missed their calls today

You're wrong. It's a market research group in mpls.

Called to discuss estimate on coating Garage Floor

I think the poster meant $100 and forgot the shift 4

They called this afternoon and asked for my husband.  I asked who was calling and the woman hung up.

I work for the company. it is a market research company, but there are never groups that pay 4100.00. you are lying.

Yes, I received a call today. They say they are a research group and will pay 4100.00 to be in a group discussing things in the community. I am scheduled for may 24th @ 1:00

Yeah this number is Legit, it is a consumer survey company called Fieldworks Minneapolis they are located in bloomington off Minnesota dr.  The only reason i checked out the number was because its been so long since ive done a consumer survey i forgot that this was their number.. I have gone there many of times and have always been paid cash at the end of the surveys, its pretty cool. Matter of fact im glad they called because i could use some extra cash right about now!

Fieldworks is legit i have gone to them many times for different studies and i wlays get handed cash at the end, matter of fact im glad they called me because i could use some extra cash right about now

no message- no return answer

I know these folks. I work in their building and have earned cash for participating in their surveys. They seem professional and legitimate and I have never been spammed by their activities, which I appreciate.

Fieldwork Minneapolis is legit - but they do a lot of screening for each group.  I qualifed once, and did get paid.  But the calls are annoying - they used to do email.

I have participated in several Fieldwork studies in Phoenix in the past 5 years.  They do actually pay cash for participating in a market research group for a few hours.  It is a legitimate market research firm, at least in Phoenix.  Thought it was odd that I got a call today from the Minnesota office. They called my cell phone and didn't leave a message.  The Phoenix office usually calls my home phone and leaves a message.

Well who ever it is doesn't check the do not call list either.  They keep calling my cellphone

Its a research company called:  Focus Market Research  They have you test different things etc.  You can make decent money if you do it.

they called asking for my wife and then hungup.  I tried the number and no one picked up.

You have to sign up for the Market Research in order for them to obtain your phone number.  you can call them back at 612-869-8181

Agreed - I look forward to their calls. Over the years I've made over $500 on the various focus groups. The most fun one was a beer taste-testing. Others included my opinion on duct tape, pizza rolls, and cable TV. It's like you're on law and order, with marketing execs watching from the other side of the glass! And how often do you really get to say what you think about a product and know they're really listening!

Focus market research. They only call if someone gave them the number by signing up for their research. I have done a few surveys for them before and you can make 40-100 dollars each survey. Pretty sweet if your unemployed!

This number is for Field ork and it is a company I work for as a pt job at night. We do focus groups and it is not a telemarketing. We call from our own data base as people sign up to be in focus groups . The number for th company is 952-837-8300 and if you are in our data base and wish to be removed simply call. Companies come to us for research purposes only. We put together individuals that fit the demographics the company is looking for with regard to their products. It is a way to earn money for your time and opinion. When we call we do not always leave a message but will call back again.  Sometimes it is a taste test sometimes it is for comparing products. Here is what it says on our web site
Fieldwork is looking for all types of people in all areas to participate in research study. Sign up by clicking the link below and get paid for your opinion.

Do you buy clothes, listen to the radio, use a bank? If you do, you can get paid $50, $60, even $100 for participating in Focus Groups.

Join Our Focus Group Database
WHAT'S A FOCUS GROUP?
A Focus Group is a round-table discussion on products and services that you use. The discussions are moderated by market research professionals and usually last between 1-2 hours. When you're done, you are paid cash for your time and opinions! Fieldwork hosts focus groups on every kind of topic, from video games to breakfast cereal to real estate.

WHO CAN REGISTER FOR FOCUS GROUPS?
Fieldwork needs people of all backgrounds and ages...even kids! (with parentâ??s permission) Registering is free and easy!

HOW DO I REGISTER?
You can register in our database by selecting the city nearest where you live from the list at the end of this page. Then you fill in information about yourself. Much of the information is optional, but the more details you give us about yourself, the more likely it is that you will qualify for a Focus Group.

