It’s been a while since I’ve heard from “Frank James” (or yet another scammer using that name). He tells me that he has an assignment “in your area” but as he has no idea who I am he clearly has no idea what my “area” is.
To see how these scam mystery shopping assignments work, take a look at the scam victims page of this site.
Ignore this scammer. There is no mystery shopping position – just a scammer who wants to take your money.
Date:28th April, 2010
Email:(survey.team1001@emailclick.com)
“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 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(R) 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 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(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.
Secret Shopper(R) has available for immediate assignment an inspection of the customer service of any walmart in your area.
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 $200.00/ Assignment
Kindly Fill Out the application form below and we will get back to you shortly with the assignment :
PERSONAL INFORMATION:
First Name:
Last Name:
Street Address:
City, State, Zip Code:
Cell Phone Number:
Home Phone Number:
AVAILABILITY:
Days/Hours Available
Monday ………………………………………
Tuesday ………………………………………
Wednesday ………………………………………
Thursday ………………………………………
Friday ………………………………………
Saturday ………………………………………
Sunday ………………………………………
Hours Available: from _______ to ______
We await your urgent response.
Thank you for your help.
We look forward to working with you.
Sincerely,
Frank James
Secret Shopper(R)
thanks for confirming my suspicions about this email. I figured as much by looking at the email and the questionnaire yet no locations mentioned.
Yes, like Kimberley, thanks very much.
I was pretty sure it was a scam, but then was a bit drawn to it. I just received and is signed by a different person, and lists the current Mystery Shopper would pay $200. ;o)
Thanks so much again!
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Subject: Reply to email, Apply now — Mystery Shopper Job in your area)
Date: 6/2/2010 7:03:51 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time
From: joboffer@live.com
Reply To: mxevaluationincs@luckymail.com
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. 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 experience.
Secret shopping as seen on ABC NEWS, NBC NEWS, L.A.TIMES. Stores and organizations such as The Gap, Walmart, Western Union, Pizza Hut, 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(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 (mxevaluationincs@luckymail.com):
PERSONAL INFORMATION:
First Name:
Last Name:
Street Address:
City, State, Zip Code:
Cell Phone Number:
Home Phone Number:
Email Address;
AVAILABILITY:
Days/Hours Available
Monday …………………………………….
Tuesday ……………………………………
Wednesday ……………………………….
Thursday ………………………………….
Friday ……………………………………..
Saturday ………………………………….
Sunday ……………………………………
Hours Available: from
All emails should be sent to mxevaluationincs@luckymail.com we await your urgent response.
We look forward to working with you.
Sincerely,
Maxwell Jordan
Shop n Check
Thanks for putting these up. I have done this before and they NEVER pay $200! They all have different names as to who sends it, so don’t try to look for the company and waste your time!! Also, they always put the (R) on it.I agree with everything posted above.
Here was mine:
Dear Sir/Ma,
“We have a mystery shopping assignment in your area and we would like you to
participate”Mystery 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, faxor postal mail.
ABOUT US
Mystery Shopper(R) is the premier mystery shopping company, serving clientsm
across America and Canada with over 500,000 shoppers available and ready to
help businesses better serve their customers.Continual investment in them
latest internet and communication technologies coupled with over 16 years of
know-how means working with Secret Shopper(R) isa 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.
Mystery Shopper(R) NEVER charge fees to the shopper.
Training, tips for improvement, and shopping opportunities are provided free
toregistered shoppers.Mystery shoppers are either paid a pre-arranged fee for
a particular shop, a reimbursement for a purchase or a combination of
both.Mystery Shopper(R) has available for immediate assignment an inspection
of the customer service of any Walmart in your area.You are to shop secretly
and invest nothing.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 $230.00/ Assignment Kindly Fill Out the application
form below and we will get back to you shortly with the assignment:
PERSONAL INFORMATION:
First Name………………………………………………
Middle Name…………………………………………..
Last Name………………………………………………
Street Address………………………………………….
City, State, Zip Code………………………………..
Cell Phone Number…………………………………
Home Phone Number……………………………..
Alternate Email Address………………………….
Age…………………………………………………………
Sex………………………………………………………….
Current Occupation………………………………….
Marital Status…………………………………………..
AVAILABILITY:
Days/Hours Available
Monday …………………………………..
Tuesday …………………………………..
Wednesday …………………………………
Thursday …………………………………
Friday ……………………………………
Saturday ………………………………….
Sunday ……………………………………
Hours Available: from __ _____ to ___?___
We await your urgent response.Thank you for your help.We look forward to
working with you.
Sincerely,
James Bloomfield
Mystery Shopper(R).
Variants of this scam are using legitimate mystery shopper company names. The scammer is hoping this will make the scam real. I think this is turning out to be a money-gram scam because the response emails make reference to evaluating money transfer companies. Here is a recent variant where a valid Mystery Shopping company’s name is used, but it didn’t come from them:
Subject: Position Available
POSITION TITLE: Regional Shopper
AVAILABILITY: Open
START DATE: Immediate
ABOUT US:
Independent Living, Inc. is a consumer directed,cross-disability organization dedicated to enhancingthe quality of life for persons with disabilities while Support Financial Resources Inc. is a premier provider of competitive intelligence, market research, and mystery shopping services to the financial industry. We gather accurate and timely competitive product information, branch experience measurements,and consumer opinions. We deliver powerful market information, insightful analysis, and targeted recommendations.
We are currently seeking outstanding candidates in your area for Secret Shopper position.
Candidates are to evaluate and comment on a wide Variety of shops,outlet and many more.
Candidates Assignment Instructions will be sent to him/her via email after he/she must have receive the payment for the assignment.
The Payment for the Assignment/wages would be sent to the candidates by cashier check or money order.
Candidates will earn $300 Per Assignment and No Application fees needed.
If you are interested and willing to work with us, Email me the below details:
First Name:
Last Name:
Residential Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
Age:
Email:
Alternative email address:
Preferred Time to Call:
Occupation:
Can you Check email at least twice Daily:
Regards,
John Walker
Support Financial Resources Inc.
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