Victim Location 16508
Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order
"Gladius Research" is not at address indicated by "company". Victim is located at *** * *** *** Erie, PA 16508 and is being spoofed and contacted by additional victims of this scam. "Gladius Research" states they are following up on the "$300 Paid Survey Group that you signed up for" . . .This is not a legitimate offer. Gladius then proceeds to send counterfeit checks and requests that victims deposit the checks and then wire them money through MoneyGram.
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From: Gladius Research
To: @
Sent: Monday, July 3, 2017 11:08 AM
Subject: Survey Group Approval
Dear Applicant,
Your survey group application as been approved, you have been registered and assigned a survey which will take place between Tuesday 07/04 and Wednesday 07/05, Survey estimated time : 30 min, survey compensation: 300 Usd. You will receive your survey packet via regular mail today.
Inside the packet you will find instruction on your to complete your survey at the store, read carefully and understand the instruction before you proceed with the first step of the survey which is your confirmation.
You will write a report about the customer services been given out at the store, you will send your report back to us, you will have to use the following pointers to prepare your report:
1) How long it took you to get the services.
2) Ambiance/Outlook of the Shop/Outlet
3) Smartness of the attendant
4) Customer service professionalism
5) Reaction of personnel under pressure
6) Information that you think would be helpful
7) Your comments and impressions.
8) Always note down the time while you are taking your survey
Your survey report will help us better serve and improve services,
Confirm receipt of this message, Thank’s for your time and input.
Thanks
Mr Kelvin Williams
Research Manager.