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September 03, 2012 01:36PM
Hi I was contacted online by a 'mystery shopper' organisation. I sent my name and address to them. They replied saying 'thank you' for my interest and would be contacted shortly. The next email I got was a very short one asking me to let them know when I had received a cheque. I received a cheque this morning and emailed them to say that I had it and what was I to do next.

They replied to bank the cheque and let them know when it was cleared.

I am really not sure if this is legit as I have never done anything like this before.

Any tips or advice on what to do?
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September 03, 2012 01:46PM
This is a SCAM! Do NOT cash the check or deposit it.

Shopping Bama and parts of Georgia.
I'm still learning 24/7.
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September 03, 2012 01:46PM
Hello Twinevans. Lucky you, you've come to the right place and asked the right question.

Yes, here are some tips about this.

You have become involved in a scam, which is designed to rob you of your money. They will ask you to deposit the check in your bank account, keep part of it for your work, and wire the remainder (most of it) to a destination they give you.

You will be robbed of all the money you wire out or use to perform the job, because the check will not clear. If you do this, the money will already be gone before you find out the check did not clear, and you will have to repay the bank.

I have to get off this website now to make an appointment, but I'll get back with you later today or tonight with some information on how to get started with legitimate mystery shopping.

Please turn in your check to the authorities if you have not already deposited it. If you have already deposited it, call your bank and tell them about the scam.

Mary Davis Nowell. Based close to Fort Worth. Shopping Interstate 20 east and west, Interstate 35 north and south.
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September 03, 2012 02:13PM
100% scam. do not contact them anymore. dont cash or deposit.

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September 03, 2012 02:25PM
SCAM SCAM SCAM Do not deposit the check.

Based in MD, near DC
Shopping from the Carolinas to New York
Have video cam; will travel

Poor customer service? Don't get mad; get video.
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September 03, 2012 02:57PM
Hi twinevans,

Search the internet for the Mystery Shopping Providers Association (MSPA). It is an organization that is informative about the pros and cons of mystery shopping and legitimate work.
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September 03, 2012 09:54PM
Run like hell

Her Serene Majesty, Cettie - Goat Queen of Zoltar, Sublime Empress of Her Caprine Domain
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September 04, 2012 12:19AM
Hello Twinevans - To find a list of legitimate mystery shopping companies, look at the bottom of this page and you will find a blue link to a list. Start signing up, and after you are accepted by a company you can look on their job board for jobs, or they will email you with what they have available.

Here are some national companies to get you started: Corporate Research, Market Force, Bestmark, Maritz, and Bare. Fees for jobs listed by Corporate Research, also known as Cori and CRI, will go up throughout the month until someone picks up the jobs.

Read the forum and you will find out a lot about many different companies. Jobs will usually run from $8 to $15, and the company will pay you after you have done the job and submitted an acceptable report along with receipts and photos if required.

Mary Davis Nowell. Based close to Fort Worth. Shopping Interstate 20 east and west, Interstate 35 north and south.
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