2006-06-12 14:12:56 · 7 answers · asked by kayla_ann_simmons 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Yes- there are real mystery shoppers. I used to manage a restaurant, and we had them come in once or twice a week. Usually they have guidelines they follow to make sure the staff is following proper procedures, the bathrooms are clean, ect.. If you work in a full service restaurant, usually they will make a reservation, go to the bar for at least one cocktail, and time the dining experience. If you know what to look for, you can usually pick them out pretty easily. Follow your training, and you should get a good report!
2006-06-12 14:29:23 · answer #1 · answered by Spillski 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a real thing but I signed up for one that claimed you paid a one time fee of $39.95 and it will give you a list of companies looking for mystery shoppers. Well, the catch was that each of those companies wants you to pay an additional fee of say $25 and go through training. And of course, that is all before you even know if there is a actually a job in your location. Really pissed me off to be scammed like that but I am smarter now.
2006-06-12 21:22:28 · answer #2 · answered by sosickofred 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no scams with mystery shoppers they are true ( even though possible fakes can be present) I know one neighbor they actually scorecard resteraunts, buisiness,etc... had a friend said he was visited by mystery shopper example; he work for a franchise company went to her house for service call did work there and score card him for corporate company that sells the franchise to him they look for suspection if not practicing corporate policy (complaint,unfair practice etc..)then company can approach franchize and fine franchise or take franchise from person of ownership of franchise depends on nature of concern hope this help
2006-06-12 21:34:57 · answer #3 · answered by roger r 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they are. I have worked in retail for 7 years. We get a report from them about every 6 months.
Also, a friend is a mystery customer for a bank. Once a month she fills out a survery about the service she received while @ the bank.
2006-06-13 01:26:57 · answer #4 · answered by Liz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know someone who is a mystery shopper. She enjoys it. It's a real thing, and many places never know they have one in their store, until confronted when checking out.
2006-06-12 21:16:11 · answer #5 · answered by sshhmmee2000 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I signed up for mystery shopping once, just to see how well it paid. It doesn't pay well at all, maybe a dollar for one "mystery shop". That would barely cover your gas! It was not enough compensation for me.
2006-06-12 21:15:23 · answer #6 · answered by poohu812many 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think these things are very scammish. they don't need you, they need your money.
2006-06-12 21:27:49 · answer #7 · answered by Kokopelli 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