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How to Become a Mystery Shopper and Get Paid to Shop

Mystery Shoppers

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By Julie McElroy
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As a mystery shopper, you can make extra money for shopping at stores you may already shop or buying items you may already buy. But, will make some money at the same time!

There are many scams out there, so be careful. You will not get rich, but will have fun shopping.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Help out company research

Go to the MSPA website to look for legitimate sites to shop for. You should never have to pay to become a mystery shopper. The Mystery Shopping Providers Association (MSPA) will list the legitimate companies.
Step 2

Sign up with several of these sites from the MSPA website - IT'S FREE! Some are very specific shops and others have a wide range of shops. The compensation varies, depending on the shops.
Step 3

Wait for the sites to e-mail you shops. You can chose the shops you want to complete by looking at the details of the shop, the compensation, and the paperwork that needs to be done. It is important that you read all the instructions for the mystery shops and follow all the required steps to get paid!
Step 4

Checking out the company site

Accept the shop, read the fine print, and go shopping!

Tips & Warnings

Pay attention to ALL the details of the shop!
Once you commit, don't blow it off.
Choose shops that are worth your time or are fun.
Always follow through to gain trust in the company.
Fill out the paperwork ASAP.
Read the specifics or you will not get credit.

Resources

Photo Credit

www.thehiddenshopper.com, www.shopperjobs.com/mysteryshoppers.php

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momswallet said

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on 5/21/2009 If you want to give mystery shopping a try, check out http://www.momswallet.com/mysteryshoppingcompanies.html for a huge list of companies to sign up with.