"SCAM ALERT"
"Beware of a current attempts to scam shoppers. There is currently a company sending out large advance cashiers checks. The shopper is told to send a MoneyGram or Western Union to a person, keeping part of the check for themselves. However, the check is not legitimate and bounces, leaving the shopper without any money to cover the MoneyGram.
Another scammer will ask you to do a mystery shop focused on a Wal-mart Moneygram outlet. They'd like you to cash the check they send you, keep $200, and transfer the rest to another agent. Same result - you'll be stuck for the entire amount.
Unfortunately, these companies use various web addresses and/or names of reputable companies like ours in their ads. Be assured that these practices have nothing to do with our company and our only interaction with shoppers is to pay them for legitimate shops done for us. All of our shoppers must pre-register through our web-site. We have been in business over 30 years and are a charter member in good standing of the Mystery Shopping Provider's Association. You may check up on us with your local Better Business Bureau.
You can file a complaint at the following:
- Federal Trade Commission: FTC complaint assistant : https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov
- Your state's Attorney General
- Internet Crime Complaint Center http://www.ic3.gov
