How To Spot A Mystery Shopping Scam

shopper-scamToo often our emails have shopper scam emails. Typically, a shopper scam email promises you a high rate of pay for a short duration of work. It is relatively easy to spot a scam email. Generally speaking, if it sounds too be good to be true it is.

In the event you receive an email seeking your help as a mystery shopper, you should always receive an email from a company’s domain name (i.e. @epmsonline.com) in lieu of someone’s name or another foreign domain name. In addition, the scam email generally asks for a host of personal information without further directing you to a corporate website.

A legitimate mystery shopping company will not solicit you without you first filling out an application to work for them. When in doubt, you can always check with the MSPA association for a list of legitimate mystery shopping companies looking for shoppers. In the event an email or piece of postal mail asks you to wire money to someone for any reason, you should never do so. This is always a red flag and a sure indication that such is a scam. Also, in the event you are sent postal mail with a check to cash in advance of doing any work, you should never cash the check because this too is a scam.

Always do your homework first, by researching the mystery shopping company prior to applying to work for them.

Is Mystery Shopping Worth It?

mystery-shopping-worth-itWell of course it is. Mystery shopping, sometimes referred to as secret shopping, is where an individual is hired to “act” like a customer, and evaluate services at a business. Wouldn’t you love to be undercover and nobody knows? Sounds exciting, right? Well let’s walk you through a scenario so that afterwards you will get signed up.

Here is how easy it is: You register with us. You get access to all the mystery shops to perform. You accept certain mystery shops. You read over all of the information and go perform the task that is required. You report your findings and facts back to the company via computer, fax or scan. Now the best part of it all, you get paid!

Where on earth have you made money that quick? No where, right? Mystery shopping is the easiest job that I have ever had. Listen the time is now and it doesn’t get any better. Secure your area and be the first one to mystery shop in your community. The faster you sign on with us, the faster you can be making money and keeping busy.

I used to be the one looking at these ads and wonder was this all real? Well I will tell you this…for the last few months I have been very happy that I made the choice to do mystery shopping. There is no fee of any sort. This my friends is the real deal! Try it out today!

Is Mystery Shopping A Mystery?

mystery-shopper-mysteryNo but some seem to think so. Mystery shopping is the wave of the future. It is allowing all types and walks of people from all around to make money that is making a difference in their life.

Why don’t you try it and make a difference in your life as well. What would an extra $6000 a year do for you? Do you think you would have money for extra gifts, vacationing, eating out more with your friends and family? That’s exactly what it has done for me. Mystery shopping has allowed me to have fun and make money and fill in those gaps of time that I often have during the day to be productive.
The great benefit is that it does not take all day to do. Just go to a shop, perform your task, go home and type up the report. It’s that easy so why doesn’t everyone do it? I don’t know but you definitely do not want to miss out on this.
Make some extra cash and visit places that you would have not ordinarily visited. Like for example: some restaurants, some stores, some car lots and so many more things. This is a great side profession. Let’s just think and take a moment. When is the last time someone came knocking at your door to give you the opportunity to make some extra income? Folks the time is now and you are the person that we are looking for. Register today for mystery shopping and enjoy a life that gives you freedom and money. Take a cruise on us.

Insider Tips For Mystery Shops

insider-tips-mystery-shoppingThere are several insider tips on how to get your mystery shops done quickly and accurately. The most important tip is organize and stay organized!

When you get your assignment assigned, ensure you either print out or write down the information that includes the contact person if any, telephone number, and if there are any days not allowed to shop or specific dates and times you are supposed to conduct the shop.

If you are conducting an apartment mystery shop, pay attention to if the assignment states whether this company keeps computer telephone records of previous calls since you may have to change your name, telephone number, and email address if you performed a previous shop for that apartment management company.

Using these tips can save you endless hours of work since you can have a shop denied for not meeting all the contract specifications.

Always remember to review the questions on the form before you begin your shop. I usually take the form with me in my car to review right before I conduct the shop, which helps me to remember what I need to do.

Lastly, do not forget that once you leave the mystery shop location, it is important to write down as many items as you can remember from your visit.

Being organized with the proper information and reviewing the questions necessary to perform the mystery shop will prove invaluable in accurately and quickly completing your mystery shops.