Tag: FTC scam alert

The Mystery Shopping Insider — Edition #7

May 8, 2026 by J. Herwick

The latest mystery shopping news closed out April 2026 with a bang. The DOL contractor rule comment window slammed shut, and a fresh scam variant is hunting new shoppers on LinkedIn.

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Tag: FTC scam alert

The Mystery Shopping Insider — Edition #7

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