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      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Market Force Mystery Shopper: job_overview",
      "summary": "Market Force hires independent contractors as mystery shoppers to evaluate customer service at retail, restaurant, and other locations.",
      "body": "Market Force hires independent contractors as mystery shoppers to evaluate customer service at retail, restaurant, and other locations.\n\nWhat Market Force Information actually says:\n\n“Interested in becoming a Market Force Mystery Shopper?”\n\nNote: Page mentions mystery shopping but no specific pay rates stated on the homepage.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.marketforce.com",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Market Force Information",
      "evidence_quote": "Interested in becoming a Market Force Mystery Shopper?",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1722-job-discovery-gig-mystery-shopping-and-audits-angle-marketplaces",
      "subject": "Market Force Mystery Shopper",
      "topic": "job_overview",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "US and Canada based on company reach",
      "job": {
        "job_name": "Market Force Mystery Shopper",
        "category": "Gig apps and on-demand work",
        "what_it_is": "Independent contractor who visits locations as an undercover customer to evaluate service quality and submits detailed reports.",
        "startup_cost": "free to apply",
        "skill_level": "moderate — detail-oriented, good written communication, must follow client directions",
        "typical_pay_range": "could_not_verify",
        "where_to_find_work": "Market Force shopper portal at marketforce.com",
        "adjacent_jobs": "BestMark Mystery Shopper, IntelliShop Mystery Shopper, MSPA member company mystery shopper"
      },
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "marketforce",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup",
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1722_job_discovery_gig_mystery_shopping_and_audits_angle_marketplaces_bestmark_mystery_shopper",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "BestMark Mystery Shopper: job_overview",
      "summary": "BestMark hires independent contractors as mystery shoppers, intercept interviewers, and compliance auditors to evaluate customer experiences.",
      "body": "BestMark hires independent contractors as mystery shoppers, intercept interviewers, and compliance auditors to evaluate customer experiences.\n\nWhat BestMark actually says:\n\n“Mystery shoppers perform market research services for BestMark's clients and are not employees of BestMark, but rather independent contractors. A mystery shopper is a self-employed evaluator, who seeks to be informed about opportunities to perform projects for third-party clients. Benefits to becoming a mystery shopper include opportunities to: Earn extra money, free meals or services”\n\nNote: Pay described as 'extra money' and 'honorariums' but no specific rates on this page.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.bestmark.com/become-a-mystery-shopper",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "BestMark",
      "evidence_quote": "Mystery shoppers perform market research services for BestMark's clients and are not employees of BestMark, but rather independent contractors. A mystery shopper is a self-employed evaluator, who seeks to be informed about opportunities to perform projects for third-party clients. Benefits to becoming a mystery shopper include opportunities to: Earn extra money, free meals or services",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1722-job-discovery-gig-mystery-shopping-and-audits-angle-marketplaces",
      "subject": "BestMark Mystery Shopper",
      "topic": "job_overview",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "US and Canada, global partner network",
      "job": {
        "job_name": "BestMark Mystery Shopper",
        "category": "Gig apps and on-demand work",
        "what_it_is": "Independent contractor who poses as a customer to evaluate service quality, gathers brand perception data, or reviews compliance with company guidelines.",
        "startup_cost": "free to apply",
        "skill_level": "moderate — detail-oriented, dependable, follows detailed client requirements",
        "typical_pay_range": "could_not_verify",
        "where_to_find_work": "BestMark at bestmark.com",
        "adjacent_jobs": "Market Force Mystery Shopper, IntelliShop Mystery Shopper, MSPA member company mystery shopper"
      },
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        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "choosing",
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        ],
        "platform": "bestmark",
        "topic": [
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          "money.payout"
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        "explicitness": "any"
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      "id": "learn_r1722_job_discovery_gig_mystery_shopping_and_audits_angle_marketplaces_bestmark_intercept_interviewer",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "BestMark Intercept Interviewer: job_overview",
      "summary": "BestMark hires intercept interviewers to directly gather experience and brand perception information from customers exiting a business.",
