You have nothing to lose by initiating a charge back with your credit card company. Suppose she gets mad and bans you? More ammunition for your side of the dispute: "furthermore, she has banned me, thus denying me access to the resources she contracted to supply to me."

People on this Forum have commented that after they posted on Facebook (?) that she banned them. In your situation, it might be good to be banned ==> denial of contracted services.

Shopping Southeast Pennsylvania, Delaware above the canal, and South Jersey since 2008

I have also sold on eBay since 2003! I was going to add that if she paid with PayPal, she is almost assured a chargeback.

@shopperbob wrote:

Porlatte, I have been continually selling on e-Bay since 2003. I can state most absolutely, that every card company of which I am aware, bend over backward for their clientele. All with whom I have dealt, extend 180 days to dispute.

people still use ebay? :-P

Thanks everyone! I'm not sure what I could say as a reason to do a charge back. I looked at all emails she sent & the info she said I would receive for paying for the course lines up.
She states in the emails that she has 67 companies on her list & I checked the list. With merchandising companies included it's 70 companies on the list plus Canadian companies as well. From what I can see so far, she's selling information that can be obtained for free but I don't think that's illegal, just scummy.
I want to make sure I have the facts straight since this is my only bank account and I can't afford to lose it.

I sell very little nowadays, but sometimes find a gem to list.

@hbbigdaddy wrote:

people still use ebay? :-P

Daddy, I use e-Bay strictly to liquidate stock that was not moving out of my store. This month, I have sold 21 items. I can not envision any circumstances whereby I would either purchase goods to sell nor list my personal collections.

My eBay heyday was early-mid 2000’s with very gently used boutique children’s clothing. Those days are long gone.

@Porlatte wrote:

Thanks everyone! I'm not sure what I could say as a reason to do a charge back. I looked at all emails she sent & the info she said I would receive for paying for the course lines up.
She states in the emails that she has 67 companies on her list & I checked the list. With merchandising companies included it's 70 companies on the list plus Canadian companies as well. From what I can see so far, she's selling information that can be obtained for free but I don't think that's illegal, just scummy.
I want to make sure I have the facts straight since this is my only bank account and I can't afford to lose it.

Scroll back up to what Datagirl posted. If the scammer is verbally claiming she has 100 companies on her list and there are only 70, she lied about what you'd get for your money. That is fraud and worthy of the chargeback. Film/save clips of her saying the things that are untrue to use and present if needed to get your payment card money back.

Not sure what you mean about losing your bank account. That makes so sense as stated. But you will have lost a good chunk of the money in it if you do not pursue a refund.

If you read other posts throughout the forums you will also find some very sage financial advice. Not paying to mystery shop is one but there's much, much more.

The emails never said 100 companies, they say 67 companies. I checked the private message board too and she did not say 100 companies there either.

You have to determine if you feel like you are getting the service that you paid in advance for. The only service that I pay in full for a discount is my car insurance and even with that, I can cancel (switch companies) at any time. Does she have a no refund policy? Are you able to cancel? Any legitimate company would allow you to cancel service and receive a pro rated refund. Check the fine print on any agreement you signed.

@Porlatte wrote:

The emails never said 100 companies, they say 67 companies. I checked the private message board too and she did not say 100 companies there either.

I will check to see if it's possible to cancel.
So far I have received what she said I would from the course. The main issue is learning after the fact that the information she is sharing is available for free. Also, I'm sorry for hi-jacking this post

@Porlatte wrote:

I will check to see if it's possible to cancel.
So far I have received what she said I would from the course. The main issue is learning after the fact that the information she is sharing is available for free. Also, I'm sorry for hi-jacking this post

You didn't at all. This is unfortunately all about her and her scumbag ways.

Porlatte. How did you find this forum?

I found it linked on a reddit post. I did a google search for a mystery shopping company and a reddit post was in the results. From there I found out about the r/mysteryshopping. That is where the post linking to here was.

@Porlatte wrote:

Yes the list of companies is shared and there are videos on how to perform a food shop including how to fill out the survey. There's also a video on how to make a route to do multiple shops in a day. I've only been in for a week but I'm going to continue to document what I learn.
I paid $797 for 1 year

$797 for some pointers about how to sign up for mystery shopping companies and perform the assignments? just wow

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Is there anywhere in print where she offers a money back guarantee? I know it's a stretch and she probably doesn't because everyone would be requesting a refund after they realized what she offered was not worth the money.

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She also has them agree to her Terms of Service, which someone else referred to a few pages back. Just be careful @Porlatte, that you are not violating those if you want to seek a chargeback or other compensation means. As it has been, she may be reading your posts here and trying to discern who you are.

I'm not going to do a charge back, I don't believe she has done anything wrong.
If she finds out who I am and decides to kick me out it's ok, I chose to post here, not out of malice but just to inform.

@Porlatte wrote:

I'm not going to do a charge back, I don't believe she has done anything wrong.
If she finds out who I am and decides to kick me out it's ok, I chose to post here, not out of malice but just to inform.

We'll handle the ill will for you. She's already been banned from here.

@Porlatte welcome to the Forum.
Have you done a mystery shop yet?

Teaching kids to count is fine, but teaching kids what counts is best.
Bob Talbert

My first shop is later this week! I had to postpone because of weather

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Let us know how it goes!

Teaching kids to count is fine, but teaching kids what counts is best.
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