{"id":131088,"date":"2019-03-13T21:39:45","date_gmt":"2019-03-13T21:39:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=131088"},"modified":"2025-07-01T22:13:54","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T05:13:54","slug":"how-to-become-a-mystery-shopper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/how-to-become-a-mystery-shopper\/","title":{"rendered":"How to become a mystery shopper"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you\u2019ve ever worked in retail or the food industry, then you have probably heard of <strong>secret shoppers.<\/strong> These are customers who have been hired by a company to inspect select stores to make sure that the employees are following the guidelines the company has set. While secret shopping doesn\u2019t typically pay much, you often get reimbursed for your shopping experience. This means you can get a lot of free perks without spending any money on them. However, the job works a little differently than a normal full or part-time position. Instead of being hired by a specific company, secret shoppers are independent contractors that typically work for a group of companies. So how do you become a contractor for these organizations? Here\u2019s a little guide explaining the process:<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>How to become a mystery shopper<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-132561\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2020\/12\/mystery_shopper_700.jpg\" alt=\"mystery shopper\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>Where to start<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Signing up to be a mystery shopper is far easier than one might expect. In most cases, you simply go to a reputable mystery shopper site and make an account. Once there, you\u2019ll be able to browse shops and choose the ones that bear suit you. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The important thing is finding a site that is <strong>legitimate<\/strong>. There are a few <strong>scam sites<\/strong> that pretend to be mystery shopper sites just to get your information. This is pretty easy for them to do, since the process of applying to become a mystery shopper is far easier than other jobs. Not to worry, however, as we\u2019ve created a list of reputable companies for you to check out right here:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.second-to-none.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Second to None <\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secretshopper.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Secret Shopper <\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"http:\/\/pinnaclemysteryshopping.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pinnacle<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketforce.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Market Force<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.a-closer-look.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A Closer Look<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intelli-shop.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Intelli-shop<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you\u2019re ever in doubt of a mystery shopping site, be sure to check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/mspa-americas.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MSPA<\/a>, which helps manage many of the major mystery shopping sites on the web. You can also check out this site if you\u2019re a business owner looking to allow mystery shoppers are your store. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Also note: no mystery shopping site will ask you to pay in advance for their services. They will also never require you to wire money to them. These are the work of scam sites, so be wary of them. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-131245\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2020\/12\/market_force.jpg\" alt=\"Market Force\" width=\"1008\" height=\"728\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This is Market Force&#8217;s explanation of how you earn money through mystery shopping. It shows each step typically observed during a mystery shop experience.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Is the job right for you?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Mystery shopping requires high levels of self-motivation and discipline.<\/strong> You have to actively seek out shops, as well as prevent yourself from being an obvious mystery shopper. Even if you have the skills to accomplish this, however, mystery shopping isn\u2019t always the best choice for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The biggest concern is money. While someone may be able to successfully live almost exclusively on perks (every meal coming from shops, oil changes coming from shops, even internet routers coming from their shop perks), there are no perks that will pay all your bills. That being said, it is possible to make enough money to pay off your additional bills, assuming they are not excessive and you\u2019re careful with the money you earn.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While there is some money to be made in mystery shopping, the real value is the <strong>perks<\/strong>. These can range anywhere from a <strong>free meal<\/strong> to a <strong>free cruise<\/strong>. Like any job, these perks come with experience. The higher value shops are restricted to mystery shoppers who\u2019ve been working with a company the longest. So that free cruise won\u2019t be accessible without a few months of work. This also means that the job tends to get easier the more you invest into it. If you are serious about taking advantage of the extreme perks you often see advertised by mystery shopping sites, then you should make sure to prioritize frequently mystery shopping.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-card-starred-link\">\r\n  <div class=\"sc-card-starred-link__body\">\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-starred-link__row clearfix\">\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-starred-link__col-logo\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-starred-link__img\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/honey-192.jpg\" width=\"100px\" height=\"100px\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-starred-link__col-title\">\r\n        <p class=\"sc-card-starred-link__title\">This free browser extension will save you money on more than 100 websites<\/p>\r\n        <a class=\"sc-card-starred-link__button\" href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/how-to-use-the-honey-browser-extension-to-save-money\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored\">READ NOW \u25ba<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a class=\"sc-card-starred-link__link\" href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/how-to-use-the-honey-browser-extension-to-save-money\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored\"><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are three primary groups secret shopping works best for. The first are <strong>college students<\/strong> and <strong>young adults<\/strong> who still are supported by their parents, since the lack of consistent income isn\u2019t a hindrance and this is a relatively easy job to get with no experience. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The second are <strong>stay-at-home parents<\/strong> looking to get some extra dinners and goodies since they don\u2019t earn their own income. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">And the third are <strong>unemployed and disabled individuals<\/strong> looking for something to help them get by while they try to figure out their employment situation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Of course, you don\u2019t need to fit one of these categories to become a mystery shopper. 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