IS MY INFORMATION SECURE?
YES! Fieldwork adheres to the Market Research Association (MRA) code of ethics on data collection. That means your information is kept completely confidential. We do not sell or give your information to any third party. For more information about MRA standards, please visit the MRA website.

ONCE I HAVE REGISTERED, WHAT HAPPENS?
Using a computer program, the Fieldwork office in your area will match your information to the research studies they need to fill. If your information seems to match, fieldwork will call or e-mail you to ask if you are interested and available for the study. You will then be screened asked a series of questions to see if you qualify for the study. If we determine you are qualified we will pay you to come into our office to participate.

WHAT ARE MY RESPONSIBILITIES AS A FOCUS GROUP PARTICIPANT?
Fieldwork and its clients rely on the integrity of focus group respondents to conduct accurate and meaningful research.
We ask that you:

?Be truthful in answering questions about yourself and your habits.
?Arrive for your appointment on time and ready to participate in the discussion.
?Notify fieldwork if you must cancel with as much advance notice as possible.
?Enjoy it. Focus Groups are fun!
Panelists under the age of 18 must have a Parent or Guardian's permission to participate.

Please select the location you are within driving distance of:

Atlanta
Boston
Chicago-Downtown
Chicago-North
Chicago-O'Hare
Chicago-Schaumburg
Dallas
Denver
East-Fort Lee, NJ
LA-Orange County
Minneapolis
NY-Westchester
Phoenix-Scottsdale
Phoenix-South Mountain
San Francisco
Seattle-Downtown
Seattle-Kirkland

That says it all. Please come and join us it is fun and you are paid for your time and opinions.

Fieldwork is a real legitimate company that does this and does pay you. I didn't answer it since I won't answer any number I don't know, but if this is theirs then that's what it is. They are very specific about who they have in a focus group sometimes, so that would explain the quantity of questions. They don't leave a message because I assume they don't care who they get as long as they fit the profile.

I had 11 calls from them today(I checked my phone record). Who calls eleven times a day for something?

Actually, I have gone to a couple of their test groups.  It was real, and I was paid.  They used to send an email first, but something must have changed.  The problem I have had is not being  the right fit for most groups.

The above message happened to me.  Exactly like that, only the line didn't go dead at the end.  She came back on the line and asked for my email address and they would send me directions to the location of the test group.  Reading all of this makes me think I shouldn't go.

I was offered to be in a test group.  If I qualified, I would be part of a 2 hour study and would get $100.  They said I needed to be available Monday or Tuesday at 4pm (Nov 8 or 9).  She started asking me questions about my pet, grooming, products....etc in order to see which group I would fit in.  The questions went on and on.  I stopped her evetually asking if there really was going to be a test group and money because she was asking me a complete questionaire and this seemed suspicious to me.  She assured me there would be a test group and she only had 3 more questions.  She finished and asked me to hold for a minute and the line went dead.

I've been getting these calls lately and they never leave a message. They call my cell and I don't answer numbers I don't know. It comes up in a residential area, but it's a business that does market research. They are legitimate, and pay if you do surveys or get chosen for a panel discussion.

got a call from this number on 3-12-10. No msg. Caller ID says MINNESOTA.

This number is completely harmless.  It is Fieldwork Minneapolis - which tests and surveys consumers on product quality and so forth.  This service offers paid time to participant.  For some focus groups it pays $100 for an hour of participation.  Many manufacturers and product design companies rely on such research to better meet the needs of consumers.

Check out the website for more information -

http://www.fieldwork.com/Facility/Home.aspx?FacilityID=25

A Google search for this phone number turned up numerous good hits, including this one (http://www.quirks.com/directory/sourcebook/detail.aspx?cid=11249).

I have recieved calls from this number for months with noone ever leaving a message.  I too called the number back and got no answer.  I had thought that it may be from the Fieldwork Minneapolis since I have participated in studies with them in the past.  Thank you CKL for posting the info confirming it.  I am curious though, how did you track it down?