How To Find Legitimate Mystery Shopper Jobs

Someone interested in being a shopper for pay might find it is sometimes difficult to find legitimate mystery shopper jobs. Often the jobs listed are scams targeted to students, stay at home moms and young people interested in shopping. These scams sell lists of companies hiring or promising jobs in return for a fee for membership. There are legitimate jobs out there, so keep looking while avoiding the scams. Here are some tips to help you in your search for shopper jobs.

Tip one is to never pay to apply. Legitimate mystery shopper jobs never charge a fee to fill out an application. Visit the Internet for website for information concerning this topic. This site is a good resource for how to register to apply with a real shopping company, lists of jobs available and general information about the shopping industry.

The second tip is to also use the internet to find legitimate mystery shopper companies. Here you can find online applications and lists of open jobs available. These lists are always free. Another good source for finding legitimate jobs is to search the internet for shopper forums. New shoppers will find the experienced shoppers on these forums willing to help. The newbie can find tips, get support and search job leads. They can get answers to questions on how to get started in shopping and finding work.

Third tip is to do some homework. Check bookstores and libraries for tips on ways to find shopping companies and the correct and effective way to apply. Next, create lists of all the companies you have found though your internet and forum searches and rank the companies. Note information from forum visitors about each company. These notes might include any positive response or negative feedback from the forums, if jobs are listed on the company website and whether they have any open assignments in your area.

Tip four is to apply at all the legitimate mystery shopper companies with openings in your region. Be sure to fill out the forms completely and provide a resume or work history if asked for.

Shopping is a job where retailers and service companies hire research companies to evaluate the quality of the business. The business needs this research to improve services, customer relations and products. These marketing research companies hire shoppers to anonymously visit the establishment to gather information and report their experience. The shopper is typically reimbursed for any purchases and usually can keep the product or services they purchased. The jobs are considered to be part time. The opportunities from marketing research and merchandising companies are normally listed online.

Prospective job seekers should be skeptical of shopper companies who advertise in the help wanted ads in newspapers or via email. They may look like legitimate mystery shopper jobs, it is possible they are promoting phony shopping services. Other tactics to be aware of include companies that sell certifications. Certification is normally not required by legit companies. If a guarantee of a job is offered, move on. If you are asked to pay a fee to access the jobs database or purchase a directory of companies providing services, steer clear of these.

If you think you have encountered a mystery shopping scam, file a complaint with your local consumer protection agency, the BBB, your State Attorney General, or the FTC.

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