      "body": "BestMark hires intercept interviewers to directly gather experience and brand perception information from customers exiting a business.\n\nWhat BestMark actually says:\n\n“Intercept interviewers directly gather detailed experience and brand perception information from customers as they exit a brick and mortar business, such as a retail store, restaurant, bank, etc. Companies use the survey results to understand how to continually improve experiences for their customers.”\n\nNote: No specific pay rate listed on page.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.bestmark.com/become-a-mystery-shopper",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "BestMark",
      "evidence_quote": "Intercept interviewers directly gather detailed experience and brand perception information from customers as they exit a brick and mortar business, such as a retail store, restaurant, bank, etc. Companies use the survey results to understand how to continually improve experiences for their customers.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1722-job-discovery-gig-mystery-shopping-and-audits-angle-marketplaces",
      "subject": "BestMark Intercept Interviewer",
      "topic": "job_overview",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "US and Canada",
      "job": {
        "job_name": "BestMark Intercept Interviewer",
        "category": "Gig apps and on-demand work",
        "what_it_is": "Independent contractor who approaches customers as they exit a brick-and-mortar business to collect detailed experience and brand perception survey data.",
        "startup_cost": "free to apply",
        "skill_level": "moderate — strong communication, ability to approach strangers",
        "typical_pay_range": "could_not_verify",
        "where_to_find_work": "BestMark at bestmark.com",
        "adjacent_jobs": "Mystery Shopper, Compliance Auditor, MSPA member company intercept interviewer"
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        ],
        "platform": "bestmark",
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        "explicitness": "any"
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      "id": "learn_r1722_job_discovery_gig_mystery_shopping_and_audits_angle_marketplaces_bestmark_compliance_auditor",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "BestMark Compliance Auditor: job_overview",
      "summary": "BestMark hires compliance auditors to review adherence to company and regulatory guidelines including pricing, merchandising, and safety.",
      "body": "BestMark hires compliance auditors to review adherence to company and regulatory guidelines including pricing, merchandising, and safety.\n\nWhat BestMark actually says:\n\n“Compliance auditors review adherence to company and/or regulatory guidelines, such as product pricing and placement, merchandising displays and availability, planograms, employee procedures, customer safety and more.”\n\nNote: No specific pay rate listed on page.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.bestmark.com/become-a-mystery-shopper",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "BestMark",
      "evidence_quote": "Compliance auditors review adherence to company and/or regulatory guidelines, such as product pricing and placement, merchandising displays and availability, planograms, employee procedures, customer safety and more.",
      "volatility": "medium",
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      "subject": "BestMark Compliance Auditor",
      "topic": "job_overview",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "US and Canada",
      "job": {
        "job_name": "BestMark Compliance Auditor",
        "category": "Gig apps and on-demand work",
        "what_it_is": "Independent contractor who reviews a location's adherence to company and regulatory guidelines such as product pricing and placement, merchandising displays and availability, planograms, employee procedures, customer safety and more.",
        "startup_cost": "free to apply",
        "skill_level": "moderate — attention to detail, knowledge of retail standards",
        "typical_pay_range": "could_not_verify",
        "where_to_find_work": "BestMark at bestmark.com",
        "adjacent_jobs": "Mystery Shopper, Intercept Interviewer, Site Auditor"
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        "lane": "any",
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        "region": [
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        ],
        "platform": "bestmark",
        "topic": [
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        "explicitness": "any"
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    {
      "id": "learn_r1722_job_discovery_gig_mystery_shopping_and_audits_angle_marketplaces_intellishop_mystery_shopper",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "IntelliShop Mystery Shopper: job_overview",
      "summary": "IntelliShop hires a nationwide network of 1.2M+ field evaluators to conduct mystery shopping across omnichannel touchpoints for top brands.",
      "body": "IntelliShop hires a nationwide network of 1.2M+ field evaluators to conduct mystery shopping across omnichannel touchpoints for top brands.\n\nWhat IntelliShop actually says:\n\n“With an industry-leading network of 1.2M+ field evaluators, we help the world's top brands turn exceptional customer experience into a powerful competitive advantage.”\n\nNote: No specific pay rate listed on homepage; page references 'Shopper Portal' for application.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.intellishop.com/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "IntelliShop",
      "evidence_quote": "With an industry-leading network of 1.2M+ field evaluators, we help the world's top brands turn exceptional customer experience into a powerful competitive advantage.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1722-job-discovery-gig-mystery-shopping-and-audits-angle-marketplaces",
      "subject": "IntelliShop Mystery Shopper",
