Postal Letter

Is this a 'mystery shopper' scam?

Good Day Ma'am/Sir. Thanks for getting back to us,We have Mystery Shopper representative job avail this time around, go through the message below and email us back with the information needed to start your job asap. Introduction ----------------------- Mystery Shopper is a venture that checks reputable companies performance and services,We are registered and established in America for a long while now,Feedplus Secret Shopper? is accepting applications from qualified individuals to become mystery shoppers. It's fun and rewarding, and you choose when and where you want to shop.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.One amongst many others pay for Mystery 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. Mystery Shopper? never charge fees to the shopper,training,tips for improvement,and shopping opportunities are provided free to registered shoppers. Assignments Example ------------------------------- Secret Shopper has available for immediate assignment an inspection of the customer service of any Walmart,Western Union outlet,, and some other local company in your area. This fee will be paid upfront.During this shopping 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. *We will pay you $300.00 for your first Assignment Interested Shopper need to kindly fill Out the application form below and we will get back to you shortly with more information,and be advise that you need to be checking your mail at least once or twice everyday.If you fail to respond to any mail for more than 24 hrs you will miss your assignment. First Name....Last Name.... Street Address ............... ( Mailing Address ) City, State, Zip Code ........... Cell Phone Number ........ Home Phone Number ............ Age(Above 17) ......... Current Occupation ................. Alternate Email Address ...N/A.......... Kind Regards, Max Bolden (Human Resource Manager)

Public Comments

1. If they want your checking account number then they are fake and trying to steal from you be very careful.
2. I t would be ok till you get to the part of this deal where they want bank or personal info to deposit check.
3. Yes, of course it's a scam. There are about a million identifying characteristics there, but the biggest one of all is the mention of Western Union.
4. 100% SCAM Read Western Union's own warning https://wumt.westernunion.com/WUCOMWEB/staticMid.do?method=load&pagename=Security_FraudTypes&countryCode=US&languageCode=en "Mystery Shopping There are multiple ways this type of fraud can occur. For this example we will use one ‎of the most common. Fraudsters contact victims through employment websites and ask them to evaluate the ‎Western Union Money Transfer‎®‎ service. The fraudster sends the victim a check and ‎instructs them to deposit the check and use the funds to send a money transfer. The ‎victim sends the money transfer and the fraudster picks it up and when the check ‎bounces the victim is left responsible. ‎" REAL mystery shopping pays $5-10 per assingment, never more. Real mystery shopping will never send you checks upfront or ask you to wire money through Western Union. Real mystery shopping will never send you out on your first assignment until you've been to their office to fill out an application, filled out an I-9 and W-4 form, and attending an orientation/training session