PO professional survey and research group

Sharon –

Victim Location 29576

Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order

I was looking for Mystery Shopper job opportunities. I used the website to send my resume. I received two different envelopes. Each included a check for the amount of $2420.00, both checks had the same check number, requesting that I deposit it into my bank account; along with a letter explaining to go get four $500 Walmart cards and evaluate customer service. Close to the end of the letter it said to send pictures of the gift cards front and back with the PIN number scratched off and visible. I closely examined the checks looking for signs of actual security features. The document said there were security features. I also noticed the signature on the checks was a digital copy of a signature, not actually pen to paper. The graphics on the checks also looked like something printed from a computer rather than a legitimate check from a financial institution. When the assignment was complete it was paramount for me to send a text message and also am email of my completed evaluation report with the gift card details.

Kimberly –

Victim Location 77705

Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order

This person says you are a secret shopper. They give you a check that you have to deposit in your account. To purchase gift cards. After that you get to keep $400 as your payment for completing an assignment. I brought it to my bank to ID. Check isn’t good.

Micheal –

Victim Location 37043

Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order

Two days ago I received a text message, it said thank you for being our spokesperson for your area. It followed up with have you received the package. I had know idea what they were talking about. But it was clear, somehow they had my full name, address and cell number. Today in the mail I received the package. It was sent priority mail two day shipping. In the envelope contained a detailed letter as to what they wanted me to do. Also was a check for $2,850. They wanted me to cash the check at my bank, keep $350.00 ( my payment for doing the work). Take the remainder of the money, $2,500 and buy 5 walmart gift cards. Scratch off the gray strip and send them pictures of the cards so they could verify if the cards were apart of the banished list of cards. Then they wanted me to Email them how my experience was and answer a few questions. I had 3 days from the day I received the package in the mail to complete the task. If I was successful they would gear me up for my second assignment. The letter said it was strictly confidential.

Christopher –

Victim Location 60446

Type of a scam Employment

Email mystery shopper program saying I can make $350.00 by mystery shopping Walmart and buying gift cards with a check sent for $3755. Check to deposit in my account and purchase gift cards in the sum of 500. I did not fall for this and sent a email back them telling them I have heard of this scam and would not fall for it. No contact back.

Catherine –

Victim Location 28110

Type of a scam Other

I apparently "signed up" for this secret shopper job and gave them my information. Looking back I might have responded to an Email that I received, but I am not 100% sure. I was contacted via text message , It said

"Good Day Survey Rep, You will receive sent funds with job instructions today, Please be available to receive the courier so you can proceed with the survey job immediately. Text or email me once you get the notification. Thanks. Mark"

I responded to the text with just the word "STOP".

I then got a reply that said:

"You applied to be our Survey Rep and you did give us your information .. Your first assignment package has been sent out to you and will be delivered shortly"

I responded: "This will be the first and last one then."

They responded with :

"Okay, Let me know as soon as you receive the package"

I walked to the mail box and sure enough it was there, a priority mail envelope with a check from AMOCO Federal Credit Union, for $2,850.00 and a letter explaining the assignment, see attached. I immediately blocked the phone number and went to this web site to see previous complaints about this so called "Company". I will not cash the check in fact I think I will shred it. along with the assignment letter.

Allison –

Victim Location 89121

Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order

cashiers check 2420.00 deposit into bank acct. Keep $420 buy 4 $500 walmart giftcards. take clear pix of cards with pin, and email about the customer service. Upon receipt of this you will receive a $100 gift card and next mystery shopper assignment

Allison –

Victim Location 77407

Type of a scam Employment

The name listed for the company has two names P&O Professional Survey and Research Group with a partnering company Haves-Arche Business Intel. In the letter another name of the company is listed as CBIZ Inc. It is supposed to be a commercial audit firm.

Included in this letter was a check, shopper instructions, and information to contact someone by the name of Kimberly Perkins regarding the assignment. I also received a text message from a (203)418-2483 by someone name Adam to text that I received the package to 949-298-1419. This number was completely different than the one on the letter. I was instructed to go deposit the check into my account and that the check would clear in a day. I was then supposed to take $2,500 to go purchase 5 $500 gift cards from Wal-Mart, take a picture of the cards to see if they were some banned gift cards that some Wal-Mart stores were still selling and then contact the task manager Kimberly Perkins for instructions of what to do after the assignment was over. I was also told that I would fill out a Evaluation Report form( which they enclosed in the letter). I was also told via text message that if I completed this within a short period of time I would receive an additional $100 dollars. After the assignment would be completed I was supposed to contact Kimerly Perkins for my next assignments.

Ruben –

Victim Location 37766

Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order

This number keeps asking for a status on a check and when I called them out said they are going to sue me and take me to court for scamming THEM!! That’s right they sent it all to me ans said I did it. Told him not to worry my boss is an attorney and would be contacting them soon. Nothing since then.

Vincent –

Victim Location 95307

Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order

mystery shopper :

was sent a cashiers check and instructed to cash/deposit it into my bank account, after deducting my $390

"up front payment" to then (within 3 days) use the remaining $2500 to purchase five $500 walmart gift cards and send clear photos of the gift card codes and pin#’s to the email address provided along with an evaluation report on the walmart store they were purchased from

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