      "topic": "job_overview",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "US nationwide",
      "job": {
        "job_name": "IntelliShop Mystery Shopper",
        "category": "Gig apps and on-demand work",
        "what_it_is": "Trained evaluator who interacts with a business as a typical customer to assess service, sales performance, operational processes, and brand standards, then submits detailed reports.",
        "startup_cost": "free to apply",
        "skill_level": "moderate — trained evaluator, objective reporting",
        "typical_pay_range": "could_not_verify",
        "where_to_find_work": "IntelliShop at intellishop.com, Shopper Portal login",
        "adjacent_jobs": "Market Force Mystery Shopper, BestMark Mystery Shopper, MSPA member company mystery shopper"
      },
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        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
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        ],
        "platform": "intellishop",
        "topic": [
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        "explicitness": "any"
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      "id": "learn_r1722_job_discovery_gig_mystery_shopping_and_audits_angle_marketplaces_intellishop_compliance_auditor",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "IntelliShop Compliance Auditor: job_overview",
      "summary": "IntelliShop offers compliance audits and loss prevention services using a nationwide team to identify operational risks and verify brand standards.",
      "body": "IntelliShop offers compliance audits and loss prevention services using a nationwide team to identify operational risks and verify brand standards.\n\nWhat IntelliShop actually says:\n\n“Compliance, Audit & Loss Prevention: Enhance oversight with expert compliance audits: Similar to mystery shopping evaluations, our nationwide team provides in-depth audit services to identify losses, ensure brand compliance, and uphold your brand standards with precision.”\n\nNote: No specific pay rate listed on homepage.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.intellishop.com/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "IntelliShop",
      "evidence_quote": "Compliance, Audit & Loss Prevention: Enhance oversight with expert compliance audits: Similar to mystery shopping evaluations, our nationwide team provides in-depth audit services to identify losses, ensure brand compliance, and uphold your brand standards with precision.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1722-job-discovery-gig-mystery-shopping-and-audits-angle-marketplaces",
      "subject": "IntelliShop Compliance Auditor",
      "topic": "job_overview",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "US nationwide",
      "job": {
        "job_name": "IntelliShop Compliance Auditor",
        "category": "Gig apps and on-demand work",
        "what_it_is": "Field evaluator who conducts in-depth audit services to identify losses, ensure brand compliance, and uphold brand standards with precision across locations.",
        "startup_cost": "free to apply",
        "skill_level": "moderate — auditing experience preferred",
        "typical_pay_range": "could_not_verify",
        "where_to_find_work": "IntelliShop at intellishop.com",
        "adjacent_jobs": "BestMark Compliance Auditor, Mystery Shopper, Site Auditor"
      },
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
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        "region": [
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        ],
        "platform": "intellishop",
        "topic": [
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        "explicitness": "any"
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      "id": "learn_r1722_job_discovery_gig_mystery_shopping_and_audits_angle_marketplaces_mspa_field_talent",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "MSPA Americas Field Talent (Mystery Shopper/Merchandiser): job_overview",
      "summary": "MSPA Americas is the official trade association connecting independent contractors with mystery shopping, merchandising, and retail project assignments across North, Central and South America.",
      "body": "MSPA Americas is the official trade association connecting independent contractors with mystery shopping, merchandising, and retail project assignments across North, Central and South America.\n\nWhat MSPA Americas actually says:\n\n“Project stipends range from reimbursement of expenses only to significant honorariums. Project stipends and/or reimbursements vary from company to company and project to project, but you will always know in advance what the remuneration terms are before you accept a project.”\n\nNote: MSPA does not offer assignments itself; connects shoppers with member companies. Independent contractor status, not employee.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.mspa-americas.org/shopper-faq/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "MSPA Americas",
      "evidence_quote": "Project stipends range from reimbursement of expenses only to significant honorariums. Project stipends and/or reimbursements vary from company to company and project to project, but you will always know in advance what the remuneration terms are before you accept a project.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1722-job-discovery-gig-mystery-shopping-and-audits-angle-marketplaces",
      "subject": "MSPA Americas Field Talent (Mystery Shopper/Merchandiser)",
      "topic": "job_overview",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "North, Central and South America",
      "job": {
        "job_name": "MSPA Americas Field Talent",
        "category": "Gig apps and on-demand work",
        "what_it_is": "Independent contractor who performs mystery shopping (undercover data collection) or merchandising (promotional displays, stockouts, shelf organization, price signage) for third-party clients through MSPA member companies.",
        "startup_cost": "free General membership; $49/year Premier membership",
        "skill_level": "moderate — high attention to detail, follows directions without deviation, strong English writing skills",
        "typical_pay_range": "reimbursement of expenses only to significant honorariums (varies by company and project)",
        "pay_unit": "per project stipend",
        "where_to_find_work": "MSPA Americas Opportunity Board (member login required), MSPA Service Provider Search directory of member companies, Direct sign-up with MSPA member companies",
        "adjacent_jobs": "Mystery Shopper, Merchandiser, Compliance Auditor, Intercept Interviewer"
      },
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        "platform": "mspaamericas",
        "topic": [
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        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1722_job_discovery_gig_mystery_shopping_and_audits_angle_marketplaces_mspa_merchandiser",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "MSPA Americas Merchandiser: job_overview",
      "summary": "MSPA Americas member companies hire merchandisers to perform stockouts, shelf organization, display setup, and price/promotional signage installation.",
      "body": "MSPA Americas member companies hire merchandisers to perform stockouts, shelf organization, display setup, and price/promotional signage installation.\n\nWhat MSPA Americas actually says:\n\n“Merchandisers are employees or independent contractors who are given assignments to help with the promotional display of products so as to maximize sales. Depending on the project, that may include performing stockouts, organizing the shelf, setting up displays, or setting up price and promotional signs.”\n\nNote: No specific pay rate; tools expected to be supplied by contractor per IRS independent contractor expectation.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.mspa-americas.org/shopper-faq/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "MSPA Americas",
      "evidence_quote": "Merchandisers are employees or independent contractors who are given assignments to help with the promotional display of products so as to maximize sales. Depending on the project, that may include performing stockouts, organizing the shelf, setting up displays, or setting up price and promotional signs.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1722-job-discovery-gig-mystery-shopping-and-audits-angle-marketplaces",
      "subject": "MSPA Americas Merchandiser",
      "topic": "job_overview",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "North, Central and South America",
      "job": {
        "job_name": "MSPA Americas Merchandiser",
        "category": "Gig apps and on-demand work",
        "what_it_is": "Independent contractor or employee given assignments to help with promotional product displays to maximize sales, including stockouts, shelf organization, display setup, and price signage.",
        "startup_cost": "tools supplied by contractor: smartphone, tape measure, box cutter, pen/notepad, small step stool may be needed",
        "skill_level": "moderate — attention to detail, ability to follow detailed client requirements",
        "typical_pay_range": "could_not_verify",
        "where_to_find_work": "MSPA Americas Service Provider Search directory, MSPA Opportunity Board (member login)",
        "adjacent_jobs": "Mystery Shopper, Compliance Auditor, Site Auditor"
      },
      "tags": {
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        ],
        "platform": "mspaamericas",
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        "explicitness": "any"
      }
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    {
      "id": "learn_r1722_job_discovery_gig_mystery_shopping_and_audits_angle_marketplaces_fieldagent_research_services",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "FieldAgent Research Services (Mystery Shopping / Data Collection): job_overview",
      "summary": "FieldAgent.com connects businesses with field agents for mystery shopping, customer behavior research, product visibility checks, and data collection services.",
      "body": "FieldAgent.com connects businesses with field agents for mystery shopping, customer behavior research, product visibility checks, and data collection services.\n\nWhat FieldAgent actually says:\n\n“Research Services: Mystery shopping, customer behaviors and shop aisles, product visibility and ease of use, finding your business, and atmosphere analysis.”\n\nNote: No specific pay rate on homepage; agents described as private investigators, researchers, process servers.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.fieldagent.com/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "FieldAgent",
      "evidence_quote": "Research Services: Mystery shopping, customer behaviors and shop aisles, product visibility and ease of use, finding your business, and atmosphere analysis.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1722-job-discovery-gig-mystery-shopping-and-audits-angle-marketplaces",
      "subject": "FieldAgent Research Services (Mystery Shopping / Data Collection)",
      "topic": "job_overview",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "US nationwide",
      "job": {
        "job_name": "FieldAgent Research Services Agent",
        "category": "Gig apps and on-demand work",
        "what_it_is": "Field agent (private investigator, researcher, or process server background) who conducts mystery shopping, customer behavior analysis, shop-aisle checks, product visibility documentation, and atmosphere analysis for businesses.",
        "startup_cost": "could_not_verify",
        "skill_level": "moderate — background in law enforcement/security preferred for some services",
        "typical_pay_range": "could_not_verify",
        "where_to_find_work": "FieldAgent.com, Become an Agent portal on fieldagent.com",
        "adjacent_jobs": "Mystery Shopper, Data Collector, Site Auditor"
      },
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
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        ],
        "platform": "fieldagent",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1722_job_discovery_gig_mystery_shopping_and_audits_angle_marketplaces_userlytics_ux_tester",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Userlytics Paid UX Tester: job_overview",
      "summary": "Userlytics pays participants $10–$50 per study to test websites, apps, and digital products by completing tasks while speaking thoughts aloud.",
      "body": "Userlytics pays participants $10–$50 per study to test websites, apps, and digital products by completing tasks while speaking thoughts aloud.\n\nWhat Userlytics actually says:\n\n“Incentive per study: $10–$50. Payments made once every 15 days after client approves test.”\n\nNote: Paid via PayPal; payment terms: 15 days after client approval. Not strictly mystery shopping but adjacent paid testing work.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.userlytics.com/user-experience-research/paid-ux-testing/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Userlytics",
      "evidence_quote": "Incentive per study: $10–$50. Payments made once every 15 days after client approves test.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1722-job-discovery-gig-mystery-shopping-and-audits-angle-marketplaces",
      "subject": "Userlytics Paid UX Tester",
      "topic": "job_overview",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "16+ years old; device minimums required",
      "job": {
        "job_name": "Userlytics UX Tester",
        "category": "Gig apps and on-demand work",
        "what_it_is": "Test participant who completes tasks on websites, apps, prototypes, and digital products while screen, audio, and sometimes video are recorded; studies matched to demographic profile.",
        "startup_cost": "free to apply; needs device meeting minimum specs (Windows 7+/Mac OS X 10.7+/iOS 14+/Android 10+), microphone, webcam for some tests",
        "skill_level": "moderate — able to speak thoughts aloud, follow test instructions",
        "typical_pay_range": "$10–$50",
        "pay_unit": "per study",
        "where_to_find_work": "Userlytics at userlytics.com/user-experience-research/paid-ux-testing/",
        "adjacent_jobs": "UserTesting Contributor, Survey Participant, Market Research Respondent"
      },
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "userlytics",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout",
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1722_job_discovery_gig_mystery_shopping_and_audits_angle_marketplaces_usertesting_ux_tester",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "UserTesting Paid Test Participant: job_overview",
      "summary": "UserTesting pays contributors variable amounts per test to test websites and apps through recorded tests, surveys, and live conversations.",
      "body": "UserTesting pays contributors variable amounts per test to test websites and apps through recorded tests, surveys, and live conversations.\n\nWhat UserTesting actually says:\n\n“Reward amounts vary by test type, duration, customer demand—dashboard shows pay per test. Payments sent ~14 days after completion. PayPal only.”\n\nNote: Pay shown on dashboard per test; not a fixed rate. PayPal only for payment.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.usertesting.com/get-paid-to-test",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "UserTesting",
      "evidence_quote": "Reward amounts vary by test type, duration, customer demand—dashboard shows pay per test. Payments sent ~14 days after completion. PayPal only.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1722-job-discovery-gig-mystery-shopping-and-audits-angle-marketplaces",
      "subject": "UserTesting Paid Test Participant",
      "topic": "job_overview",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "18+; no Xiaomi Android devices",
      "job": {
        "job_name": "UserTesting Contributor",
        "category": "Gig apps and on-demand work",
        "what_it_is": "Test participant who completes three test types: Surveys (answer questions, no recordings), Recorded Tests (tasks while speaking aloud with screen/audio/video recording), and Live Conversations (video call sharing thoughts on products).",
        "startup_cost": "free to apply; needs device minimums (Windows 7+/Mac OS X 10.7+/iOS 14+/Android 10+), 1GB RAM, 7GB free disk, microphone, upload ≥3 Mbps; practice test required",
        "skill_level": "moderate — able to speak thoughts aloud, follow test instructions",
        "typical_pay_range": "variable by test type/duration",
        "pay_unit": "per test",
        "where_to_find_work": "UserTesting at usertesting.com/get-paid-to-test",
        "adjacent_jobs": "Userlytics UX Tester, Survey Participant, Market Research Respondent"
      },
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        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
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      "id": "learn_r1722_job_discovery_gig_mystery_shopping_and_audits_angle_marketplaces_mystery_shopper_video_shop",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Video Mystery Shopper: job_overview",
