Richard Jackson, Mystery Shopper

I received a money order from some person I do not know. I am supposed to deposit the money into my account and then send the rest of the money to someone else. I do not want to be a part of this "Mystery Shopping". Do I send the money order back to the person I got it from or what am I supposed to do with this? I have received emails from a Richard Jackson telling me to deposit the money and when I try to write back to his emails he does not respond. What should I do?

Hello Bobally!

As you suspect it's a scam and the target is you. They probably told you to "mystery shop" western union. The check is fake. The bank would more than likely initially cash it then later would find it was fake and you would be responsible for paying back all the money including what you sent the scammer.

Just tear up the check or drop it off at a local police station. Stop all communication with the scammer he will eventualy go away.

Please post the scammers email address and initial emails to you it will help others avoid the scammer.

Justin