Victim Location 78418
Type of a scam Employment
I recieved an email telling me that after seeing my resume they wanted me to be a Customer Service Evaluater, if I accepted the position to te t them and they would send me money for purchases and instructions. I got a letter with a cashiers check for $2450.00, that I was to deposit in my account, and go to two different Walmarts, purchase two $500.00, gift cards at two different locations. Scratch off the gray area, photo both sides and send the pictures to 774-377-3212 and 518-284-1585. And if I did this within 24 hours I would get a $100.00, bonus the second time. The Cashier’s check is bogus.
Victim Location 76801
Type of a scam Employment
I found this company through a paid survey I signed up for on line. They responded with a Tex. They said they were looking for Mystery Shoppers. So I filled out their application on line. They said they would send me a check and instructions. Then they sent me a email if I got it and follow instructions care fully. The letter gave me a phone number to Tex them STARTER PACKET RECEIVED. I did. In the packet was a cashiers check for $1,485.00. I was to take to bank and deposit it and send them picture of my receipt. Then they want me to purchase ONE VANILLA VISACARDS. In amounts totaling $1,050.00 on 3 different cards. Then take pictures front and backs of cards. Well I went to bank they did a check on the check and the place they called said a lot of thoughts checks were coming in and they were fraudulent. Long story short they were going to remove the money from my checking account. Then also steel the money on the cards. They would have stolen almost $3,000.00 in the end. I texted them back told them I reported them. And they have a special place in Hell for people like them. So beware scammers love the innocent.
Victim Location 31566
Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order
I received a text asking if I was ready to make some money,be your own boss, and work the hours you want to work? Of course I am looking for ways to make extra money, so I responded and 3 days later I received a money order with an instruction sheet, to deposit the money or cash the MO and go to certain stores to purchase eBay cards as a mystery shopper!
Victim Location 75501
Total money lost $6,000
Type of a scam Employment
I recieved an email about doing some secret shopping for a company named Marketfroce. In the e-mail there was a tracking number for a package that was to be delivered to my house in 3-5 days. I recieved the packet which contained a cashiers check for over $3,000. I took the check to the bank where they put a hold on the check for 3 days. I recieved an e-mail from my bank Red River Federal credit union in Texarkana. Texas stating that the check had cleared. I withdrew the money exactly as stated in the instructions and sent the money where I was told. Three days later I was informed that the check was bad. Now I am being prosecuted for the Hot check and have lost Thousands of dollars habving to get my bills caught up. I need help.
Victim Location 74428
Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order
Timothy Frewin
Recruitment Coordinator
www.marketforce.com
Mail envelope from:
Franklin Parrish
2112 Jo Dr
DESOTO TX. 75115
Victim Location 65255
Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order
i got a letter from marketforce information. it is a check for 2900.00. it is saying they are to see if stores are limiting the purchase of ebay cards and you are to buy 2500 of ebay cards then scratch back off and send them a picture of the code. it just seems too good to be true
Victim Location 71603
Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order
I received a check for $3450 drawn on Trulant Federal Credit Union Winston-Salem NC 27114-6000 with Instructions for a Secret Shopper program
WalMart Evaluation Evaluation Shopping & Purchase Wal Mart Gift Cards
Purchase any products of your choice worth of $50 at the closet Wal-Mart store in your area.
Please advise
Victim Location 38930
Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order
Deposit the check in your account then send them all but $200.00.
Victim Location 45044
Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order
I received a letter in the mail with a check for $*** with instructions to cash the check, go to Walmart, spend under $***, then send a Money Gram in the amount of $***. I emailed the sender today about the validity of the check. Initially I thought it was a scam, so I did nothing. The response to the email will be enclosed. I believe this is likely a scam because of the unlikelihood of a secret shopping company asking for a money gram to be sent.
The response from Mustery Shopper, INC. is copied and pasted from today.
Thank you for the update. The check is good and kindly proceed to make the deposit to complete the survey tomorrow at the Walmart.
Victim Location 44485
Type of a scam Employment
I got a check in the mail today for $2194.00, priority mail envelope with an address of 2025 M Street NW Washington DC 20036. trakcing number 9405512699350097607287. The check was written against Communications Federal Credit Union, Expressway, Oklahoma City, OK. I’m supposed to text 770-800-7825. Jermaine Jones, Head of Administration and Marketforce.
Secret Customer Evaluation, cash the check, text when check clears. I am required to check the bank funds within 24 hours of deposit. Keep $300 and use the rest to evaluate the Walmart to Walmart money transfer service.
Victim Location 46403
Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order
I received a check in the mail for $2250 and I believe that it is a scam.
