Secret shopper

[shaking]

I have received an email today inviting me to become a secret shopper. Sounds fun but no doubt has pit falls. Has anyone been a secret shopper and was it worth while?

[CheekyChops]

Yes, I am one although I would be wary of any company that send out unsolicited emails to recruit shoppers!!

You'll never get rich doing it although I suppose it depends where you live and how many jobs are available.

[factor-fiction]

Did you ask to become one or did teh request come out of the blue?
Have they asked you for any money or asked for your mobile number?

[LoftyLottie]

I requested to be one with a well known reputable company and it has been fine. But you won't make a fortune!

[shaking]

It was an unsolicited email Factor30 and they haven't asked for any money, only my name, address and telephone number.

[factor-fiction]

Mobile number? If so, it's worth checking the small print as you may be signing up to receive texts/images/something at �3 a go.
Hope it works out, but I'm always wary of unsolicited emails.

[pinktwink1]

interesting but can someone tell me what a secret shopper is?? excuse my ignorance

[shaking]

pinktwink1 It is someone who goes into a shop to purchase goods and assesses the quality of service given.

[LoftyLottie]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mystery_shopping

[factor-fiction]

But shaking....who decides what you buy, and who pays for it?
And on what grounds did they choose you?

[shaking]

What you buy would depend on the market research that was being carried out., you get to keep the goods bought with their money.