Newbie to Mystery Shopping

ScottishMum

Hi there

Just got some questions about Mystery SHopping and how legtimate it all is.

How much work is there actually there? I noticed people posting about certain jobs with companies, are these for specific areas in the UK?

Ive registered with a couple of companies ESA and Gfk Cybershop - are there real, are the good?

How much generally would I get paid? Gfk have confirmed my applicaiton but are asking for bank details which im slighty wary of doing.

Any help would be appreciated

THanks
Mhairi

Glamazon

There's a whole thread on MS - its fab and full of useful info and very experienced shoppers
The ones you've mentioned are legit - all have my bank details and have paid me, how would they pay you otherwise?!

ScottishMum

Glamazon wrote: »

There's a whole thread on MS - its fab and full of useful info and very experienced shoppers
The ones you've mentioned are legit - all have my bank details and have paid me, how would they pay you otherwise?!

Thanks for your reply! I have been looking at the other threads for a few days but just had a couple of questions I had in my head!!

I do realise that they would need my bank details but so soon?? what I mean is, if I give them my bank details can they put through a transaction to take money from my account without my authorisation?? gosh I sound so dim!! im not honest, just a but wary! :rotfl:

Glamazon

mhairibramwell wrote: »

Thanks for your reply! I have been looking at the other threads for a few days but just had a couple of questions I had in my head!!

I do realise that they would need my bank details but so soon?? what I mean is, if I give them my bank details can they put through a transaction to take money from my account without my authorisation?? gosh I sound so dim!! im not honest, just a but wary! :rotfl:

No they can't take any money from you don't worry.
I too was wary at first but have had no problems and have made over £450 in 2 months & I don't do it full time

your fee depends on the company and what the job entails

ScottishMum

Cool! Thats a good amount to earn. I work part time aswell so would just work it around my job, my child and everything else in my life!!

Is everything out and about or are there any jobs online say??

Glamazon

mhairibramwell wrote: »

Cool! Thats a good amount to earn. I work part time aswell so would just work it around my job, my child and everything else in my life!!

Is everything out and about or are there any jobs online say??

I just do out & about but you can do online stuff as well - I'm on maternity leave so been doing it with my little boy - back to work in 3 weeks so hoping to do a few jobs as well

ScottishMum

hi again

Im just wondering what companies you work for?? Hoep you dont mind me asking. Im up in Scotland and my nearest city is edinburgh which Im happy to travel too if needed.

Thanks again for your advice
Mhairi

Rosy_Violet

mhairibramwell wrote: »

hi again

Im just wondering what companies you work for?? Hoep you dont mind me asking. Im up in Scotland and my nearest city is edinburgh which Im happy to travel too if needed.

Thanks again for your advice
Mhairi

All your questions will be answered if you look here

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2371289

Worth reading

butlinsmum

I haven't been picked for any MS trips yet but have been contacted by the places I registered with

butlinsmum

gmac9i

mhairibramwell wrote: »

Hi there

Just got some questions about Mystery SHopping and how legtimate it all is.

How much work is there actually there? I noticed people posting about certain jobs with companies, are these for specific areas in the UK?

Ive registered with a couple of companies ESA and Gfk Cybershop - are there real, are the good?

How much generally would I get paid? Gfk have confirmed my applicaiton but are asking for bank details which im slighty wary of doing.

Any help would be appreciated

THanks
Mhairi

Mhairi, you will need to improve your grammar and spelling, most companies will not put up with it.

Gmac9i

febes

I work for Cybershop, and they have only ever PAID me, and never taken my money. They ask for the details to deposit your earnings.

The only other company I have had success with (as in getting jobs) is Retail Eyes.

It is a legitimate way to make some pocket money. However, I have come across one MS site which wanted me to pay a membership fee. Knowing that this isn't how it works, I left the page quickly.

Do head over to the MS thread.