This topic is locked, no replies allowed. Inaccurate or out-of-date info may be present.

  • Print

Topic: Fake mystery shopper surveys  (Read 1425 times)

jwkelly

    US flag
    View Profile
  • Silver Member
  • *******
  • Posts: 1253 (since 2017)
  • Thanked: 110x
Fake mystery shopper surveys
« on: April 05, 2018, 06:09:49 pm »
Just got this today in the mail. Ask Markets llc Apple Store Mystery shopper assignment. Comes with a fake cashier's check that looks surprisingly real. Now I have to mull over what to do ? Websites says report and give everything to the Fbi or attorney General or FTC.
*Image Removed*

shasha2210

    US flag
    View Profile
  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 333 (since 2018)
  • Thanked: 4x
Re: Fake mystery shopper surveys
« Reply #1 on: April 05, 2018, 11:00:17 pm »
I wouldn't even get on one of those they are scammers

ancmetro

    US flag
    View Profile
  • Platinum Member
  • *********
  • Posts: 5817 (since 2007)
  • Thanked: 82x
Re: Fake mystery shopper surveys
« Reply #2 on: April 06, 2018, 03:56:58 am »

     ::)  Really?

jwkelly

    US flag
    View Profile
  • Silver Member
  • *******
  • Posts: 1253 (since 2017)
  • Thanked: 110x
Re: Fake mystery shopper surveys
« Reply #3 on: April 06, 2018, 06:34:30 am »
Received a priority mail packet with  a 2500 dollar cashier's check,info from this "company" and what I'm supposed to do. It's being a mystery shopper at an Apple store,buying 2 1000 dollar plus gift cards and the rest of the money is my salary. Fortunately me being the smart guy that I am I took a minute to type in this company on my search bar and it came up with a red flag that was flaming.  I don't like scammers,not wasting my time going to an Fbi field office,the FTC complaint forum seems a pain,but I will give Fcash the info since they allowed this scammer to get my address by allowing access to this site. Then  I'm shredding.
*Image Removed*

sbenkoski

    US flag
    View Profile
  • Silver Member
  • *******
  • Posts: 1735 (since 2016)
  • Thanked: 227x
Re: Fake mystery shopper surveys
« Reply #4 on: April 06, 2018, 08:58:01 am »
I got a friend who played into one of them deals and she ended up in big trouble and has a felony because of it !!    RUN Forest run!!

jwkelly

    US flag
    View Profile
  • Silver Member
  • *******
  • Posts: 1253 (since 2017)
  • Thanked: 110x
Re: Fake mystery shopper surveys
« Reply #5 on: April 06, 2018, 09:09:07 am »
I've been trying to contact the proper authorities but unfortunately it's a pain  and even trying to contact Fusioncash over this is a pain,so I'm simply stating the facts on the boards and shredding the check and paper.
*Image Removed*

PGS28

    US flag
    View Profile
  • Gold Member
  • ********
  • Posts: 3341 (since 2012)
  • Thanked: 62x
Re: Fake mystery shopper surveys
« Reply #6 on: April 06, 2018, 09:32:15 am »
They tried to scam my sister years ago, beware.

PGS28

    US flag
    View Profile
  • Gold Member
  • ********
  • Posts: 3341 (since 2012)
  • Thanked: 62x
Re: Fake mystery shopper surveys
« Reply #7 on: April 06, 2018, 09:33:03 am »
Before you discard it, report them to the FBI and BBB.  These look like legit opportunities that are luring people into big trouble.

