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Mystery Shopping
Scam Alert From SecretShopper.com
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The first thing that's wrong with "mystery shopping" job scams is that they want you to respond to a free e-mail address. The company itself that they mention may be legitimate, but the scammer has no access to their e-mail server. So if you get spammed for a "mystery shopping job," don't sign up for it. Rule of Thumb: If you didn't specifically ask for something, or search for it with a search engine, then don't do it. It's a scam.
Mystery shopping can be a fun rewarding experience when the job is legitimate. I signed up locally as a mystery shopper once, and even that was pretty shady. They were not going to assign me to go anywhere. They expected me to write my own resume and mail it in to each and every company that supposedly had mystery shopping assignments available, where my resume would have to compete with others for attention. I had to wait, and hope I would be chosen for an assignment, if it was even real to begin with. The fee to sign up was nominal, about $2.00. I said "forget this," and got my money back. Don't sign up for mystery shopping unless you specifically searched for it. |
If you are interested, then try to sign up with a local outfit. Any legitimate person that responds to you will always use the company's e-mail server, which can be checked for legitimacy in your e-mail headers. If they want you to respond to a free e-mail address, it's a scam. Don't pay them anything. People don't pay to be hired for real jobs. They should also send you out on an assignment right away. If you have to do what they are supposed to do, then don't do it.
In these stories, apparently the idea is that they send you a fraudulent check or money order to cash, and during the time before the check or MO bounces, which could take weeks, they want you to deposit the check in your bank, and wire cash back, minus your fee for performing an assignment. Well, if it costs $200 to do an assignment, why wouldn't they just send a $200 check? Don't ever sign up with a mystery shopping company that's from out of town. If they have a local address, check it out first to make sure it isn't just a private mailbox (PMB). |
You can find out about legitimate mystery shopping opportunities at the
Mystery Shopping Providers Association (MSPA)
Mystery Shopping Providers Association (MSPA)
Article: Stick With MSPA Companies to Avoid Scammers - Click Here
Mystery Shopping scam-mails at mysteryshopper.net -- Click Here
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True Mystery Shopping Scam Stories
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Scam await you
This is the kind of idiot stuff floating around out on the web. Who the hell is going to respond to a completely anonymous e-mail from "Mystery Shopper"? Not me.
Hello Dear Intended Victim, There is a Mystery shopping assignment in your area that you never asked about and we would like you to register for. We would need the following information:
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2010 Mystery Shopper Scam Offer Available
The spam here is in yellow, and webmaster comments, additions, and editions are in blue.
This guy claims to be with "Bravo Company." So what do they have to do with "Secret Shopping"? That's the "sponsor company" that would supposedly send you "funding" for your "assignments." He also wants you to respond to a free e-mail address. Yes, it is free to sign up, but these scams are always the same. You'll just be sent a check that's no good. Good Morning, We have a mystery shopping assignment in your area and we would like you to participate" Secret Shopper® is accepting applications for qualified individuals to become mystery shoppers. It's 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. 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. 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 and invest just a token. This fee will be paid upfront. During this shop you will visit the location and make several observations as regards the customer service. You will be required to interact with the shop clerk. You may conduct the shop alone or as a couple. The assignment will pay $0.00 per duty. Kindly Fill Out the application form below and we will get back to you shortly with the assignment: PERSONAL INFORMATION:
Sincerely, Secret Shopper® Mr Jonathan Temez BRAVO COMPANY USA Contact Phone #: <Removed> "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." -Eleanor Roosevelt Scams R Us, Inscamerated. We Belong in Prison. My Scamblog is Linked Here Follow me on Twitter @inscamerated Thank You May Mystery shopper scam
Friday, May 27, 2011
From: "John Hover" <[email protected]> This is a free e-mail address To: BCC About Us, We are a company that conducts surveys and evaluate other companies. We get hired to go to other people's companies and act like customers in order to know how the staffs are handling their services in relation to their customers. Once we have a contract to do so, you would be directed to the company or outlet and you would be given the funds you need to do the job (either purchase products or required services), after which you would write a comment on the staffs activities and give a detailed record of your experience. Examples of details you would forward to us are:
Warmest Regards, John Hover Not the Hiring Manager Not www.retailactive.com, and not for MYSTERY SHOPPER INC. Scams R Us, Inscamerated. We Belong in Prison. My Scamblog is Linked Here Follow me on Twitter @inscamerated Thank You Scam Opening
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huh? That's a good one LOL From: Mystery Shopper Inc <[email protected]> Reply-to: [email protected] To: BCC Date: Fri, Apr 1, 2011 We have a mystery shopping assignment in your area and your wages is 200$ per assignment, the job entails evaluation process, visiting Walmart e.t.c. Send below information to get started.