Victim Location 65248
Type of a scam Employment
I was looking for part-time work and thought mystery shopping would be fun and fit my schedule. I was contacted and gave basic information to apply to Marketforce for Wal-mart mystery shopping. a week later I received an e-mail saying I was hired, two weeks later I received a cashiers check from a priority mail package from Dayton Nevada with a letter describing my instructions. see letter and check. There were no typical employment methods applied i.e. W-2 or W-4, I-9 Documentation, or any training whatsoever. A couple quick google searches and I was sure this to be a scam… now to catch the lazy [censored]! Don’t be fooled, I went to Marketforce website and looked at their scam warning, this has all the red flags raised, not only are they trying to take my hard earned money, they are dragging Market force’s reputation down too.
Victim Location 56301
Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order
Received a tracking number in my USPS account. I didn’t recall ordering anything, so I waited until it was delivered. Package envelope arrived today (2/20/2018). Inside was a letter from Marketforce and a check for $2,250.00. The letter stated that I “will be making TWO Walmart2Walmart Money transfer of $1,850.00 ($925 each) from different location to our feedback Dept.”. It then lists two names in Texas.
I recognized the phone number from a number I blocked a few weeks back leaving blank 2 second long voicemails.
Victim Location 39046
Type of a scam Other
he mail me a cashier check for 2250 for a shopper program a Walmart .to put in my bank.and transfer 1850 to his bank at Walmart.
Victim Location 79109
Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order
We received the package in the mail with check and instruction on what to do. After reading the instructions we called the BBB, and the business on the check, which both instructed us to shred the check and the business was aware of the scam. Looked on line for scams using the other business name and found that they too were aware of the scam. How I knew it was a scam to begin with was they were wanting us to wire money to two different places, go shopping with some of the money and some of the money was ours to keep. Both of the business is that were used in this scam are ligament companies, but they are located in different states. What they say is true "If it is to good to be true than its probably a scam"
Victim Location 43055
Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order
Received a check and letter from Marketforce in the mail. The letter said that I’d been selected to evaluate the Walmart store in my area. The check was from Royal Consumer Products – A "Mafcole" Affiliate for $1,690. My instructions were to buy an item for no more than $50, then transfer $1,370 to Frank Gironda in Atlanta, Georgia 30357. Then I was to keep $250 for compensation.
Too good to be true.
Victim Location 43138
Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order
I was able to text back and forth.But the real company said they don’t text back and forth.guess if Good then its not true.who will let a person have 330 for free right? But they wanted me send them around $1,400.but it would of bounced and i would had pay it back.It stinks people are so untrustworthy.
Victim Location 77024
Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order
I completed an online survey which asked if I wanted to be a mystery shopper. Recieved a phone text asking if I received the "package" and they were awaiting my response. I received a letter and a check for 1830.00 two days later. The letter said to deposit the check and spend 50 at Wal-Mart and complete a survey. Then do a moneygram transfer for 1450 with a name location in Atlanta Georgia. I needed to do this within 3 days. I did not try to deposit check.
Victim Location 43302
Type of a scam Employment
On 7.6.17 in the US Mail 2 day priority envelope I received a Marketforce instructions letter from Brad Christian, 1901 Houston Av, Houston, TX 77007. The letter advised me to deposit the check. Congratulations you’ve been pre-qualified to participate in a Marketforce Secret Shopper program. Evaluating Walmart stores. Enclosed check is ready for you to deposit into your bank account upon receiving. Once cashed go to Walmart and proceed with evaluation. Please note $300 is compensation for your participation. The first part of the evaluation is to note the cleanliness and speed of cashier, name of cashier and whether they said Welcome to Walmart at beginning of transaction. Then complete the 2nd part of the evaluation by utilizing MoneyGram transfer service at the same Walmart store. You will be making a Moneygram transfer to the below, transfer charges of $20 included in the check. The reason for the money transfer is part of the evaluation is to curtail the lapses of the Moneygram outlets. Many outlets in Walmart stores have been repeatedly reported for slow service, missing funds and unbalanced charges. You will make the transfer back to our number 1 receiver’s name Carlos Pineda, Houston, TX 77002.
The check enclosed was written by JP Morgan Chase NA 3415 Vision Dr, Col, OH 43219. The check was for $1,680.00.
Victim Location 77381
Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order
I received a letter for a *** survey and a check was included for $1,990. I was told to deposit the check and deduct $300. I was then instructed to buy an item at *** under $40. I would receive a second survey and make a money transfer of $1,610 to a person in Houston. I would have to pay the $40 transfer charge. I was expected to perform the shopping without alerting the attention of employees or other customers and have 24 hours to complete it.