Is it worth doing mystery shopping, if Im on benefits?

MiasMommy

I just what would I have to do, I wanted to try some mystery shopping, Ive already got the site links, do I have to tell the DWP. Would it hugley affect my benefits, is it worth the faffing around?

Jen x

doodledo_2

Sorry I have no idea but in theory I would expect it could effect your benefits as your income would increase.

Hopefully someone with more knowledge will be along soon.

Larumbelle

you would have to notify dwp but because it's not a regular income it depends on what you get how it affects you. What benefits do you receive?

Broken_hearted

Yes provided you stay under the limit of allowed income. £20 a week can give you an extra £1,000 a year to help pay your debts.

PasturesNew

Broken_hearted wrote: »

Yes provided you stay under the limit of allowed income. £20 a week can give you an extra £1,000 a year to help pay your debts.

For single people I think the allowed income is £5/week

danielle24

How would MS affect benefits if you just chose cafe or food jobs that you don't get paid for, just reimbursed? Does this count as income or is it a free way to eat out with your kids/partner?

ShockingPink

Necessary expenses (such as the cost of a meal) don't count as income and don't need to be declared. So yes, you could eat out free/cheap. Any payment for the job needs to be declared though - even if it's only a fiver! And don't claim the full expense allowance if you don't use it up, unless you're prepared to declare the excess as income.