Interested in Mystery Shopping? Great! Here’s a list of common FAQ’s compiled to save my poor hands from carpal tunnel in answering questions one at a time: (If you’re looking for other random jobs, check out the Work at Home FAQ) What is Mystery Shopping? Mystery Shopping is another aspect of Market Research. Mystery Shoppers are…
Category Archives: Mystery Shopping
Why are they asking for my email password?
Dear Buzz, I signed on with a few mystery shopping companies, but they all ask me for my email and password. That seems a bit invasive. Why do they want to log into my email account? Do they need to? Is this normal? -Password Paul Hi Paul, The Mystery Shopping company isn’t trying to log…
Can I tell my friends I’m a Mystery Shopper?
Hiya Queen! I loved your mystery shopper book and video and have been shopping for a little over a month now. The checks are just now starting to come in and I’m so happy! I’ve been wanting to tell my sister and my friends about mystery shopping, but I know that companies are really strict…
Is it a real Job Offer or a Scam: Mystery Shopper Edition
Dear Buzzy, I got this email the other day, and I was wondering…is it a real job or a scam? I know you like Mystery Shopping, and I just wanted to get your professional opinion~ Thanks! -Mystery Mike One of America’s largest, discount departmental outlet is re-branding. The Retail Industry is a competitive world, with…
Is Shadow Shopper a Scam?
Hey Queenie! I found a company called Shadow Shopper and they said that they could get me started in mystery shopping, but they charge a fee. I remember that you said that you should never pay to shop, so I just wanted to know if they’re legit or not. Help me out? -Shoppin’ Sandra …
Do I have to buy something?
Hi Buzzy, I’m really interested in this mystery shopping thing, but I was wondering if I had to buy stuff when I shopped. Isn’t that I just would get money back for the money I spent? And what if I spend more than what the assignment paid me? It doesn’t seem like a good way…
Mystery Shopping Dilemma: What if the Employee Hits on You?
I love mystery shopping, but I swear, sometimes the weirdest things happen on assignments which leave me scratching my head and thinking, “Ok, how am I going to write this one up?” In one apartment shop, my cover story was that I was single, and looking for a one-bedroom apartment. The leasing agent was a…
Do Mystery Shoppers need an EIN?
Dear Buzzy, I was signing up with some mystery shopping companies that you recommended, and one of them stated that you had to have an EIN to shop for them. Here is what is in their IC agreement: “Shoppers are independent contractors. In being an IC you must register yourself as a business in the…
Why Can’t I Get a Gift Certificate?
Buzzy, I’m supposed to do a really high-end restaurant shop this week, but the mystery shopping company won’t get me a gift certificate. I’m supposed to take 10 people! This is going to cost me around $300, and even though I’m going to get reimbursed, it’s going to take awhile. Why can’t they just give…
What is a Financial Shop?
Hey Buzz, I know you said that Mystery Shopping companies don’t deal with certified checks, but I had an assignment recently where I had to cash a check at a payday loan place. So, I’m confused. What are good and bad shops that deal with money? -Financially Frazzled Frannie Hi Frannie, To clarify: Mystery Shopping…
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The Queen's new book detailing how to tell real job offers from scams. You'll learn how to track IP addresses and emails, as well as receive over 300 legitimate companies that hire people to work from home!
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Over two hours of video taking you step by step through the process of finding assignments, writing good reports, and making money as a Mystery Shopper. Included is a 230 page book with sample assignments and over 170 LEGITIMATE companies to work for!
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