Fake offers for secret shopper jobs

I have the fake check

I got one about advertising from a company wrapping my truck with their logo. I sent me a check and I take it to my bank to have it checked out it was not real. They stamped it counterfeit company keeps calling me keeps texting me I have ignored them asking for the money.

They emailed me or texted me. To be a secret shopper for CVS and or Walgreens. Luckily or unluckily I’ve been scammed by fake check scams before and reported it to the FTC scam site. My wife and I both received checks in the amounts of $2976.00 and here wax almost the same . They said we were to buy products and rate the cleanliness of the store, the helpfulness of cashiers etc. when they initially got in contact with us, they asked,” how would you like to shop and be paid to do it plus keep all items you buy”? “You will use your money and be reimbursed and or we will send you Capitol to shop with or both.” Once we got the checks and saw it was bogus and way too high of an amount of money , we reported it, within a day or two we got texts saying “ surely by now you’ve received the check, deposit it and get in touch with us NOW, RIGHT NOW!” We of course did not and they sent another text or two and that was it . It’s sad that they prey on people looking for honest work or opportunity and don’t care whom they hurt . I sincerely hope they all get caught at one point or another and have to make reparations for their thievery. Sincerely, Steve Knight

This happened to me last year. I found the add on Craigslist. They sent me a check and everything but thank God I did not cash it. I did report it though. Thanks again for the confirmation that I did the right thing.

I just got another one but it is a cashier's check from a local bank? Wouldn't I be able to go to that bank and cash it ? Of course it may be fake but they would tell me.

I was sent a money order it was delivered by mail in a first class envelope. With two money orders and instructions telling me what yo do. Luckily I was able to figure it out I didnt deposit I threw them out

Yes I have got several emails like being a secret shopper but I didn’t and I unsubscribe but then here will be another one come what can you do

Should we report it when we get this letter and check in the mail and who to, would it be a good idea to put on social media to warn others, I caught it was a scam but others might not?

I have received 3 different check the 2nd one in December 2019 for over $2,000.00 to have a decal for a engery drink co put the sticker on my car i was to keep $400.00 and send the rest to them i am not dum so i took the check to my bank and opened a savings account. That check was a cashiers check my personal banker told me it was a.scam check so it was shreaded the first check i dont remember what it was for. But the 3rd check they. gave me 24 hours after it was deposited into my account to buy gift cards scratch off the backs take pictures and text the numbers to a phone number i would advise any one if you receive a check and not sure about open a savings account DO NOT DEPOSIT IN YOUR CHECKING ACCOUNT ARE YOUR PERSONAL SAVINGS ACCOUNT .

Last week I got 2 envelopes in the mail with tracking numbers, a letter saying to deposit into your account keep 200 and buy $800 in I'm at cards as a mystery shopper. The 2 money orders I took to the post office and they showed me the difference between the real postal money orders and the scammers postal money order. Then they were to be handed over to the police. I told him I got one last year and I threw it in the garbage. So be very careful the scammers are getting better at these money orders.. Always have it checked out before you fall for a scam..

I'll report the checks I received. I did deposit one of them but then waited to see what would happen---it was no good.

I got one of the offers on my e-mail. I have been a secret shopper for a legitimate company years ago and I know they don't give $400. for a brief time in the store. they only pay pocket money, or they did when I did this. So I just deleted it cause I knew it was a scam. But some people that are on tough times might think this is real!

I got a text message this morning from a secret shopper fake, who threatened me that the FBI would be at my doorstep before 1000AM, if I didn’t send in my report about Best Buy. I texted them back telling never contact me again.

I had a customer fall for a scam and it cost him over $6K to his CC. Not only did he go out and purchase over $6K in gift cards he gave the scammers all his info. The scammers made bogus payments to his CC acct which later retuned. Banks are not responsible when customers are scammed like this and this does not fall under the fraud liability. People need to beware! 99.99 percent of the time no company is going to give you free money. And why people fall for these scams is beyond me. I wish people were more aware of these types of scams. I will be too happy when these scammers are caught. People don’t realize it is a global issue and if you go to YouTube look up romance scams.... Don’t be a victim people!!!

The number 1(281)413-9941 and it's a fake check scam. Keep an eye out.

Husband took the fake cashier's check today to the "issuing" credit union and asked if it was real. The credit union confirmed it was fake and is reporting this as check and mail fraud. If it is too good to be true, it probably is.

I have 4 checks - ALL SCAMS - and they keep sending them to me!! I have never cashed one and they all want me to "Secret Shop" at Walmart's service center!! I have told them they are trying to scam me. I gave the information to my bank trying to make them aware. Whether or not they did anything, I don't know! But these people can't be very smart!

