Ask them to clarify what they mean, and state that you are unfamiliar with the term. Although mystery shopping is in no way illegal many shoppers express an extreme unwillingness to be revealed as a mystery shopper. You must NEVER TELL ANYONE what you are there for. If you reveal that you are a mystery shopper, you would be displaying tremendously poor judgment, as well as violating your contract with us as an independent contractor.

Additionally, you could possibly ruin the location for future mystery shoppers and creating problems for the customer who has initiated this program with the best interests of their customers and business in mind.

NOT at any time, should you reveal that you are a mystery shopper. You are to perform each and every single mystery shop, as if you were a regular potential customer. If it is discovered that you have violated any areas of your agreement or have acted inappropriately in any manner, we will terminate your registration immediately.

So please, NEVER TELL ANYONE that you are a mystery shopper.