Victim Location 11239
Type of a scam Employment
I was on the web looking for employment.i received an email purporting to be CVS for a mystery shopper and I did apply for the position. A few days after I received a text message informing me that I was successful and would receive a package by ups informing me of my assignments. It was going to CVS for a few hours to do a survey and I would be paid $300.00 I received a text again today saying that that my 1st assignment was sent by USPS . The phone number was7272224517 in the name of Derrick Thomas who is the Client Representative.On checking my mail I received a letter through USPS with the above mentioned address name and telephone number together with a fraudulent check made out to me for the sum of$1820.00 The name on the check is Safe Credit Union ch# 102597009dated 8/27/2018 It says cashiers check at the top and memo section says Re: Desmond Vanilla. There was also instructions as to visit either cvs or Walmart after depositing the check in my account and funds will be available within 24 hours. I must deduct the $300.00 and go to any of the stores and pick 3 Vanilla gift card and put $500.00 on each card.After purchasing cards I must open and scratch and peel labels take photo of the cards and email it with a report which they had sent with the check