Well, isn’t this idea just wonderful! There is a new program on the web that pays you for catching retail criminals…from the convenience of your home. Having worked in retail for more than 3 years, I can tell you that someone is ALWAYS watching. Retail stores have trained Asset Protection personnel that is in charge of catching shoplifters. These people have been trained and know what to look for in a shoplifter and what their behavior is like. They undergo rigorous training and an extensive background check before being hired. I feel very uncomfortable knowing that a plain old folk that had nothing to do with the store that I am shopping at would be watching me while I shop. Also, what if someone reports a false crime, making an honest mistake (since no experience is required)? This could get the company that created this software, Internet Eyes, and the retail in big trouble for wrongly accusing a person. If you check out the FAQ on the website, the procedure is described as a game, only that it is not. The viewer gets “rewards” and “free additional alerts” when they report a crime that results in apprehension. Also, there is no background check for participants only “a seamless ID and Age verification check” along with a monthly, quarterly or annual subscription fee. What about privacy issues? Just think about this since, anyone that lived in the EU and is registered could be watching you while shopping.
Check out this links on internet privacy
Privacy Rights
New York Times
I agree with you I believe jobs such as these should be taken seriously. People for such positions need to have qualifications to accurately determine whether a person is stealing or is plotting to steal. This company may have created such positions just to attract more people to their site. They must be amazed at the thought of catching some real-time crime activity. Jobs like these are meant for those lazy beings who will most likely feel that such a job opportunity fell on their lap.Of course they feel they won a simple job and Internet Eyes have won their money for their subscription.
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