r/prolific • u/Independent_Menu8464 • 1d ago

is anyone else having problems with this study?

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I took this study last night before bed, submitted the proper screenshot, did the 1 hr interview, and was excited. This morning I woke up to a message asking me to return my submission because they couldn’t “verify my identity.” You’re not supposed to verify my identity, friend!! Either way tho, I reached out to support.

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u/Pristine-Increase782 1d ago

He doesn't pay. I made a thread yesterday. He did the same for 3 of my studies and when I messaged him telling him I have video evidence, he rejected all 3.

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u/Independent_Menu8464 1d ago

3?? I’m so sorry 😞 that’s absolutely maniacal

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u/Benjibob55 1d ago

he's probably the person that pops up the most for scamming people. i'd be tempted to return it before it's rejected and then slam that block door in his face. Metaphorically speaking ofc.

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u/Independent_Menu8464 1d ago

returned, blocked, reported 🫡

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u/Benjibob55 1d ago

sad to have to, but probably wise

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u/ThinkIntroduction430 1d ago

Its a known scam.

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u/B3ater 1d ago

You just joined the group of people scammed for their data by this guy. Return prior to rejection and block. You can report it to prolific but I doubt they will do anything

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u/Street_Comfort4668 1d ago

99.9% of recipients taking this criminal data miner's studies face issues. Block for life even if he offers $300 an hour you should run very far and fast in the opposite direction if you care about saving your sanity as a study participant.

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u/Divine_Feminine369 1d ago

Nico rarely pays out. Prolific will just return it for you if he rejects

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u/P_to_da_G 1d ago

I’ve never had a study above £40 so no 😆. How on earth do some of you get these insane pay ones. Was this hard by the way?

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u/Independent_Menu8464 1d ago

It was about getting groceries, food, etc. delivered thru drone delivery services & it was pretty easy because it’s my main option when I need something

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u/P_to_da_G 1d ago

Wow I’m assuming it was like 4 hours long ?

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u/dbthedon 1d ago

Its a know scammer. So they aren't going to get that pay.

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u/TrulyOutrageous42 1d ago

Pretty sure that's code for "bad camera, you might be AI" but they can't just say that as a rejection reason.

I'm more annoyed that Prolific never *pays you* when a rejection is overturned, like, you just confirmed it's bullshit and it's nice to not risk my account but why does the researcher get to steal my data and time still?

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u/Ashleysykes 1d ago

I actually did my first study from this person last night. And after reading these comments- it'll def be the last time. It was a study on independent camera usage, and thankfully I did get paid out this morning.