L&E Research

It's a 100% SCAM! No contact info...as in no phone number to call....and when you click on their link it's not a secure link..Sick of this junk!

I've participated in two research studies at this facility and have had a pleasant time at each. I follow them on Facebook to see their latest research participant needs and apply for the surveys through the link. These typically take 5 minutes to fill out. If they consider you, they will call and basically ask the same questions again, I'm guessing to see if you're consistent with your answers. If you fit the demographics and types of answers they are looking for, they will invite to to participate in a research study. Sometimes it doesn't work out and you try for another study. Usually the studies are between 1 - 3 hours and you are compensated accordingly. They will let you know what the compensation is before participating. When you leave the study they will hand you a check with the previously agreed amount.The facility itself has limited parking outside, so make sure you arrive early. They have complimentary refreshments and snacks when you arrive. One study I did was on drinks and we sampled different flavors and answered questions on a tablet about them. It was very simple, independent, and quick. The second I participated in was a six person focus group on berries. We gave feedback on a particular brand of berries and some of their new branding logo ideas.If you like sharing your opinion and participating in a unique experience, I'd recommend Q & A.

Do not do business with these guys. I was recruited based off my legal address on my drivers license and current mailing address. Went to the survey, after about 30 minutes I found out that their survey is merely regional based, I lived in the area but they only recruited people who live in the extremely wealthy parts of the Bay Area. After disclosing where I lived which is about 20 miles from my mailing address I was abruptly asked to leave. I reached out to Alisa R and informed her that recruiting based off a persons wealth and ability to live somewhere is discrimination and I never heard back.Steer clear of this company. They're recruitment tactics are extremely biased.

If you are expecting to get compensated in a easy and decent way then you are in for a rude awakening. After my boyfriend and I did the same survey, we were sent an email that asks us to choose either an online Visa gift card, or a tangible card by mail in 10 days. I choose the online gift card and after registering it I tried to use it and was unsuccessful. 4 different businesses declined my transaction! After going online to look at the activity, I could see each transaction that was declined. I called customer service and asked if I could add a pin number and the operator said there are restrictions and not having a pin number is one of them. Just a word of advice. Discuss the details about your payment ahead of time with these guys. My boyfriend had the same problem with his card.

Used to pay you with money. Now they pay you with a "pre paid gift card" thats difficult to use and its a scam to try to get you to not use it even though you earned it. L&E used to be a great way to make a little side money, but now its a scam.

Andrea was very rude when she accused me of not being available to be contacted. Andrea lied and said she had been trying to contact me. Andrea only called me once. I was contacted by email and responded very quickly. I responded to the email which instructed me to show up at my scheduled time, not to call Andrea. If Andrea is the example of personnel at this company, I recommend staying far away. If Andrea gets mad when clients successfully read emails and don't return a single phone call when there was no reason to after a successful appointment was scheduled, maybe Andrea needs to find social interaction outside of her work for the company. If a second phone call is necessary, Andrea shouldn't call clients at 8pm on a Wednesday night knowing very well people usually have jobs and don't take calls from strangers when they're in bed. Andrea should be trained on how to talk to people or be put in a position outside of interacting with other people. If Andrea needs more than a scheduled appointment, Andrea should avoid making accusations about clients she hasn't met yet.

Scam. Applied to dozens of surveys and never qualify. They just want all the data and info on you. Very predatory.

Absolute scam. They don't pay you to participate. They send you lengthy detailed "screeners", essentially getting everything they need from you and then there's no need to pay you. AVOID.

Scam doesn't matter how many pre-screens you do, you won't qualify. Total waste of your time.

Great Company, I was an alternate for anyone who didn't show. I signed on and the person who was an actual participant came on.I was logged off and I still recieved the reward . Great people also handling the research studies participants. A thank you to Amy Wong very professional, a pleasure to speak with on the phone. Hope to work with her in the future.