Category Archives: Frequently Asked Questions

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

“How do I get a list of companies who are mystery shopped and looking to pay to do so?” — Charles P. Charles, thank you for your question. Before I answer, I first need to explain how the mystery shopping … Continue reading

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Taxes & Mystery Shopping: Questions and Answers

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

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

As a mystery shopper there are a few basic things you will need. Years ago, before the internet, mystery shopping was a much different game. Finding companies, getting assignments, and submitting reports was a completely different process. Nowadays, everything is … Continue reading

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The Hidden Money in Your Tax Return

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?

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

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