Comments on: 29 Best Places to Find Legitimate Mystery Shopper Jobs

By: Miroslava Woolf

Miroslava Woolf — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 04:06:59 +0000

Stay far away from Reality Based Group! They will scam you out of money.

They are technically “legit” but require you to do shops that require you to pay money, accept them, then reject them 6 weeks later and you’re out of whatever money you had to spend to complete the shop.

No bad experiences with any other companies here – but stay away from Reality Based Group! I really wish I had been warned about them before all of this.

By: Andrea

Andrea — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 02:02:51 +0000

I just wanted to say I’ve done work for A Closer Look and they are a legit company. However, this does not sound like anything I’ve ever seen from them or any company. I’d take James McManemon’s answer and find the real company to work for.

By: Stacey Paradis

Stacey Paradis — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 17:32:46 +0000

Hi, I am waiting on my survey packet from Barn’s Consulting. Barn’s Consulting stated that they have an agreement with Walmart with their consulting firm. Do you know if Barn’s Consulting Inc. LLC is a legitimate company for mystery shoppers?

By: John McClellan

John McClellan — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 12:11:57 +0000

Has anyone had any experience with TrendSource or Shopper Hub? Are they both legit?

By: Ben Huber

Ben Huber — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 13:57:48 +0000

In reply to Carol Warner.

Any company that proactively reaches out to you hanging a check over your head is likely not a legitimate opportunity.

I can’t find a single company by that name — be it on Google, the BBB, or any similar resource. Definitely some red flags there.

By: Carol Warner

Carol Warner — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 05:22:58 +0000

Is Barn’s Consultants a legitimate secret shopper company? They contacted me here the other day and said they would send me a check next week.

By: Veronica

Veronica — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 10:59:30 +0000

Has anyone heard of Mystery Shoppers America? Is it legit?

By: Crystal

Crystal — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 14:22:45 +0000

In reply to Ruth Ann.

This is a scam and it’s used in many different ways. What is going on is the check is a forgery. If the forgery is good there is a small window of opportunity for the scammer. And your bank will allow you to withdraw 100% of the check amount sometimes less before the check actually clears. You are the money, you get contacted by the bank and I told that the check is a forgery, they are closing your account, and your left holding the ball.

By: Marie Dubiez

Marie Dubiez — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 21:35:38 +0000

Hi! Thanks so much for this detailed post.
We also wanted to introduce our company: Albatross CX. We specialize in premium and luxury brands so assignments are fun. For some in-store visits, you get a budget to purchase an item that is reimbursed to you after. We offer more and more visits online for those who are not comfortable with in-store visits!
We look forward to sharing more about our community!

https://www.albatrossonline.com/shopperSignup.asp

– Marie

By: Autumn W

Autumn W — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 16:02:40 +0000

Hi, I have been wanting to be a secret shopper for years, so I applied for these so-called shopper companies and I keep getting a FedEx envelope with a check and a letter inside instructing me on what to do. They all say to deposit the check in my bank, to which I say “heck no!” I thought it was strange that a company was paying for something that I have yet to do. I have gone to the banks that the checks are drawn on and they immediately recognized it and confiscate the check. Then the “representative” constantly harasses me by text and email asking me to cash the check A.S.A.P. I would respond by telling them that the check was bogus and to leave me alone or I would call the authorities. Then it stops.

I am so pleased that I found this list of legitimate companies. I am going to apply and see how it goes. Thank you!