Victim Location 07825
Type of a scam Employment
I was contacted online and offered an application to be a mystery shopper. I completed the application online, providing only basic information, name address, etc. In 2 days I received a check for $1,850 via Priority Mail. The next day I received instructions via email to deposit the check and then purchase $1.500 worth of Visa or AMEX gift cards in $500 increments as my first assignment. The instructions require me to fill out a very simple report and then make photo copies of the front and back of the cards, which raised my suspicions. Is this a possible money laundering scam? They have not responded to my email requesting a phone call to answer questions and I cannot find any information on the company on Google or BBB.
Please call me at 908-763-5699 to advise me on what to do.
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