No problem!
The reason there is a fee is because a lot has been invested to create a highly robust, sophisticated and secure system of verification, and the costs are ongoing. The system includes a multi-point verification check against public record data - a strict series of multiple systemic checks is performed, and everything but an absolute perfect match is then also subjected to human review, challenge questions, etc. - resulting in ongoing costs to maintain the absolute integrity of the process.
Cheers!
It's nice to have you with us Marlene, and thank you for sharing! Best of luck on your future shops and audits!
Hello,
iSS does not impose any income limits, nor is engaged in the payment process - there are shoppers who earn dozens of thousands of dollars via iSS and use shopping as a primary source of income. It's important to note that iSS is just a platform where you can find shops and fill out shop reports - you are still performing them for the specific MSPs that post them, and those MSPs are paying you.
Cheers!
Kevin,
If you want to see more shops, you can set the search distance filter (in the upper-left corner of the Available Shops page, above the map) to 50 or 100 miles, and click the search button (a small magnifying glass symbol in that same row) - that will show you the available shops in the wider area around you.
If you still find that insufficient, you can use Google to search for MSPs that post shops in your area, and investigate other shopper forums for information on shopping opportunities. Please keep in mind that MSPs that operate outside of iSecretShop do not share the same benefits as those that do, and since this forum is designed specifically for iSecretShop shoppers, those MSPs and/or forums will not be promoted here.
Arpana,
The Age & Identity verification process is a one-time check, and if you weren't automatically verified, your profile will be manually reviewed. If Verification is possible, you will get verified, and if not, nothing bad happens - as a courtesy, iSS has so far refunded shoppers that don't get verified, and your profile remains active - you just don't get the "Age & ID Verified" badge (and benefits that go with having it).
To inquire about the specific circumstances of your case, I would suggest opening a support ticket to iSecretShop.
Cheers guys!
Hi there,
You gain points primarily by successfully completing shops - the amount of points gained is the same for every shop, and it's currently 20 points.
You can also gain points by completing courses on iSSprep.com, and doing Opinion Polls on iSecretShop.
Your total shopper score is not displayed directly anywhere, but is rather displayed as a level of your Reputation badge, and its progress towards the next level.
I hope this helps!
That's good advice Deb!
It's usually best practice to try that whenever you're experiencing any issues with the app - logout, close the app, then log back in. If that doesn't work, you can try uninstalling and them reinstalling the app to ensure yoi have the latest version, and if that doesn't solve the problem either, you should open a support ticket to have the developers look into it - just make sure to provide as much details as possible.
Cheers!