Mystery Shopper invite....another scam but how's it work

[Drdogface]

I just got this email. Didnt study it closely but not sure what the scam is

Hi,

We are accepting applications for qualified individuals to become mystery shoppers. It's fun and rewarding.There is no charge to become a shopper and you do not need previous experience and you would be paid $300 for every duty you carryout.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
1. You will receive funding for the assignment.
2. You will receive the Instruction for your assignment via email on the location and details of the assignment.
3. You are to complete the assignment as fast and discreetly as possible.
4. You will be asked to visit a business location to conduct business be it a restaurant, shopping store etc.

PAYMENT TERMS:
You will receive a flat sum of $300 per assignment. The company will furnish you with all expense needed for the assignment and any other expense incurred during the course of executing your assignment.

Send the following information to this email address(davidsimmet120@aol.com)


Full Name:=
Address (NOT P.O Box):
City, State, Zip:
Occupation:=
Phone #:-
AGE:


Best Regards

David Simmet

[genrex]

My girlfriend does mystery shopping for a sideline. She uses shadow shopper (one of the reputable sites). The most she has ever been paid for an assignment is $60, typically it's in the $20 - $40 range. She has done many restaurants and shops. One of her friends once made $150 for an assignment, but that is very unusual. She is paid via direct-deposit to her bank acct after each assignment, after she submits her report and the report is approved by her supervisor.

$300 never happens for this. I smell a scam.

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[Drdogface]

Hmmm still not bad unless the reports are a Pia

[genrex]

On the less-reliable mystery shopping sites, it is not unusual for a supervisor to say the report is unsatisfactory. That way they don't have to reimburse the shopper for expenses, and the shopper is out the money.

If the company is reputable, you will know their name, and be able to read reviews of the company on the internet.

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[genrex]

My gf and her mother both work for shadow shopper. Her mother does this full-time and averages $3000/mo by lining up the "shops" in advance, so she doesn't have to drive very far from one to the other. Some of the shops are restaurants, and since she's reimbursed for the food (up to a certain limit), that kinda counts as income also.

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