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I just got a call today and it sounded legitimate. I read throught he agreements and it looks like it might be a scam, but I am not sure. I am looking for more feedback..

Got a call from 646-465-9522 ratehr than 9524-Has to be from the same company-Rigetop Research

They are doing shady stuff. Do not engage in business with them.

I was contacted today by Ridgetop Research.  I've provided my contact information and agreed to their terms and conditions.  They so far are completely professional and I don't see anything out of the ordinary.

Posters on this thread with negative comments strike me as ill informed and malcontent.

I'm not sure if I'll end up doing any work for the firm, but I felt it necessary to update these posts and let folks know I don't see any scam here.

If I provide any service to them or their clients, I'll try to post an update.

Ridgetop Research (via Linkedin...)

Got contacted from Peter Allison QUITE some time ago, went through the process and waited for the consultancy work....

A couple of days ago, I get contacted AGAIN this time by a Peter Schramm, asking the same thing in the same industry - There was me thinking some type of Phoenix from the flames had risen out of the ashes...

There´s been much talk about personal experience, so this is mine.

I just replied and made my position clear this time around...  RETAINER and I´ll be happy for you to secure my services, simple.  This is how it works when consultants feel a client is giving them the runaround, something I have no doubt in my mind Ridgetop has done.

I don't know if they´re legit or not, I haven't had the opportunity to find out, but I think if they´re prepared to go as far as they have with me, then after all this trouble, now they MUST pay the retainer to secure my services from here on in...

I generaly don´t come on to these type of sites, but hope my experience will help others serve their time better informed when contacted from this firm.

Good luck...

An Experienced Executive in the Gaming Industry.

I got the same message form Linked In and have received it before.  I am very leery of it.  They want you to basically submit your resume BEFORE you are consdiered for a "highly paid" consulting gig via telphone.  They may be legit but if not it is a good scheme to scape resumes.

Has anyone actually been paid by this guy for a consutlting gig?

Can you be more specific?  Indicating they are shady is pejorative and not substantiated.

I also have been contacted by Ridgetop. I am a successful CEO and they want my consulting services. I the same as everyone else have received their agreement which I would NEVER agree to any of these terms unless I was struggling to pay bills, which I am not. Any lawyer would advise you not to agree to their terms. I will probably go check out their office only to see the face behind the emails, but will not be doing any work with them. Word to the wise, if you are successful and a leader in your industry and you get a strange email via LinkedIn, it probably is not a smart move to take it for a measly lump some of a few hundred dollars. And as for BBB accreditation, the BBB charges a fee for this and it is barely accountable these days. The BBB became so popular many years ago that they decided they could sell accreditation to generate a profit. You will notice their profile has no history on it whatsoever. Some BBB employee just processed the payment and selected "A-" and went on to the next company.

For those that typically skip right over the T&C's, take a look at the paremeters set within the privacy statement

     As a pre-condition to participating in the consulting services described herein, you agree that Ridgetop Research may obtain and retain information about you, including personal and private information. You agree that Ridgetop Research may use your information to administer or develop its business. You understand and agree that Ridgetop Research may disclose your information to Clients, and to third parties as needed to confirm any necessary authorizations.

     You also agree that Ridgetop Research may share your name and biographical information with non-Client third parties to promote its business.

     You agree that Ridgetop Research and/or its Clients may disclose your information in response to legal process, to protect their rights, to comply with any internal compliance policies, as required by law, and/or for the prevention or detection of a crime.

     Ridgetop Research reserves the right to conduct background investigations on you, and may use a third-party to conduct any investigations.

     You agree that Ridgetop Research may retain your information for business purposes after you are no longer a consultant for the Company in accordance with these Terms and Conditions

I've consulted for Ridgetop several times and they have always been professional and have paid promptly.

I got an email from Chip Emery but haven't replied. Google brought me here.

It doesn't matter if they pay you or not. Look at the the privacy statement posted by ChrisJ.  Notice that " As a pre-condition to participating in the consulting services described herein, you agree that Ridgetop Research may obtain and retain information about you, including personal and private information."

I won't sell my personal and private information for couple of hundred of bucks, when that information can be legally kept and resold by Ridgetop forever.

They smell like are a breed of firms that offer services known as "Expert Interviews" to their clients.  Basically, a private equity or hedge fund firm looking to go long or short an industry or a company, will hire such firms to seek out senior individuals within that industry or firm to get their views and information.  While this may sound legit (and often is), the line between legit and illegal is very blurry here.  What many of the clients are really trying to extract is non-public and insider information to help make their investment decision.  I don't want to be any part of that and I am sure most of you don't either.

So whats the problem if investors want to understand an unknown industry better? It is pretty reasonable and logical way to ask.

I have concerns about the agreement they are asking potential consultants to sign, so am happy to read that you are also suspicious. It might just be a match-making operation that takes a cut from the top, which is perfectly legitimate, but it strikes me as odd that they would force me to sign an agreement first and foremost which gives them a lot of legal power and loop-holes.

For example, you can only charge for the actual time spent on the phone, which (I assume) can be tracked digitally. You have to agree to release them from any legal obligations. If a client is unhappy with your services, they reserve the right not to pay you. And so on.

I would suggest that everyone read the agreement carefully before taking it any further. And again, they may be completely legitimate and happy to help us consultants find a little extra work. Still, it's odd that they would approach me without knowing any more than my LinkedIn information....

This company is legit.  Very professional.  I have consulted for them with excellent support, and quick pahment for services.  The terms are both reasonable and current with todays liability standards.
Why would finding you and contacting you through LinkedIn cause suspicion?  It is a networking site, you post your resume....

Ridgetop has always conducted themselves in the highest professional manner.  Their clients equally were professional in all their questions and dialog, never seeking to cross the line, and emphatic on being compliant during the calls.  Everyone has a right to choose to work with a company like Ridgetop or not for a myriad of reasons.  I would state that my multiple experiences have been excellent.  The credentials of their Researchers are quite high.  This is a very legitmate company!

What rate range did they pay?

Ridgetop is totally legit.  I have done work for them and been paid with consistency.  Their clients are legit and I only wish they had more business for me.  Their assignments are more brief "one shot" hourly consultancies, but their people and clients are polite, professional and enjoyable.

I received a couple of call from a woman named Jennifer. I was asked to perform 2 consulting calls. I did the calls, one hour each and I received a check yesterday for both of the consulting calls. Seems to be legitimate.
I am hoping to receive more business from them.

I have performed 2 calls for them so far and have been paid in a timely manner. So far no issues here.
Just one question to anyone who has received payment from them: Have you performed more than 2 consultations for them?