Stay in the Loop
The mystery shopping industry moves fast. New scams pop up every week. Companies change their policies. Events sell out. Pay rates shift. If you’re not paying attention, you’re leaving money and opportunities on the table.
That’s why we created The Mystery Shopping Insider. Every two weeks, we dig into what’s happening across the industry and break it down in plain English. No fluff. No filler. Just the stuff that actually affects your mystery shopping business.
Whether you’re brand new or you’ve been shopping for years, this report keeps you one step ahead.
What You’ll Find in Every Edition
- Industry news — company announcements, market data, and major changes
- Upcoming events — conferences, registration deadlines, and certification updates
- Scam alerts — active threats and red flags to watch for
- Shopper tips — one practical tip you can use right away
- Quick stats — key numbers from across the industry
All Editions
Browse every edition of The Mystery Shopping Insider below. The newest report is always at the top.
Mystery shopping expands into aviation and digital leasing. SafetyCulture releases 2026 app picks. ShopperFest registration opens. Plus the Legacy Gold countdown hits 62 days and three active scam alerts.
IRS mileage rate hits all-time high of 72.5 cents. 1099 threshold jumps to $2,000. NRF 2026 shows why human shoppers still matter. Plus active scam alerts and the Legacy Gold deadline countdown.
Ipsos announces Talking Shop 2026 in St. Louis. WISE releases a decade of winery mystery shopping data. Plus ShopperFest and ShopCon dates, an IntelliShop impersonation scam alert, and a tax tracking tip to start the year right.
About This Report
The Mystery Shopping Insider is a free biweekly report published by Mystery Shop Starter. We research and write every edition ourselves, pulling from official company announcements, MSPA updates, FTC alerts, industry data, and our own experience completing over 150 mystery shops.
Our goal is simple: help you stay informed so you can shop smarter, earn more, and avoid scams. No paywalls. No sponsored content. Just honest information from our family to yours.
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