Author Archives: Jacob

Want to be a Mcdonald’s Mystery Shopper?

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Jacob

If you’ve ever done any mystery shopping, you’ve probably noticed how many chains get mystery shopped. In fact, one of the ubiquitous companies is Mcdonald’s. For many mystery shoppers, this is one of the standard assignments, available nearly anywhere in … Continue reading →

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Swan Consumer Logistics — Scam?

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Jacob

If you’ve done any searching on the internet about mystery shopping, you’ve likely encountered the scam being pulled by Swan Consumer Logistics, or similar companies. Here’s how it works: They pretend to be a mystery shopping company, but instead they … Continue reading →

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GFK Mystery Shopping

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Jacob

If you’re a super shopper who loves to pay attention to details you may want to consider becoming a mystery shopper.  Mystery shoppers are hired by companies such as GFK to report on their shopping experiences.  Companies use the information … Continue reading →

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GapBuster Mystery Shopping

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Jacob

GapBuster was the first mystery shopping company I ever signed up with. They had thousands of assignments all over the US. They even had assignments in the small town in Ohio I was living in at the time. GapBuster is … Continue reading →

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Consumer Impressions, Inc — Mystery Shopping Company

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Jacob

I recently had the opportunity to ask Jodi Paul a few questions about her mystery shopping company. If you’re looking for a great company to work with, I highly recommend signing up for Consumer Impressions. Please give a short introduction … Continue reading →

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Bare Associates International — Mystery Shopping Company

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Jacob

Written By Valerie L: Bare Associates is a global mystery shopping company that provides services in the United States and more than 100 other countries, including India, China, Brazil, England and France. As a mystery shopper in the U.S., you … Continue reading →

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Bestmark Mystery Shopping

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Jacob

Written by Valerie L: Bestmark offers a wide variety mystery shopping opportunities including retail, restaurant, and automotive dealership evaluations. They are a great company to start with if you are new to mystery shopping because they provide very clear directions … Continue reading →

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Paramount Shoppers LLC Scam Warning

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Jacob

Warning: If you receive a large check from “Paramount Shoppers LLC” it is fake! Do not deposit the check! Do not wire money! Do not send a moneygram! The check will bounce. You will end up owing a lot of … Continue reading →

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