Secret shopper scams have been around a long time. This email wants you to join their team, all you have to do is give them all your personal information. Getting a job is easy! You only have to pay $10.
Then the company will send you a fake cheque. Then they will pressure you to go out and buy some products, ship them to your new boss before the cheque has time to clear.
There are no company details, company numbers and so no way to verify this "great offer".
The email isn't from the big USA company but a scammer. The emails was sent from Bulgaria, using a domain registered in Canada but hosted in the UK. It is difficult to tell where the scammer is actually located.
Scam email:
Secret Shopper is accepting applications for qualified individuals to become mystery shoppers. It's fun and rewarding, and you choose when and where you want to shop. You are never obligated to accept an assignment.There is no charge to become a shopper and you do not need previous
experience....
Secret shopping for your identity
Then the company will send you a fake cheque. Then they will pressure you to go out and buy some products, ship them to your new boss before the cheque has time to clear.
There are no company details, company numbers and so no way to verify this "great offer".
The email isn't from the big USA company but a scammer. The emails was sent from Bulgaria, using a domain registered in Canada but hosted in the UK. It is difficult to tell where the scammer is actually located.
Scam email:
Secret Shopper is accepting applications for qualified individuals to become mystery shoppers. It's fun and rewarding, and you choose when and where you want to shop. You are never obligated to accept an assignment.There is no charge to become a shopper and you do not need previous
experience....
Secret shopping for your identity