Recieved a letter in mail addressed to me. The letter came from a company called Telephonics Consumer research & Management INC.
It stated that I was selected to participate in a paid consumer research program. I would be a secret shopper. Enclosed with the letter was a check issued to ME with my current address for the amount of 1,995.14. I was told to call and ask for a MR. SCOTT RUSSELL @ (Personal Info Removed) (CANADA number, and a cell phone)
I called the number and could hardly understand the man on the other end of the phone. He stated that I needed to deposit the check in my account today and call him again on monday with further instructions. Advised MR. SCOTT RUSSELL (lol) that i do not have a bank account and would just cash it at Walmart. He stated that I could take the check and open a account and call him on monday. I told him that I would not open an account and he stated he would cancel the check.
The letter stated that once I deposit this check into my account I am suppose to leave 300.00 in my account for me. This is suppose to be my payment. I am suppose to shop at walmart for 30.00 and keep the murchandise and receipt. Than I am suppose to go to western union and purchase for the amount of 1,530.00.. And keep receipt. Than I am suppose to go to kmart or penny's and buy something for 30.00 and keep receipt. Than the amount of 105.14 will cover the charges for the money order for the total of 1995.14. On the reverse side of the letter it has a brief evaluation form. I am suppose to list my name address etc. And fill the evaluation part in for walmart, penny or kmart, and western union... Than it asks for additional comments. I looked up the check sent to me in a system that tells if the check is real or fake etc. It came back as fraudulant!!! So glad I did not fall for this scam!!! Be careful!!!
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