I received this letter in the mail today 3/4/09 and it seemed too good to be true... I'm really glad that I did a little research before I accepted. The letter states that you applied for a secret shoppers position on thejobplanet.com and that you have been accepted to join in.
'thejobplanet.com
620 Mendelssohn Ave N Suite 190
Minneapolis, MN 55427-431
Rep id # tr 7920-23
Position: Customer Service Evaluator
We are a mystery customer employment firm that specializes in assisting corporations improve the most important fact of their business, customer service. As one of the most respected firms in the country, we represent 150 companies, ranging from small to midsize businesses, to fortune 500 corporations. Mystery shopping enables companies to improve their services by identifying gaps in the way they deal with the customer.
Congratulations!!! You have been selected to represent out company as a mystery-shopper. We have helped thousands of people generate substantial cash flow from mystery shopping. And now, for a minimal investment of time and no risk to you, you too can take advantage of this opportunity and increase your income.
It is important to ascertain your skills as a potential mystery shopper. The first probation training task is a PAID ASSIGNMENT and is to be completed as directed by any of our assignment coordinators, so please contact us at 1-888-625-5198 to connect to a coordinator for detailed instructions.'
I did not call the number due to the various other posts that I have seen for this fraud.
The check sent to me was Drawn from: Woodforest National Bank the bank
rt # 113008465
Phone # 888-262-0332 (did not call this number to check)
Check made out for: $3875.00
cashier's check
Job: cash check for $3875.00
Salary for assn. 200.00
Walmart purchase 40.00
Money Gram 3560.00
svc. Fee /- 75.00
I wanted to place this here in the hopes that no-one falls for this scam.
My letter was received 3/4/09
Check dated 2/18/09
Bank is in Texas
jobplanet.com is in Minnesota
The envelope had NO RETURN ADDRESS
Here are a couple of good links for information
Video link
From what I understand is that some have cashed this check. The check bounces and you are left liable to your bank for the money. I hope that this catches someone before they make an expensive mistake. Thanks
Michele
l s, Washington
U.S.A.
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