The Mystery Shopping Thread - X

mysterious_girl

scotsbob wrote: »

They ask for a name and address to prevent fraud. The owners can contact a customer and ask them if they really did receive cash. That's not the assistant's decision that will be shop policy.

Hope she doesn't have a child or children to support. I don't think they will have a big grin if she gets the sack.

I doubt she was over 18. She had a bad attitude. She talked over me when I asked why they wanted the details instead of answering my question. And then swearing when dropping my money! That's out of order in front of customers IMHO.

Matt567

So what would everyone like to pick up today?

I'm all about the phone calls at the moment!

Miss_Qwerty

Matt567 wrote: »

So what would everyone like to pick up today?

I'm all about the phone calls at the moment!

Petrol. I havn't done one yet, not sure if I keep missing them or whether there havn't been any released for a while. I could do with topping up my little car.

Lil_Me_2

Miss_Qwerty wrote: »

Katyk this is a SCAM. Run away. No MS company would have that many spelling mistakes in their mails, or expect you to post money somewhere.


Ok now for my question. I've just done my first phone call. I'm also using Monkeys very handy spreadsheet to log all my jobs for the tax man. So would the cost of a call go down as a misc expense? And what is the going rate for a 0844 number nowadays?

Thanks muchly.

On a mobile it's 20p a minute, that's with O2. I guess we're both going to be teachers soon??

katyk_2

Thanks everyone

Company is simply called 'Shopper's Guide' and the email address merely came from [EMAIL="tombaker@googlemail.com"]tombaker@googlemail.com[/EMAIL]

Thought it sounded too fishy. Can anyone advise me of the best legit sites to try? I will take the time to read this thread asap but if there are one or two that are regarded as best, I would be grateful.

katyk_2

PS Do I reply to his email and simply state I am no longer interested or do I delete it and any others which may arrive?

Becles

Just bin it katyk. If you reply, it shows there's a live person reading his crap, and you might get some more!

V.Lucky

Katyk- delete the lot, what professional ms Co uses a googlemail address and it's all really dodgy as you say.

Keep well clear.

Gapbuster are a good place to start, not the best with fees, but they are easy yes/no tick boxes, so it breaks you in gently. They also have a good client base. Don't forget to register as self employed and keep records.

It's not easy money these days, and you are not going to make a huge profit by a long shot.

Lil_Me_2

Katyk I'd just delete it, if you engage any more they will be more likely to keep hassling you.

In terms of legit companies check out the first post of this thread, it should cover any questions that you have! Otherwise feel free to ask them here

Lil_Me_2

Matt567 wrote: »

So what would everyone like to pick up today?

I'm all about the phone calls at the moment!

I'm fancying a night out at a restaurant, or maybe a few more shops so I can finish my xmas shopping :rudolf: