Mystery Shopping Is it really possible to get paid to shop?   What is mystery shopping? Your customer might not seem what you think they are. I first heard the phrase “Mystery Shopper” around about 1995. I was working a temp job for a very large and well known mobile phone company, my job was to input orders. I used to collect the faxes, answer the phones and simply input orders onto rather basic computers with green screens. My desk was situated right next to a small collection of desks with a sign hanging above them which read, “Mystery Shopper”.... Read more     We have a list of companies that offer mystery shopping in the UK. Why not give it a try, they pay you to shop! Check it out.