"Mystery Shoppers"

dipsy81

Hi Everybody.

I don't know if this is the correct place to post this information. I got an email to be a "Mystery Shopper". But I don't know if it is genuine or not. Can anyone read the below email and please let me know.

Thank you.

Lynda
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Date:24th February,2009
Email:([EMAIL="custservtrade4@gmail.com"]custservtrade4@gmail.com[/EMAIL])

"We have a mystery shopping assignment in your area and we would like you to participate"

Secret Shopper(R) is accepting applications for qualified individuals to become mystery shoppers. It's fun and rewarding, and you choose when and where you want to shop. You are never obligated to accept an assignment.

There is no charge to become a shopper and you do not need previous
experience. After you sign up, you will have access to training materials via e-mail, fax or postal mail.

ABOUT US

Secret Shopper(R) is the premier mystery shopping company, serving clients across America and Canada with over 500,000 shoppers available and ready to help businesses better serve their customers. Continual investment in the latest internet and communication technologies coupled with over 16 years of know-how means working with Secret Shopper(R) is a satisfying and rewarding experience.

Secret shopping as seen on ABC NEWS, NBC NEWS, L.A.TIMES.
Stores and organizations such as The Gap, Walmart, Pizza Hut, and Bank. One amongst many others pay for Secret Shoppers to shop in their establishments and report their experiences. On top of being paid for shopping you are also allowed to keep purchases for free. Secret Shopper(R) NEVER charge fees to the shopper. Training, tips for improvement, and shopping opportunities are provided free to registered shoppers. Mystery shoppers are either paid a pre-arranged fee for a particular shop, a reimbursement for a purchase or a combination of both.Secret Shopper(R) has available for immediate assignment an inspection of the customer service of any walmart in your area. You are to shop secretly and invest just $10. This fee will be paid upfront. During this shop you will visit the location and make several observations as regards the customer service.

You will be required to interact with the shop clerk.

You may conduct the shop alone or as a couple.

The assignment will pay $200.00/ Assignment

Kindly Fill Out the application form below and we will get back to you
shortly with the assignment:

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

First Name.............................................
Middle Name.............................................
Last Name.............................................
Street Address .............................................
City, State, Zip Code .............................................
Cell Phone Number .............................................
Home Phone Number .............................................
Age....................................................................
Current Occupation......................................................
Alternate Email Address .............................................

AVAILABILITY:

Days/Hours Available

Monday .............................................
Tuesday .............................................
Wednesday .............................................
Thursday .............................................
Friday .............................................
Saturday .............................................
Sunday .............................................

Hours Available: from _______ to ______

We await your urgent response.

Thank you for your help.

We look forward to working with you.

Sincerely,

Frank James
Secret Shopper(R)

amber34688

It doesn't look genuine to me - just phishing mail. It has a gmail address, is paying a ridiculously high fee (up front!!) and want you to shop Walmart!

You have to ask yourself - did I apply to this company? Although the company they are speaking of may be genuine (I've not checked) many of the kosher MS companies are having their names added to phishing mail. Personally I would leave well alone and if you fancy a bit of MSing, have a look at the board over on up your income.

There is some good advice about which companies to start out with and some of the pros and cons of the job!

Good luck

dipsy81

Oh thank you very much amber34688. Yes I will have a look at that tomorrow. Your speedy feedback is much appreciated.

Lynda

chalkysoil

" The assignment will pay $200.00/ Assignment"
that's too good to be true, and as it's in $ I think it's some kind of scam.
Even on last minute with mileage please help us out jobs I've never been paid anything like that.

dipsy81

Thanks Chalkysoil, yes I am going to leave well alone.

Lynda

przetacznikowa

too good to be true, I would leave it.
I do mystery shopping for ABAI in UK, you have to spend at least £5 each time and the incentive (refund) is usually £10-£15. Still, it's a free lunch!

pritchard976

hi
i keep getting theses emails they are fake,dont open it just delete it straight away.

tigergold

There are A LOT of scams going around re; Mystery Shoppping. They are fake, as metioned above mystery shopping pays nothing like that !

Schamansky

Hands off!

I can't reveal who mystery shops Pizza Hut and Asda, due to confidentiality, but be assured it's not the above scammer.

masonsuk

Yep stay far away from that! Sure signs of scams: gmail,, $ and $200 per assignment?! I wish I got paid that much for doing mystery shopping!

perplexed_confused

Hi, I just read an advert that says someone will pay megabucks to anyone that signs up to post websitelinks on Google. Emily says she makes a lot of money by just signing up, paying a few quid , she has loads of people responding saying a big thanks for helping them find a way of making money ....the title of the advert is the secret shopper but no-one says anything about going out to the shops, just sppending a few hours on the comp. Is this right??????can anyone tell me???