jwkelly

    US flag
    View Profile
  • Silver Member
  • *******
  • Posts: 1253 (since 2017)
  • Thanked: 110x
Re: Fake mystery shopper surveys
« Reply #8 on: April 06, 2018, 11:22:22 am »
Before you discard it, report them to the FBI and BBB.  These look like legit opportunities that are luring people into big trouble.
                                            I'm not discarding,they will be completely shredded and  I'm not going to the Fbi field office for this,will e-mail  the info and my beliefs on who this person really is. I get enough junk mail and spam,but fake cashier checks as well as scammers get to me.
*Image Removed*

sbenkoski

    US flag
    View Profile
  • Silver Member
  • *******
  • Posts: 1735 (since 2016)
  • Thanked: 227x
Re: Fake mystery shopper surveys
« Reply #9 on: April 06, 2018, 11:25:40 am »
I'm not sure but i think I recall you're to contact the Federal Trades Commission on stuff like this?

betlynjua

    US flag
    View Profile
  • Gold Member
  • ********
  • Posts: 2688 (since 2011)
  • Thanked: 128x
Re: Fake mystery shopper surveys
« Reply #10 on: April 06, 2018, 11:55:37 am »
This kind of mess has been going on for many years.  A long time ago, I also received a bogus check in the mail. 

I remember trying to report it but not getting very far.  It's a shame that this is still going on but I suppose as long as people are getting scammed by cashing in the worthless checks, then scammers will continue to be in business. 

jwkelly

    US flag
    View Profile
  • Silver Member
  • *******
  • Posts: 1253 (since 2017)
  • Thanked: 110x
Re: Fake mystery shopper surveys
« Reply #11 on: April 06, 2018, 12:32:41 pm »
This kind of mess has been going on for many years.  A long time ago, I also received a bogus check in the mail. 

I remember trying to report it but not getting very far.  It's a shame that this is still going on but I suppose as long as people are getting scammed by cashing in the worthless checks, then scammers will continue to be in business.
          Hard to believe ppl get scammed by this with all the info available on the internet about it.                                                                                                                                                 Didn't expect it and only reason it was sent to me is because of  Fusion Cash. Just spent the last hour filling out forms with the FBI and Postal Service and now I have to file this stuff away until contacted. So much fun being a good person,so enjoyable having my mailing address available for junk mail and scammers. Thank you Fusion Cash. Remember from FC you get  pennies at a time  that can become hundreds of dollars.
*Image Removed*

potluck6

    US flag
    View Profile
  • Platinum Member
  • *********
  • Posts: 4021 (since 2011)
  • Thanked: 111x
Re: Fake mystery shopper surveys
« Reply #12 on: April 06, 2018, 12:35:22 pm »
Just got a phone call saying someone is trying to hack my windows computer. another scam. was in the mood to tell someone off with a lot of f  words included. but they wanted me to call a no. so forget about it.

madeara

    US flag
    View Profile
  • Gold Member
  • ********
  • Posts: 3143 (since 2008)
  • Thanked: 104x
Re: Fake mystery shopper surveys
« Reply #13 on: April 06, 2018, 12:48:15 pm »
That is awful.  Thank you so much for letting us know.
*Image Removed*

mrisha

    US flag
    View Profile
  • Platinum Member
  • *********
  • Posts: 6716 (since 2009)
  • Thanked: 94x
Re: Fake mystery shopper surveys
« Reply #14 on: April 06, 2018, 02:28:14 pm »
Too many fraudsters who are out there looking for someone to cheat.  You have to be careful.
*Image Removed*

  • Print
 

Related Topics

  Subject / Started by Replies Last post
19 Replies
3581 Views
Last post August 18, 2011, 04:30:13 pm
by harleyy2
Mystery Shopper Offer....

Started by wrands « 1 2 » in Offers

18 Replies
1926 Views
Last post November 25, 2012, 05:51:42 pm
by Mykat
Mystery shopper!!

Started by Mcstuffin « 1 2 » in Offers

28 Replies
3724 Views
Last post May 04, 2013, 09:51:16 pm
by ilovepatrick
23 Replies
2805 Views
Last post April 30, 2013, 10:18:22 am
by drpybutt
20 Replies
2311 Views
Last post August 05, 2014, 06:27:09 am
by feiyaya123