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Don't Get Conned By a Mystery Shopping Money Wiring Scam
By Jacob Jans
Mystery shopping can be a great way to earn money. If done right, you can hundreds or thousands of dollars a month.
But there is a scam related to mystery shopping that could end up costing you thousands of dollars.
It comes in a few different forms, but the essence is always the same -- and it involves a large check or money order.
What usually happens is the fake mystery shopping company will ask you deposit the check into your bank, and wire a portion of the money through Western Union, and keep the remaining sum of money as a 'mystery shopping fee.'
If you sign up with a mystery shopping company, and then they send you a large check or money order, then be aware! These checks are always fake! If you deposit the check into your account and withdraw the money, you will be required to give the money back to the bank.
If you ever get a large check for just one assignment from a mystery shopping company, then immediately contact the authorities. It is likely the check is a fake, and if you deposit that money and then withdraw it, you will end up owing the bank the entire sum.
Most mystery shopping assignments pay less than $50. The average assignment pays closer to $15. So if you're getting a check thousands of dollars, then its a giant red flag. Tread carefully. A surprising number of people have been stolen from this way.
Keep in mind that no legitimate mystery shopping company will attempt this scam. However, con artists may pose as representatives from legitimate companies. So even if you've worked with a company before, still be wary if they send you a large check.
Fortunately, now that you know about this scam, it is very easy to avoid.
Happy Shopping!
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5 Tips To Earn 450 A Month As A Paid Mystery Shopper
By Jacob Jans
Mystery shopping has ballooned to a worldwide billion dollar industry. But what is mystery shopping? It's a way for businesses to get feedback about their customer service. Basically, mystery shopping is all about giving feedback to businesses...and getting paid for it.
The big deal is that almost anyone can get hired as a freelance mystery shopper...and get paid to shop. Why? Because companies need feedback. How do you do this? By applying to mystery shopping companies.
Here are some tips that will help you make money with mystery shopping. Follow these tips and you should be able to earn up to $450 a month from mystery shopping.
1. Apply to Mystery Shopping Companies. This is the most effective way to get more mystery shopping jobs. By applying to as many mystery shopping companies as you can, more companies will be sending you assignments. This is the most simple and effective way to get more mystery shopping jobs.
2. Apply to Scheduling Companies. Mystery shopping scheduling companies work with mystery shopping companies, often working for dozens of companies at once. Usually, the scheduling company tries to fill the hard hard-to-fill jobs, and often will offer more pay than the original company.
3. Get on a the A List. Develop a good relationship with one company, and they will contact you first for new jobs, give you jobs not available to other people, and sometimes pay you more money. Getting on the A list takes time, and only applies to some companies. Keep your eyes open, do a good job, and you just might find yourself mystery shopping a cruise, or a theme park!
4. Become a Certified Shopper. Many mystery shopping companies will put you higher on their list if you are a certified shopper through the Mystery Shopping Providers Association. Attending a Gold Certification seminar also gives you the chance to develop contacts with schedulers, who might end up giving you jobs.
5. Apply to More Mystery Shopping Companies! Apply Apply Apply! If you want a lot of mystery shopping jobs, apply to a lot of companies.
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