Making money as a mystery shopper
You could make extra cash consider applying to become a mystery shopper if you have the time and want to try some new restaurants or services.
The mystery shopping jobs are usually advertised on a freelance basis so once something comes up the company will contact you with questions to ask and products or services to order.
Get free goods and earn between £20 - £100 per job
In return you will be refunded for the costs of what you have bought and you’ll also be paid.The income you can expect ranges from £20 and £100 per job.
What mystery shoppers do
As a mystery shopper you will be required to try out new restaurants, a new hotel, or a supermarket product – taking food and drink home to enjoy for nothing.You are not required to accept all the jobs the agency puts your way. However, the more you do the more likely the jobs you will be offered will become more extravagant.
They may also stop offering opportunities if you are too choosy, especially at the start of the contract.
The job itself will mean that the mystery shopper will have to report on certain features specific to the establishment such as the decor, the service and the quality of the product.
This aspect of the job has to be completed immediately afterwards and your expenses also submitted in order to claim them back.