      "summary": "Video mystery shoppers secretly record their shop visits, adding complexity to standard mystery shopping evaluations and generally paying more.",
      "body": "Video mystery shoppers secretly record their shop visits, adding complexity to standard mystery shopping evaluations and generally paying more.\n\nWhat MSPA Americas actually says:\n\n“We do not recommend beginning your mystery shopping career by doing video shops, which are some of the most complex shops in the industry. In a video mystery shop, you are still doing an underlying mystery shop…but with the added complexity of secretly recording the shop. We strongly recommend that you not attempt video shops until you have been shopping for long enough to feel comfortable adding this layer into the mix. And yes, they generally do pay more, due to this complexity.”\n\nNote: MSPA advises against starting with video shops. Nevada restriction applies.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.mspa-americas.org/shopper-faq/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "MSPA Americas",
      "evidence_quote": "We do not recommend beginning your mystery shopping career by doing video shops, which are some of the most complex shops in the industry. In a video mystery shop, you are still doing an underlying mystery shop…but with the added complexity of secretly recording the shop. We strongly recommend that you not attempt video shops until you have been shopping for long enough to feel comfortable adding this layer into the mix. And yes, they generally do pay more, due to this complexity.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1722-job-discovery-gig-mystery-shopping-and-audits-angle-marketplaces",
      "subject": "Video Mystery Shopper",
      "topic": "job_overview",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "NV restriction: cannot do shops in Nevada unless licensed PI",
      "job": {
        "job_name": "Video Mystery Shopper",
        "category": "Gig apps and on-demand work",
        "what_it_is": "Independent contractor who conducts a standard mystery shop while secretly recording the visit with own video equipment; must be comfortable with the added complexity before attempting.",
        "startup_cost": "contractor supplies own video equipment (smartphone usually sufficient)",
        "skill_level": "advanced — must first gain mystery shopping experience before attempting video shops",
        "typical_pay_range": "higher than standard mystery shops (due to complexity)",
        "where_to_find_work": "MSPA member company schedulers, MSPA Opportunity Board",
        "adjacent_jobs": "Mystery Shopper, Compliance Auditor"
      },
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
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        ],
        "platform": "mspaamericas",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1722_job_discovery_gig_mystery_shopping_and_audits_angle_marketplaces_mystery_shopper_telephone",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Telephone Mystery Shopper: job_overview",
      "summary": "Telephone mystery shoppers evaluate customer service by calling businesses and reporting on the interaction, a service offered by some mystery shopping companies.",
      "body": "Telephone mystery shoppers evaluate customer service by calling businesses and reporting on the interaction, a service offered by some mystery shopping companies.\n\nWhat Market Force Information actually says:\n\n“Telephone Mystery Shopping is listed as a mystery shopping service type under Market Force's Become a Mystery Shopper menu.”\n\nNote: Phone service listed by Market Force; no specific pay rate found.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.marketforce.com",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Market Force Information",
      "evidence_quote": "Telephone Mystery Shopping is listed as a mystery shopping service type under Market Force's Become a Mystery Shopper menu.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1722-job-discovery-gig-mystery-shopping-and-audits-angle-marketplaces",
      "subject": "Telephone Mystery Shopper",
      "topic": "job_overview",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "US and Canada",
      "job": {
        "job_name": "Telephone Mystery Shopper",
        "category": "Gig apps and on-demand work",
        "what_it_is": "Independent contractor who calls a business as a customer to evaluate phone-based customer service and submits a detailed report of the interaction.",
        "startup_cost": "telephone with call recording capability (contractor-supplied)",
        "skill_level": "moderate — clear communication, follows script, good note-taking",
        "typical_pay_range": "could_not_verify",
        "where_to_find_work": "MSPA member companies, Market Force (offers telephone mystery shopping)",
        "adjacent_jobs": "Mystery Shopper, Digital Mystery Shopper"
      },
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
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        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "marketforce",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1722_job_discovery_gig_mystery_shopping_and_audits_angle_marketplaces_mystery_shopper_digital",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Digital Mystery Shopper: job_overview",
      "summary": "Digital mystery shoppers evaluate online customer experiences through web inquiries, chat, and email interactions rather than in-person visits.",
