Mystery Shoppers? Is this a scam or a real way to make some easy money???

[systemJLx 10+ year member]

Ok, so i saw an ad in my local paper for being a mystery shopper, and I thought it would be a good idea seeing as you can make $150 a day for doing some "mystery shopping." Is this **** real? or is it a scam and should i cancel my fee?

Does anyone have any experience with this?

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[jco1385 5,000+ posts]

how do you "mystery shop"?

it costs money to shop, so how will this be profitable?

 

[systemJLx 10+ year member]

how do you "mystery shop"?
it costs money to shop, so how will this be profitable?

they give u the funds necessary to buy the items.

 

[Trey803 5,000+ posts]

Its real.

We had them come to a place where I worked and they are very easy to pick out b/c they ask you all kinds of questions and act very suspicious.

It is like checking on workers to see if they are doing a good job.

 

[systemJLx 10+ year member]

fucl{ it i'm getting out now and canceling //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crap.gif.7f4dd41e3e9b23fbd170a1ee6f65cecc.gif

 

[systemJLx 10+ year member]

Its real.
We had them come to a place where I worked and they are very easy to pick out b/c they ask you all kinds of questions and act very suspicious.

It is like checking on workers to see if they are doing a good job.

is it legit? i'm kind of worried ima get scammed or something

 

[Trey803 5,000+ posts]

I have no idea if the specific one you are talking about is legit. I have heard of mystery shoppers being paid though.

 

[oldschool4me 10+ year member]

yea its a qc program for stores. easy money.

 

[Twistid 5,000+ posts]

A friend of mine did it, they give you money to go places and write reviews. Although there not going to hire some dumb 18 year old stoner. They mostly go for house wives and college students looking to make a few extra bucks.

 

[jco1385 5,000+ posts]

you could scam them. just take the money and run...

i don't see how this could work out.... sounds super shady to me.

 

[sound_around]

I have no idea if the specific one you are talking about is legit. I have heard of mystery shoppers being paid though.

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[theMessenjah44 10+ year member]

I can't say that whatever you're talking about is legitimate, but there really are mystery shoppers that are hired by the company. Basically, you go in and buy something, then come back later and return it, then write up a detailed review on the service you got.

It'll vary a little from place to place, but that's the basics of it.

 

[systemJLx 10+ year member]

A friend of mine did it, they give you money to go places and write reviews. Although there not going to hire some dumb 18 year old stoner. They mostly go for house wives and college students looking to make a few extra bucks.

i'm a 19 year old college student. i'm not a 18 year old stoner..

but put me down for opiates //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

 

[jco1385 5,000+ posts]

i'm a 19 year old college student. i'm not a 18 year old stoner..
but put me down for opiates //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

might want to save every penny for the rehab then....

 

[x2o 10+ year member]

I know for a fact Mystery Shoppers do exist. I work in a retail store (Best Buy), and we get Mystery Shopped quite frequently. The Mystery shopper will approach the sales employee, and basically test you, but without you knowing it. They then report it to someone, who reports it to someone, and I know somehow my Supervisor finds out about it eventually and discusses the results with me.

Whether or not the specific ad you saw is legit or not, I am not sure. But, the profession does exist.

 

[systemJLx 10+ year member]

fucl{ it i just called back and canceled my subscription. sounds like too much work, and i doubt i would be making $50 an assignment like they told me. **** now they have my credit card #, so i guess ill be checking my balance frequently

 

[systemJLx 10+ year member]

what about this? http://www.studentpayouts.com is this a legit survey website for students?

 

[djman37 5,000+ posts]

fucl{ it i just called back and canceled my subscription. sounds like too much work, and i doubt i would be making $50 an assignment like they told me. **** now they have my credit card #, so i guess ill be checking my balance frequently

WHY would they have your CC# if they were gonna pay you:crazy:

 

[TnT_Sounds 10+ year member]

I know for a fact Mystery Shoppers do exist. I work in a retail store (Best Buy), and we get Mystery Shopped quite frequently. The Mystery shopper will approach the sales employee, and basically test you, but without you knowing it. They then report it to someone, who reports it to someone, and I know somehow my Supervisor finds out about it eventually and discusses the results with me.
Whether or not the specific ad you saw is legit or not, I am not sure. But, the profession does exist.

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they come a lot to the restaurant I work for and review the quality of food, service, cleanliness, etc....

My sister has done it and made some quick cash.. Easy to from what I understand.. I think she made like $500 extra a month

 

[fasfocus00 5,000+ posts]

they give u the funds necessary to buy the items.

no, this is not how it's done. they give you a task, i.e - go to Store A buy 2 t-shirts. before making purchase ask associate about ...blah blah blah... after getting your answer make your purchase. after getting home fill out form attach receipt and fax to..

the payment is say $12 for the shop and 100% reimbursement for all related items purchased.

I just finished mystery shops at Gamestop to buy drinks from a new cooler that was put into a few select location. this is by far no way to make a living but a good way to make a couple (literally a couple) extra dollars and get some free stuff.