MS Markets Research Inc

Victim Location 77002

Type of a scam Employment

I was recently contacted via email from a contact on LinkedIn with link saying they had checked the validity of the opportunity. I knew the mystery shopper chance sounded to good when they were offering $*** per shopping trip. Received and envelope with attached letter and instructions along with a check for just under $*** with instructions to purchase Apple Gift cards and iTune card. The instructions states that you can wait until the check funds are available in your account however it can take 3 to 4 weeks for a check to actually clear. Follow the URL link for an article

https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2014/10/beware-mystery-shopper-scams?page=13