Monthly Archives: February 2008

The new MSPA Gold DVD: Here’s why you should NOT order it….Actually Maybe You Should!

Posted on February 26, 2008 by Jacob

Update:  I appear to have created quite the stir!  The DVD is getting a lot of positive reviews.  Read the comments for yourself, and let me know what you think!  Maybe the Gold DVD is worth it for you? Get … Continue reading →

Posted in MSPA, Misc | 27 Comments

Scammers Caught! 2 Canadian Check-Fraud Scammers arrested…

Posted on February 26, 2008 by Jacob

As you may know, scammers have been posing as my company as part of a check-cashing scam that has resulted in many people losing thousands of dollars. Get Started as a Mystery Shopper Fortunately — those very scammers may have … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal | 26 Comments

EPMS — Ellis Partners in Mystery Shopping

Posted on February 23, 2008 by Jacob

EPMS is a mystery shopping company that has a good reputation among mystery shoppers. They specialize in apartment shops, which are often some of the higher paying shops available. They do have extensive reports, but most shoppers say that the … Continue reading →

Posted in Companies | 5 Comments

KSS International — Kern Scheduling

Posted on February 19, 2008 by Jacob

KSS International, also known as Kern Scheduling, is a great company to work with. They are a scheduling company, which means they work with dozens of other mystery shopping companies to fill assignments. That means applying to them connects you … Continue reading →

Posted in Companies | 61 Comments

The Secret List of SassieShop Companies

Posted on February 19, 2008 by Jacob

Sassie is a web-based reporting software that mystery shopping companies use to schedule assignments, and receive reports from their shoppers. There are a lot of companies that use the SassieShop system…and this works to your advantage because almost all of … Continue reading →

Posted in Companies, Tips | 73 Comments

Two EASY Rules for Better Writing

Posted on February 15, 2008 by Jacob

One of the most important skills you can always improve as a mystery shopper is your ability to write. Get Started as a Mystery Shopper High quality writing is almost guaranteed instantly put you at the top of the list … Continue reading →

Posted in Tips, Writing | 1 Comment

The Worst Mistake Any New Mystery Shopper Could Possibly Make

Posted on February 13, 2008 by Jacob

I receive a lot of emails from people getting started with mystery shopping. Get Started as a Mystery Shopper A lot of the time they thank me for the help I’ve given them. But just as often, they ask how … Continue reading →

Posted in Companies, Getting Started, Tips | 6 Comments

Is the ShadowShopper Controversy Over?

Posted on February 10, 2008 by Jacob

ShadowShopper used to be the most controversial company in the mystery shopping world. Just one mention of them would threaten to ignite a huge discussion, with many people calling ShadowShopper a “scam,” and just as many people singing its praises. … Continue reading →

Posted in Companies | 3 Comments