      "body": "Digital mystery shoppers evaluate online customer experiences through web inquiries, chat, and email interactions rather than in-person visits.\n\nWhat Market Force Information actually says:\n\n“Digital Mystery Shopping is listed as a mystery shopping service type under Market Force's Become a Mystery Shopper menu.”\n\nNote: Digital service listed by Market Force; no specific pay rate found.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.marketforce.com",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Market Force Information",
      "evidence_quote": "Digital Mystery Shopping is listed as a mystery shopping service type under Market Force's Become a Mystery Shopper menu.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1722-job-discovery-gig-mystery-shopping-and-audits-angle-marketplaces",
      "subject": "Digital Mystery Shopper",
      "topic": "job_overview",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "US and Canada",
      "job": {
        "job_name": "Digital Mystery Shopper",
        "category": "Gig apps and on-demand work",
        "what_it_is": "Independent contractor who evaluates a business's online customer experience by making web inquiries, chat interactions, or email contacts and reporting on the digital experience.",
        "startup_cost": "computer with internet access",
        "skill_level": "moderate — strong written communication, follows client directions",
        "typical_pay_range": "could_not_verify",
        "where_to_find_work": "MSPA member companies, Market Force (offers digital mystery shopping)",
        "adjacent_jobs": "Mystery Shopper, Telephone Mystery Shopper"
      },
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
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        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "marketforce",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1722_job_discovery_gig_mystery_shopping_and_audits_angle_marketplaces_marketforce_site_auditor",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Market Force Site Auditor: job_overview",
      "summary": "Market Force hires field evaluators to conduct site audits and merchandising audits as part of its Operational Excellence services.",
      "body": "Market Force hires field evaluators to conduct site audits and merchandising audits as part of its Operational Excellence services.\n\nWhat Market Force Information actually says:\n\n“Operational Excellence includes Mystery Shopping, Site Audits, Merchandising, and Full Service Merchandising.”\n\nNote: Site Audits listed as a service; no specific pay rate or job posting details on homepage.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.marketforce.com",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Market Force Information",
      "evidence_quote": "Operational Excellence includes Mystery Shopping, Site Audits, Merchandising, and Full Service Merchandising.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1722-job-discovery-gig-mystery-shopping-and-audits-angle-marketplaces",
      "subject": "Market Force Site Auditor",
      "topic": "job_overview",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "US and Canada",
      "job": {
        "job_name": "Market Force Site Auditor",
        "category": "Gig apps and on-demand work",
        "what_it_is": "Field evaluator who visits retail or restaurant locations to audit site conditions, merchandising displays, and operational standards for client companies.",
        "startup_cost": "could_not_verify",
        "skill_level": "moderate — detail-oriented, follows audit checklists",
        "typical_pay_range": "could_not_verify",
        "where_to_find_work": "Market Force at marketforce.com",
        "adjacent_jobs": "Compliance Auditor, Mystery Shopper, Merchandiser"
      },
      "tags": {
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        ],
        "platform": "marketforce",
        "topic": [
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        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1722_job_discovery_gig_mystery_shopping_and_audits_angle_marketplaces_qmee_survey_taker",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Qmee Paid Survey Taker: job_overview",
      "summary": "Qmee pays users for completing online surveys, shopping cashback deals, and gaming rewards with over $45 million paid to users.",
      "body": "Qmee pays users for completing online surveys, shopping cashback deals, and gaming rewards with over $45 million paid to users.\n\nWhat Qmee actually says:\n\n“Over $45,000,000 paid to our users. Surveys, Cashback, Deals, Gaming.”\n\nNote: $45M+ is cumulative total paid to all users, not per-user figure. UK-based platform.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.qmee.com/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Qmee",
      "evidence_quote": "Over $45,000,000 paid to our users. Surveys, Cashback, Deals, Gaming.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1722-job-discovery-gig-mystery-shopping-and-audits-angle-marketplaces",
      "subject": "Qmee Paid Survey Taker",
      "topic": "job_overview",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "UK-based platform (Qmee Ltd)",
      "job": {
        "job_name": "Qmee Survey Taker",
        "category": "Gig apps and on-demand work",
        "what_it_is": "User who completes online surveys, earns cashback on shopping deals, and receives gaming rewards through the Qmee platform.",
        "startup_cost": "free to sign up",
        "skill_level": "low — basic survey completion",
        "typical_pay_range": "could_not_verify (platform reports $45M+ total paid to users)",
        "where_to_find_work": "Qmee at qmee.com",
        "adjacent_jobs": "Survey Participant, Microtask Worker"
      },
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        "platform": "qmee",
        "topic": [
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