Has anyone ever tried to apply for a secret shopper job?

Question

there was a website on hotjobs.com for secret shoppers but i you have to pay $20 first and i was wondering if anyone has ever done this before. it says you can make up to $5,000/month. it sounds kind of shady...

Answer 1

Don't fall for this scam!  Any time someone wants to charge YOU $ to make money RUN -- its a scam

Sounds like a dream job making $5,000 a month to shop huh!

BE AWARE OF MANY MANY SCAMS OUT THERE ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO EMPLOYMENT

Answer 2

If you have to pay for info, it is a scam.

Answer 3

I have been a Mystery Shopper off and on for several years. It's boring and not worth the $1.00 to $5.00 that most shops pay.

Sometimes one gets a good Mystery Shop, such as a free breakfast, lunch or dinner.   Sometimes, depending on the type of shop, the client will let you keep a purchase, if the assignment requires purchase of a product.