Category Archives: Frequently Asked Questions

Mailbag: How do I get a list of companies to mystery shop?

Posted on March 17, 2008 by Jacob

“How do I get a list of companies who are mystery shopped and looking to pay to do so?” — Charles P. Get Started as a Mystery Shopper Charles, thank you for your question. Before I answer, I first need … Continue reading →

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Taxes & Mystery Shopping: Questions and Answers

Posted on March 11, 2008 by Jacob

Please not that I am not a tax professional, so please understand that this in not tax advice, and may not be accurate. I recommend consulting an accountant. Also, TurboTax is very helpful in walking you through filing your taxes. … Continue reading →

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Why People Mystery Shop

Posted on February 8, 2008 by Jacob

The allure of “getting paid to shop” draws tens of thousands of people to mystery shopping every month. There are over 1 million mystery shoppers in the United States alone, and many more around the world. To most people, mystery … Continue reading →

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Mystery Shopping Equipment

Posted on February 1, 2008 by Jacob

As a mystery shopper there are a few basic things you will need. Get Started as a Mystery Shopper Years ago, before the internet, mystery shopping was a much different game. Finding companies, getting assignments, and submitting reports was a … Continue reading →

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The Hidden Money in Your Tax Return

Posted on January 25, 2008 by Jacob

Please not that I am not a tax professional, so please understand that this in not tax advice, and may not be accurate. I recommend consulting an accountant. Also, TurboTax is very helpful in walking you through filing your taxes. … Continue reading →

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Should you pay to mystery shop?

Posted on November 30, 2007 by Jacob

One of the most common mystery shopping questions I get is this: Do I have to pay to mystery shop? Get Started as a Mystery Shopper And the answer that I always emphatically give is this: NO. You do not … Continue reading →

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