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…
Category Archives: Mystery Shopping
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…
SIX Apartment Shops in One Day
I don’t usually toot my own horn, (well, that loudly anyway) but I kicked ass the other day. I prefer having specific shop days…I don’t like doing one shop on Monday, two on Tuesday, one on Wednesday, etc. I much prefer scheduling a whole bunch in one day and just getting them done and out…
What is an Apartment Shop?
Buzzy, I heard that apartment buildings get shopped. Is that true? Would I actually have to rent an apartment? That just seems weird, plus I don’t have the best credit, so I would probably be denied anyway. I don’t really understand how they would work. -Agonized over Apartments Dear AA, Apartment shops are actually my…
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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!