Alcoa Consumer Surveys
Deceptive Consumer Survey

I recieved a letter today 1/14/09 dated 12/15/08, in a envelope with no return address, letter originated from Canada (post marked). A Check was enclosed for the amount of $4850.35, along with a letter stating I was selected to participate in a paid Consumer Research Program as a"Mystery Shopper".
I was instructed to deposit the check into my checking acct, wait for the check to clear then proceed with 2 assignments.

1) Pose as a customer sending money via Western Gram ($4350.00) to a relative of mine named Amanda, (use my last name) in Ottawa Ontario, Canada. After completing the"customer service evaluation" and sending money, fee's included (100.35), fill out the form (also enclosed) and fax to them.

2) Proceed with the 2nd assignment in which I am to go to Gap, JC Penney, Walmart or Sears spend $100.00 while evaluating their customer service. After the assignment I Was instructed to fill out another form, fax to them along with the receipts. I was told to keep the merchandise.
I was to recieve $300.00 probation training pay.
SCAM, SCAM, SCAM Please beware, this company does not exist.

Company: Alcoa Consumer Surveys
Country: USA
State: Illinois
City: Lincolnshire
Address: 100 Half Day Rd
Phone: 5148069544

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