Mystery Shopping Provider’s Association

Claire –

Victim Location 60031

Total money lost $1,700

Type of a scam Employment

I received the email below. Once I provided the required information, I was told I had an assignment but did not receive anything other than several threatening emails telling me to carry out my assignment as promised or they would take legal action. I also received some text messages following up on my supposed assignment. Finally, a check came in the mail in the amount of $2000. I was to deposit it in my bank and wait 1 day and withdraw the funds. I was to go to Walmart and make a $20 purchase of an item for my personal use. Then I was to proceed to the Western Union to transfer $1700 to another mystery shopper whose contact info they provided, and pay $80 for the transaction. The remaining $200 was to be my compensation. Afterwards, I submitted a report of my experience. I received positive feedback on my report and was informed to await further assignments. Two days later, I was contacted by a Rose William with another upcoming assignment. However, when I checked my account balance, I discovered that the $2000 check drawn from a USBank account had been declined by USBank for fraud.

"I am Mitchell Birch, Recruitment Specialist with Sights On Service Inc.“We have a mystery shopping assignment in your area and we would like you to participate". Secret Shopper® has been in business since 1990. We are a charter member of the Mystery Shopping Provider’s Association (MSPA), the professional trade association for the Mystery Shopping industry. There is no charge to apply to be a Secret Shopper® and information is protected. Secret Shopper® is accepting applications for qualified individuals to become mystery shoppers. Its fun and rewarding, and you choose when and where you want to shop. You are never obligated to accept an assignment. There is no charge to become a shopper and you do not need previous experience. After you sign up, you will have access to training materials via e-mail, fax or postal mail.

ABOUT US

Secret Shopper® is the premier mystery shopping company serving clients across America and Canada with over 500,000 shoppers available and ready to help businesses better serve their customers. Continual investment in the latest internet and communication technologies coupled with over 16 years of know-how means working with Secret Shopper® is a satisfying and rewarding experience. Secret shopping as seen on ABC NEWS, NBC NEWS, L.A.TIMES.Since 1990, Secret Shopper® has delivered actionable intelligence to our clients, helping to drive exceptional bottom-line performance. Nearly 1,000 shoppers have registered this week, performing millions of mystery shops throughout North America and the Caribbean. When coupled with our continual investment in the latest internet and communication technologies, you can rest assured that working with Secret Shopper® is a satisfying and rewarding experience.Secret Shopper® is also a charter member of the industry trade association, the Mystery Shopping Providers Association (MSPA). Benefit from partnering with America’s premier mystery shopping company. We have been building our tradition of excellence for two decades.

Stores and organizations such as The Gap, Walmart, Pizza Hut and Banks. One amongst many others pay for Secret Shoppers to shop in their establishments and report their experiences. On top of being paid for shopping you are also allowed to keep purchases for free. Secret Shopper® NEVER charge fees to the shopper. Training, tips for improvement, and shopping opportunities are provided free to registered shoppers.Mystery shoppers are either paid a pre-arranged fee for a particular shop, a reimbursement for a purchase or a combination of both. Secret Shopper® has available for immediate assignment an inspection of the customer service of any walmart in your area. You are to shop secretly. This fee will be paid upfront. During this shopping, you will visit a location and make several observations asregards the customer service. You will be required to interact with the shopper clerk. You may conduct the shop alone or as a couple. The assignment will pay $300.00 per duty and you can be able to get up to 2- 3 duties in a week depending on how fast you are able to execute the first assignment. Kindly Fill Out the application form below and we will get back to you shortly with the assignment:

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

First Name:

Middle Name:

Last Name:

Street Address:

City, State, Zip Code:

Cell Phone Number:

Home Phone Number:

Age:

Current Occupation:

Email Address:

We await your urgent response. Thank you your willingness to work with us. We look forward to working with you.

Sincerely,

Mitchell Birch

Secret Shopper®"