Stealth Shopper

Victim Location 98031

Type of a scam Employment

This all happened from 9/26 – 2 weeks before these dates, Email was sent by someone in school district saying, "A genuine mystery shopper company recruiting in your area. This job is designed to enable working class people to earn additional income up to 900 per week at leisure time. It is very easy and simple just go through the attached info and apply." I register through their link and they said they would mail me an information pack on the company and how it works. I received a priority mail envelope with a cashier’s check today and instructions. The instructions noted what my pay and bonus would be if completed in 24 hours, directed to cash the check, less my pay, and buy Amazon and iTunes gift cards at various stores in my area. Then answer the survey questions, take pictures of the scratched off numbers on the back of the cards and receipts and email them to the 2 email addresses on my letter. My husband and I discussed this and deposited the check decided to wait to see if the check successfully cleared before further action. On 9/26 I got a text message requesting I confirm I had the postal package in my possession and to follow the included instructions. Naomi Crawford. I responded that the check was deposited. Were confused at the instructions. Wanted to wait until check cleared. Checke the ScamPulse.com reports (there were 4 with exactly the same situation). Told them I will not be participating and Shame on you! I called my bank to report and they are on the look out. No money lost. Just faith in mankind.