Pinecone Research Discussion

[Natalka]

Me, neither, aussie - bummer!

[aussie]

I just wanna say how much I love this survey company... Im up to $33 in paypal money for 2014!!

[Dee09]

Had a sample testing a few weeks ago, too. Yay! It had been quite awhile but Yay! Also used the new rewards site to transfer points to Paypal for the first time last week, a tidy $30. Oh pinecone, how do I love thee...

[canadascouponeer]

if anyone could send me a referal, that would be great. Thanks in advance

[rock]

if anyone could send me a referal, that would be great. Thanks in advance

Do not have a referral but if you join Opinion Outpost they have an ongoing referral to Pinecone in their surveys. Sort of a back door way of getting in I guess? Usually they send out referral invites in bunch's.

[tictacoh]

I may have to get my peepers checked.... where has the option to request a check gone?

[Cake]

They are now back to mailing cheques. I requested the cash option and previously it went to my PayPal but the last one was a mailed cheque?

[JDI007]

They told me that if you request a cheque then they will EMAIL you an option to cash out with paypal..(for your next cash out I suppose) / has anyone had it done this way before? I'm new with cashing out so I don't know..

[Natalka]

I redeem mine all for cash through Paypal.

[tictacoh]

They are now back to mailing cheques. I requested the cash option and previously it went to my PayPal but the last one was a mailed cheque?

Yes, but where do I go to request a cheque?

When I click on REDEEM POINTS all I see is this. Didn't there use to be an option on the left hand side for gift cards and cheque/PayPal?

[trishka]

Under the "Featured Awards" drop down there is a "Cash Option." You can request a cheque from there.

[tictacoh]

Under the "Featured Awards" drop down there is a "Cash Option." You can request a cheque from there.

Thank you, trishka!

[JDI007]

Is anyone else having issues with going to their rewards page..I keep getting an error page..

[JDI007]

I got this email in my junk folder today, it was blocked but I noticed it was from pinecone..so I unblocked it but it look's...I don't know fishy? is this a legit email from Pinecone? has anyone else gotten this email?

[wino2011]

This security notice was on their site:

"Important Security Notice:


We have been made aware that third parties may be attempting to use the names and logos of Pinecone Research for different "scams." One example of such a scam is a "mystery shopping" assignment. Essentially, the victim is provided a fake check and advised to cash it, and then use some of the proceeds to test a service (for example, testing a Western Union wire transfer). The victim is advised that he or she may retain the balance from the cashed check as payment, however, the check later bounces. Other examples include recruiting for "business evaluation surveys" or "hiring" employees.

Please be aware that Pinecone Research has no involvement in these fraudulent transactions. Participating in our surveys is always free of charge, and we never ask our panelists to cash a check for a large amount and then use the proceeds to “test” a service. Furthermore, all communications with us will always be with the email address "[email protected]" -- be wary of any email that asks you to respond to a different address, or asks you to respond by clicking on a link within the email. (please be aware that email sending addresses can be faked, and so it's possible for a fake email to appear to have come from this address.)

If you are targeted by any of these scams, please report any information regarding these activities to local law enforcement agencies, as well as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) "econsumer.gov" reporting system (https://econsumer.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/) in the United States or the Canadian Anti-fraud Centre (http://www.phonebusters.com/) in Canada."