Yes they are. I am a mystery shopper for a few places. Check under myster shopping opportunites. I live in the NYC area and i work for Bestmark and a few others.
Yes, I am a apartment secret shopper…
I’ve tried many ways to earn an income from home in the past by stuffing envelopes, surveys, mystery shopping, prepaid legal, market America, ACN, Avon and just lost a lot of time and money in the process. I’d **** for you to go through the same thing. However, I did find a way and a company I will stick with for the rest of my life. Yahoo doesn’t allow us to relay links here but just know if the company doesn’t offer a full money back guarantee, I would keep looking. Jennifer
The Facts of Mystery Shopping
Becoming a legitimate mystery shopper for a legitimate company doesn’t cost anything. Here’s how to do it:
* Search the Internet for mystery shopping companies that are accepting applications. Legitimate companies don’t charge an application fee. Many accept applications online.
* Do some homework about mystery shopping. Check libraries or bookstores for tips on how to find companies hiring mystery shoppers, as well as how to do the job effectively.
* Visit the Mystery Shopping Providers Association (MSPA) website at for information on how to register to be a mystery shopper with a MSPA-member company, a database of available jobs, and additional information on the industry in general.
In the meantime, the FTC says consumers should be skeptical of mystery shopping promoters who:
* Advertise for mystery shoppers in a newspaper’s ‘help wanted’ section or by email. While it may appear as if these companies are hiring mystery shoppers, it’s much more likely that they’re pitching unnecessary — and possibly bogus — mystery shopping “services.”
* Sell “certification.” Companies that use mystery shoppers generally do not require certification.
* Guarantee a job as a mystery shopper.
* Charge a fee for access to mystery shopping opportunities.
* Sell directories of companies that provide mystery shoppers.
I’ve tried Mystery Shopping and either the money wasn’t consistant, or some places wanted to charge me a fee upfront. But if you are thinking of making money at home, maybe this is another option?
I have been averaging more then two thousand dollars a month for the last several months on line. If you’d like to see proof that they pay, site descriptions, and more information, please see my profile. All of these sites are free to join.
Hope this helps.