Is mysteryshopping a legit thing, it sounds to good to be true?

Question

It costs $40 to sign up which is a one time fee, they say you'll get jobs to go shopping or to a resteraunt to eat and get paid for it! Has anyone tried this B4? And what are some recommended sites for this?

Answer 1

I have a friend who works for CV Marketing Research as a mystery shopper. There is no fee to become a mystery shopper for a reputable company, and whenever you pay for a product as part of your shopping experience, you are fully reimbursed. Read more here:
http://www.cv-mystery.com/become.html

Reputable businesses hire without charging applicants a fee.
If you need to pay to sign up, that's a red flag.

CBC's investigative show "Marketplace" featured mystery shopping. I recommend reading the following article:
http://www.cbc.ca/consumers/market/files/services/mysteryshoppers/index.html

Here is a bit of info on becoming a mystery shopper:
http://www.cbc.ca/consumers/market/files/services/mysteryshoppers/becoming.html

A.C. Nielsen is one of the largest players in market research.
You can begin the application process online here:
http://www2.acnielsen.com/careers/rdc_pt.shtml

It's rare to make a full time job of mystery shopping, but it can be a fun way to supplement your income :o)

Answer 2

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