Latest Work at Home Scam-Mystery Shopper

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Many of you may have seen a "become a Mystery Shopper" ad while looking for a real flexible job. Just remember, if it sounds to good to be true then it probally is! The latest scam goes like this:

"There has been many reports of scams involving "mystery or secret shopper" advertisements that have run in local newspapers and on local radio stations.

Locally, Woonsocket Police answered the call of one woman who recently answered one of the ads. The "company" sent the woman what appeared to be a cashier's check in the amount of $974, along with some specific instructions. She was told to cash the check, keep $100 for herself and take the rest to Wal-Mart where she was to obtain a money gram for $874. At that point, the woman was instructed to send the money gram to an address in Canada.

The woman did as she was told and was promptly informed by her bank that the cashier's check was phony. Worse, she was required to repay the bank the entire $974. The victim reported the scam and city police pursued the Canada address with help from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Their investigation soon showed that the address was a front. There was no legitimate corporation or traceable source for the advertisement. Woonsocket police yesterday cautioned local residents to be suspicious of any advertised employment opportunities like this one."

For more scams, visit the Consumer Affairs-Scam website-it is hard to believe the amount of them out there! Remember, you should never have to pay to work or use your bank account.
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/scam_alerts/scam_alerts.htm

-Jeanne Girard