I received a letter in today's mail and was immediately suspicious because it contained what looks like a legitimate check in the amount of $3839.49. It is dated and signed with my name and address on it. The check is drawn on SunTrust, Madison, TN. 37115-2116 with a business name of Americar of Rivergate, Inc., 1468 Gallatin Pike N Madison, TN. 37115-2116 The accompanying letter is as follows:
Date: May 21st 2009
Position: Customer Service Evaluator
Representative ID: MX0P085
This is to inform you that based on previous survey by our affiliate Consumer Survey Specialist you indicated to be interested in an additional income on part-time basis. You are hereby selected to participate in a paid Consumer Research Program in your area of residence as a Mystery Shopper. As one of the Research personnel selected under this program, you will be a Consumer Service Evaluator of selected retail stores, restaurants and various establishments, making predetermined purchases and evaluating the Consumer Service level of the stores and service providers.
This research program is a fully paid program and would become a permanent part-time position for a selected few who are able to distinguish themselves in the course of this program. After this training assignment, your salary will be increased to $600.00 per week for the first three months. Additional increment of $750.00 per week will follow after another three months if you choose to stay with us.
The letter continues verbatim as another letter which I read on this site. It explains the distribution of the funds as follows:
1.3 hours probationary training pay @ the rate of $100.00 per hour... $300.00
2. Funds for shopping...$200.00
3. Service Charge by Western Union... $169.49
4. Required funds to be sent... $3,170.00
Total...$3,839.49
The last paragraph reads as follows:
For our verification of assignment completion, please contact your assignment coordinator Ms. Ann-Lydia Wilberforce at 1-888-342-8588 ; Ext. 404 to confirm receipt of the check. Please fax all copies of your shopping receipt (s), acceptance form and evaluation sheet to 1-888-896-1284. This paid training assignment is probationary and takes three (3) hours to complete at the rate of $100.00 per hour. Your success will determine your future employment with us. Congratulations and good luck.
Sincerely,
James B. Murdock
Director, Human Resources
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