How do I report the Secret Survey Scam, and the fake check sent along with it.

I just got a check for $1950 from Geiger and Peters through someone asking me to be a secret shopper for Whole Foods. I went along as I knew Whole Foods would never use someone with such poor grammar and spelling. Of course, I was instructed to cash it and then await further instructions, which I did not do.

This scam is still going on. I guess as long as they can get money out of people it pays to keep going. Can't remember when or why I signed up for this. Maybe I thought it was a Whole Foods opportunity. Any way, we received a Priority Postage cardboard mailer in the mail. Looked real official. Inside were a cashiers check and instructions. Once I saw the check, I knew it was a scam. Any time someone wants to give you money, it's almost always a scam or has some type of finical tie behind it. Did not have to read the flyer that came with the check, but I did. They wanted me to cash the check and purchase Sephora gift cards for $2,500. After purchasing the gift cards they wanted me to send pictures of the front and back with the secret number scratched off and revealed. They did an excellent job of making everything look real. Now I'm getting text messages. I thought about playing mind games with them, but not worth my effort. However, I think I will respond back and tell them that I have reported them to FTC and block their phone number. I'm sure their phone number probably changes a lot. Sorry to those who lost money to these scammers and a "Good job done" to those who recognized and reported these scammers.

I did get a text message for Whole Foods and did a google search as it looked very suspicious. Just want to know if this can be reported somewhere. Please let me know.

I just got a Text saying that. There will be a huge research project in my area, and they need secret choppers. But they change the technic a little bit. Now is a "Store Evaluator", and they sent a link. Don't fall for that!

The below was texted from. +1 (346) 348-5800 Hello How are you doing today? The current COVID-19 pandemic has impacted on the economy and the way we do business. We have taken certain steps to ensure that we are able to provide you with full support and service as we all wait for the pandemic to turn around. Whole Foods Market®is beginning an exceptionally huge research project in your area. This project happens each week, so we have to select Shoppers to function as a store evaluator. You will get $400 on every task. Every task requires 20-30 minutes of time at the store in addition to time to review your post-visit reports. CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO PROCESS YOUR APPLICATION rebrand. ly/ 60 vt2 kp

I got a text for both the car wrap and the secret shopper for the Walmart in my town haven’t received anything yet. When I receive the check who do I contact to turn them in before they change accounts so they can be stopped

I received the fake check for $2950 with instructions to purchase 3 Nike gift cards. Thank you so much for posting information on this scam. Saved me a lot of money and headaches!

I was just scammed by one of those so called secret shopper, now I owe my bank! These scammers must be stopped!!

I received the email and indicated that I was interested. After receiving another message with information about payments and assignments, I decided I to see what all it entails. But thank the Lord—my discernment kicked in. I googled reviews on “Whole Foods Mystery Shoppers.” This link popped up!! Thanks for saving me a major headache!!

This is the content of a text msg I received twice from mobile# 346.306.9340. First received 7.8.20 @ 7:54pm Pacific. Link went to a cannot find page though so a good thing. "The current COVID-19 pandemic has impacted on the economy and the way we do business. We have taken certain steps to ensure that we are able to provide you with full support and service as we all wait for the pandemic to turn around. Whole Foods Market®is beginning an exceptionally huge research project in your area. This project happens each week, so we have to select Shoppers to function as a store evaluator. You will get $400 on every task. Every task requires 20-30 minutes of time at the store in addition to time to review your post-visit reports. CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO PROCESS YOUR APPLICATION:/bit.ly/8xITi3 Human Resources Manager - Global Operations Christopher Michael." then recieved another text from the same# @ 11:24am Pacific 7.9.20 with a different link. I didn't click on it though. "The current COVID-19 pandemic has impacted on the economy and the way we do business. We have taken certain steps to ensure that we are able to provide you with full support and service as we all wait for the pandemic to turn around. Whole Foods Market®is beginning an exceptionally huge research project in your area. This project happens each week, so we have to select Shoppers to function as a store evaluator. You will get $400 on every task. Every task requires 20-30 minutes of time at the store in addition to time to review your post-visit reports. CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO PROCESS YOUR APPLICATION: bit.l y/Dts XX Human Resources Manager - Global Operations Christopher Michael."

I'm so grateful for this post and that I read this in enough time. The CSET letter appeared odd. I was under the impression only Whole Foods stores were recruiting. That tipped me off. In addition, there were spelling, punctuation and sentencing errors on the letter and my check.

I just received a text to be a Whole foods shopper. Glad that I looked this up. TY