The Opal Group : avoid them

[dennishealey]

who knows about The Opal Group & the need to open an account with STRIPE to get paid via PayPal, Zelle, etc etc. Seems like they are a scam operator / signing agency that will only pay via online banking… no checks sent by them. The STRIPE sign up process does not sound legit. I would avoid completely

[cNsa5]

@dennishealey No direct experience with this particular business entity, but ===>>> Have you seen these two posts:

Non Payment Signing Services

I have recently did a signing for them (the Opal Group) and I was paid within 15 -20 days using the square app payment option. Although I did have to send a few reminders as I was informed payment would take 5 to 10 days after signing. Which with using the square app I was able to invoice them from there also and it sent out reminders automatically if they didn’t reach the payment deadline. Not sure if that’s something you would be interested in, but they can send it to that account directly and…

Out of State clients

Aloha afternoon, Anyone worked with The Opal Group company from New Jersey? New York. This was my first time receiving an assignment in Carmichael CA–from them on Friday, January 13th. They asked me to send a picture of my CA ID - I did. Send a picture of my valid notary stamp-I did. I took the assignment and completed it. We’ve already negotiated my fees. Now he’s running me around with paying me! Thanks for listening…

[shiffmannotary]

Hi Dennis, I hope you’re well. I’ve worked with The Opal Group plenty of times. They used to pay via cash app, Venmo, zelle, etc. This was until recently when they updated stripe to make getting payment quicker and easier. Stripe is also commonly used by Snapdocs vendor pay in some or all circumstances and by other companies you may encounter. The Opal Group is a company based out of NY that generally acts as a middleman between a consumer (or for a consumer) and the notary. Similar to a signing company but more General Notary Work style. They also commonly send offers out for process serving, fingerprinting, and field inspections. They are a legit company

[nineerclarke]

Is the someone that you would suggest I reach out for payment? The last 3 jobs I did for them I have not received payment for. 2 being over 30 days ago, one which I had to pay for the RON out of my own pocket.

[cNsa5]

@dennishealey & @shiffmannotary

Did you see the post above by nineerclarke ?

Thank You

[amg.notary]

I am a new Notary and completed 2 assignments. It took a week to complete each assignment because another task was added each day. Its been 3 weeks and I have not been paid. I am receiving conflicting information on receiving payment. I am calling and emailing every other day my invoices. any advice?

[amg.notary]

Did you receive payment yet?

[cNsa5]

@amg.notary Thank You for your query.

Sorry to read that you’re experiencing remuneration difficulties with this business entity.

First, wondering if you researched the Notary Cafe database regarding the reputation of this business entity prior to completing the Signing Order . . .

Second, were you able to review the informative data within the two germane threads I referenced above?

Third, have you reviewed the data found within the following thread (see direct url link below) for support & guidance regarding a proven effective method for receipt of payment from this business entity?

Demand Letter for non-payment? Have you ever?

I had that happen to me. Here are the steps I was told to take and it worked. You need to contact the title company who used the signing service that contracted with you. If they refuse to help, let them know you holding them responsible. If they refuse to get the service to pay or to pay you, send 3 emails with a copy of the invoices attached marked PAST DUE, spaced about a week or two apart requesting payment with the warning that unless payment is made, you will be taking further action…

Fourth, have you reached out directly to the Title Company for this Signing Order to advise them of the nonpayment status & discuss the topic with them further in that regard?

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Please remember to ALWAYS access the database to locate information about potential clients PRIOR TO completing any Signing Order. The data found within the Notary Cafe database has saved many of us an inordinate amount of time ‘chasing’ payments for Services professionally provided to potential non-payers . . .