Secret Shopper® So, is it "Mystery Shopper," or "Secret Shopper"? LOL Scams R Us, Inscamerated. We Belong in Prison. My Scamblog is Linked Here Follow me on Twitter @inscamerated Thank You HELLO
Hello intended victim, My Name is collins and I am your group regional Instructor for Frontline Shopper in USA. Henceforth. We are looking for a secret shopper around your city and your wage is $200 per assignment $400 weekly. ASSIGNMENT PACKET: Before any assignment we would provide you with the resources needed {cash} Mostly our company would send you a check which you can cash and use for the assignment. Just make sure it clears first. No money, no workey. Included to the check would be your assignment packet. Then we would be providing you details on here. But you follow every single information given to you as a secret shopper. So if you are interested KINDLY SEND YOUR INFORMATION BELOW TO PROCEED ON FIRST ASSIGNMENT:
He said his name was "Collins" Frontline Shopper <Link to scam website removed> Scams R Us, Inscamerated. We Belong in Prison. My Scamblog is Linked Here Follow me on Twitter @inscamerated Thank You Secret Shopper Not Needed Urgently
"We have a mystery shopping assignment in your area and we would like you to participate" Feedplus Secret Shopper® is accepting applications for qualified individuals to become mystery shoppers. It's 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. Secret Shopper® is the Premier Mystery Shopping Company, Serving Slients 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-howmeans working with Secret Shopper® is a satisfying and rewarding experience. Secret shopping as seen on ABC NEWS, NBC NEWS, L.A. TIMES. Stores and organizations such as Western Union, Walmart, Pizza Hut, MoneyGram and Bank. 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 apre-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. This fee will be paid upfront. During this shop you will visit the location and make several observations as regards the customer service.
Sincerely, James Smith Scams R Us, Inscamerated. We Belong in Prison. My Scamblog is Linked Here Follow me on Twitter @inscamerated Thank You MYSTERY SHOPPER VICTIM NEEDED
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Secret Shopper(R) Scam Available
The spam here is in this orange shade, and webmaster comments, additions, and editions are in light blue.
From: EVALUATION TEAM <[email protected]> If you try to go to eteam.org, you get the following: "Forbidden. You don't have permission to access / on this server. Additionally, a 403 Forbidden error was encountered while trying to use an ErrorDocument to handle the request." Do Not Reply-to: [email protected] These scams are getting better. If you should click "Reply" in your e-mail client, this is the e-mail address that you would be replying to, but don't do it. Mysteryshoppersagency.net looks like a legitimate mystery shopping domain, doesn't it? Just try going to the domain itself, and see what you get. "As a courtesy, your ISP provided this page because 'www.mysteryshoppersagency.net' does not exist or is unavailable." It does exist, but it is unavailable because a "whois" search reveals that the website is inactive. This scammer actually did buy the domain, but he is strictly using it to receive e-mail replies in his cpanel utility. To: BCC Date: Fri, Jul 29, 2011 Do Not Email to: [email protected] "We have a mystery shopping assignment in your area and we would like you to participate." Secret Shopper(R) is accepting applications for qualified individuals to become mystery shoppers. It's 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(R) is the premier mystery shopping company, serving clients across America with over 500,000 shoppers available and ready to help businesses better serve their customers. So why are you spamming with their name, stupid? Continual investment in the latest internet and communication technologies coupled with over 16 years of know-how means working with Secret Shopper(R) is a satisfying and rewarding experi- ence for him, after he's ripped you off. Secret shopping as seen on ABC NEWS, NBC NEWS, L.A. TIMES. Stores and organizations such as The Gap, Walmart, Pizza Hut, and Bank [Which bank? LOL]. 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(R) 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. You will be required to interact with the shop clerk. You may conduct the shop alone or as a couple. The assignment will pay $200.00/ Assignment. Kindly Fill Out the application form below and we will get back to you shortly with the assignment to this email PERSONAL INFORMATION:
AVAILABILITY: Days / Hours Available
Hours Available: from _______ to ______ NB: Do not reply if not interested. Only interested applicants should reply back with the application form. We await your urgent response. Thank you for your help. We look forward to stealing from you Insincerely, Not Frank James This is not Secret Shopper(R Scams R Us, Inscamerated. We Belong in Prison. My Scamblog is Linked Here Follow me on Twitter @inscamerated Thank You Get Paid Nothing Working for Us
From: Brian WIlliams
Do Not Reply-to: [email protected] This is a free e-mail address To: Undisclosed Recipients Date: Mon, Mar 28, 2011 Hello, You are among the selected people from the recruitment search that has been completed successfully via online schools databse as a part-time online Survey staff on all MONEY GRAM and WESTERN UNION Agent Location in your neighborhood, MONEY GRAM and WESTERN UNION shop is available at all Walmart Store and you can also find the shops around your neighborhood, this assignment has been put together to be completed at any MONEY GRAM and WESTERN UNION shop / Agent around your location, the objective of these assignment will be to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the payment system called "MONEY GRAM and WESTERN UNION" which is available in your location. MONEY GRAM and WESTERN UNION payment system was reported for evaluation because of the following reasons below:
Please Complete the following details:
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