Did you realize that you can actually get a deduction removed from your mystery shopping fee when you file a late report? Many shoppers aren't careful about their report submission deadlines, and end up earning far less than they could have if they submitted their report promptly.

Companies usually require you to submit your report within 24 hours of your shop. This is to ensure you have the freshest recollection of your shopping experience. Think back to something that happened to you a week ago. By now, you remember far fewer details than you would have if you thought back to it only a few hours after it happened.

This is why it is so important to the company that you do send your completed report into the company within the designated time. When you are using mystery shopping money for your household income, it makes sense to make sure you submit your report within 24 hours, to prevent incurring financial penalties by submitting it 48 or 72 hours late.

And do remember that your profile is often marked with the company - too many late report submissions and you could find yourself without anymore shops from that company.