I don't think that Frank's so bad...it's his brother, Jesse, that's the real bad one.

Every one doing Mystery Shopping get exposed to those attempts: James was an outlaw many years ago and looks like he is back alive; I warning about some others scams around even involving MSPA, Trend Source, About Face and the typical Checks Scams, I received fake offers which involves a large amounts of money but thanks to these Forums advice I just deleted as soon they coming.
I has the filling what those offers coming from some dishonest people who was expelled from Mystery Shops and for that reason they know some of the facts about it, hard to proved but that's my personal opinion.
Authorities may be give up, I call several times for fake Checks received on my mail and they ignore my calls, there are seating on my desk an amount of about $12.000.00 waiting to be pick.
Thank you shoppers, honest schedulers and this forum for all your advice and sincere help.

Yes, and when the money order came, I took it to my bank and they ran it - FAKE and STOLEN. So beware of this type of scam. I did not give them any information and they still sent me the money order. It was turned over to the U. S. Secret Service and Postal Inspectors.

Good for you turning it over to the authorities. Sometimes they can make a difference and get a scam shut down. But I fear it is like weeds in my lawn -- some new ones just pop up.

A neighber told my wife about her "mystery shopping" experience. She has just retired from teaching and saw an ad in a local paper for MSing jobs. Oh boy, you get to shop, keep the merchandise, and get paid! You know the bit. When they started asking her for her "sign up fees," etc. she was disappointed, but sent the money. Too bad. No jobs in our area (which would put ME out of business, of course) and they will continue to monitor it. I just hope they don't ask her for more money, such as being put on some priority list, etc. These scammers have no heart, consience, or morals.

Reporting these scams to the local authorities is a waste of time. The central point to report these is to the Federal Trade Commission www.ftc.gov.
They are accumulating these complaints and have actually made several arrests. These scammers are out of Canada and the FTC is working with the Canadian authorities, something the local authorities can't do.
Another word of caution. If you receive one of these emails DO NOT respond.
These scammers in Canada (or other countries) have runners in the US, Once you respond they contact the runner who will mail the check to you, or drop it off in a UPS or FedEx drop box in the US.
If you don't cash the check do you really want these people to have your home address?? Think about it.

walesmaven Wrote:
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> Remember, Frank James was the brother of the
> outlaw Jessie James. Both robbed folks, I think.


walesmaven is right on target. I guess maybe this guy at least has a sense of humor and knows his history. Like his brother, Jesse, Frank James joined Quantrill's Raiders and then just kept raiding with the James and Younger Gang after the Civil War ended. Guess it didn't end in his mind.

Dot Nabors Wrote:
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> Yes, and many like it. It didn't make any sense to
> be paid $200 for doing almost
> nothing.
>
> I received a check for $489.00 last week for I
> don't know what. No instructions
> enclosed. It looks legit but I'm wondering how
> they make any money if you deposit
> it with no apparent money back to them???
>
> Almost everyday I get one from some imaginary
> trust fund from a generous lady who
> has no family who wants to give ME money!
>
> spamanyone???


The spammers ask people to wire money somewhere to someone who is working with the spammer. The bank send the money because they can't find out until later that there is no money backing up the check. Bank then expects the shopper to pay them back.

no and i hope i don't

I got my check, I framed it and put on the wall

I replied to one of his emails and said FU** OFF AND DIE

He still send me emails

Maybe it would have been funny to photo copy the check and mail it to him.. lol.. and tell him that the cheque is helded at the police station... tell him they are on to him................What is the price of a stamp... lol

SteveF Wrote:
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> After single inquiry to Frank James’ email, I
> received my bogus $3300 check this morning by UPS
> Express. The scammers don’t waste any time! The
> envelope contained nothing but a check; there was
> not even a note saying who sent it or why.
> Apparently it is too much trouble for a lazy
> scammer to do anything more.
>
> I received my instructions by email from”Frank
> James.” It is merely page 3 of the script. Here
> is the relevant portion:
> ………………………………………………………………
> Dear Survey Agent,
>
> You will be evaluating the Wal-mart store and
> Western union outlet in your City. The Payment
> sent to you ($3,300) covers all expenditures
> including evaluation, shopping, transport and your
> compensation which is $200.00 for this survey.
>
> You are to purchase Goods of your Choice for your
> own Use at the Wal-mart store in your City which
> you are evaluating, spending not more than a
> $50.00 and deduct an extra $25.00 for
> transportation cost.
>
> Also as regards Western union, we will be using
> our company feed-back mechanism; therefore you
> will be sending funds through Western union outlet
> in your City to our receiving agent.
>
>
> You will take a total of $3025 to the Western
> union outlet you are evaluating; you will have to
> deduct the western union transfer charges from the
> $3025 you are sending out and not from your
> share.
>
> Please send all Western union transactions to the
> details below to our agent.
>
> Name: Lee Mann
> City...Cleveland
> State...TN
> Zip code: 37311
>
> Below are details you need to send once funds have
> been transferred to the Agent's Name and Address
> which is above:
>
> - Sender's Full Name and Address.
> - Secret question and answer (if any)
> - Western union transfer charges
> - Actual Amount sent
> - MTCN
>
>
>
> After Evaluation, ensure that you send back (via
> Email) Western union MTCN [10 digits] and
> Wal-mart reports as it is required for Company
> feedback purposes on service delivery.
>
> EXPENDITURE BREAKDOWN:-
> Compensation .............................$200.00
> Wal-mart................................... .
> $50.00
> Transportation ….....................… $25.00
>
> Please remember what we are really after are the
> lines of question stated below, those are
> guidelines that you will lookout for during your
> visits to Wal-Mart and Western union.
>
>
> …………………………………………………………….
>
> So that’s how the scam works. The check, of
> course, will go into my trophy case along with
> dozens of other counterfeit checks.
>
> Folks, stay safe out there!