Mystery Shopper Scam. [email protected]

"We have a mystery shopping assignment in your area and we would like you to participate"

Shopper Force 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. After you sign up, you will have access to training materials via e-mail, fax or postal mail.

ABOUT US:

Shopper Force is the premier mystery shopping company, serving clients across America with over 500,000 shoppers available and ready to help businesses better serve their customers. Continual investment in the latest internet and communication technologies coupled with over 16 years of know-how means working with Shopper Force is a satisfying and rewarding experience.

Shopper Force as seen on ABC NEWS, NBC NEWS, L.A.TIMES.
Stores and organizations such as The Gap, Walmart, Pizza Hut, and Bank. One amongst many others pay for Secret Shoppers to shop in their establishments and report their experiences. On top of being paid for shopping you are also allowed to keep purchases for free. Shopper Force NEVER charge fees to the shopper.. Training, tips for improvement, and shopping opportunities are provided free to registered shoppers. Mystery shoppers are either paid a pre-arranged fee for a particular shop, a reimbursement for a purchase or a combination of both.

You may conduct the shop alone or as a couple.

The assignment will pay 250.00 dollar/ Assignment

Kindly Fill Out the application form below and get back at us soonest.

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

Your Name:...... Complete mailing Address:..... Contact number:........

AVAILABILITY:

Days/Hours Available

Monday .............................................
Tuesday ..............................................
Wednesday ..............................................
Thursday ..............................................
Friday .............................................
Saturday ..............................................
Sunday ..............................................

Hours Available: from _______ to ______


We await your urgent response.

Sincerely,

Adrian Monk.
Shopper Force


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To Whom It May Concern,
Whomever reported this as fraud I am very grateful. I am the president of the mentioned company Shopper Force. None of the clients mentioned are our clients at the present time. We would be thrilled to have them as the young, smaller company that we are. In addition we do not have any employee by that name Adrian Monk. When we start paying $250 per shop I will be performing all shops myself lol.
We have worked very hard to treat our clients, employees and shoppers alike with the utmost respect. It hurts to see our name used immorally. If you are not a registered shopper with Shopper Force you will never receive any solicitation from us. If you are registered with us as we do have many shoppers you can quickly identify fraud solicitations from the real thing. Again, as the president of Shopper Force I sincerely apologize for the unauthorized false solicitation using our good name.

Thank You
Mike Hendricks
Shopper Force
President

Edited in order to remove promotional details - CW

Hi Mike,

Thanks for your input. You're the first legit mystery shopper firm that I've seen making a contribution here.

Have you thought about adding a similar warning to your webpage? A little timely information could help to prevent people from falling for this type of scam.

A.B.

Dear A.B.,
That is a wise idea as I hear so many horrible stories of abuse from shoppers. I'm going to see what I can find or create and post.
Thank You
Mike Hendricks