Below are sample scam emails.....
Dear Marilyn,
We are pleased to confirm you're being employed by our firm in the capacity of Mystery Shopper in US. Our HR Managers have entered your information into our database.Your first assignment would be to run a survey on a prominent company in your area,which happens to be a Western Union outlet. The company would be disclosed to you later.The management and staff of western union has reported some lapses in the services rendered by the Management and staffs of this company,Their complains were based on reports which their customers forwarded anonymously, and Phone calls which were also made to the head office.
The Western union location was reported for evaluation for the following reasons.
I) Customers have reported their money missing
ii) Slow services
iii) Unbalanced exchange rate
(Iv) Poor services
(v) Rudeness to customers
(vi) Excess charge
(vii) Late opening time and Closing before time.
Your Secret Evaluation would be
1) To make a transfer of fund from this western union location to someone in the US or anywhere we prescribe which would be given to you, And the funds would be picked up at the exact location Which a customer reported her funds stolen from.
2) You would have to record the time at which you go to the location and how many minutes it took you to get service. You would be sent a payment which would cover your payment of $300 for the duty. As soon as you receive the payment you would cash in at your bank, and deduct your $300.00, and use the rest of the money for the services.
3) Upon receiving the funds, the locations address would be forwarded to you, and also the Name and address of whom the transfer would be made to. You would have to keep a comprehensive report on every activity you carry out.
4) You would also provide me with the name of the cashier that attended to you. A swift acknowledgement of the receipt of this email will be appreciated in order to make our client's Account payable officer prepare funds for this activity and get the payment sent out to you ASAP. Thanks for Your Total Understanding and Co-operation.
Regards
James L. Maxwell
Mystery Shoppers, Inc.
Director ( Human Resources & STAFFING)
Delivering simple solutions and achievable customer satisfaction!
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Dear Jennifer,
I will like to welcome you on behalf of the President and CEO of Mystery Shopper Inc. as part of our team working for the progress of the company and other affiliates. I will like to inform you of your first assignment which Involves an evaluation service of Western Union Money Transfer Service based in your area.
About Western Union Money Transfer Service.
Western Union offers one of the easiest ways for families and friends to send money and stay connected almost anywhere in the world. It all comes down to the relationships we've established over many years. We take pride in being close to our consumers. Together with our Agents, we speak our consumers' languages and live in our consumers' neighborhoods. And we share our consumers' cultures. We are a significant part of each other's lives.
As a result, our Agents and employees are more like ambassadors. They are ambassadors of trust. Ambassadors of responsibility. And ambassadors of hope. They are the living, breathing manifestation of who we are as a company and everything we stand for:
Integrity. Partnership. Opportunity. Passion. Teamwork.
YOUR FIRST ASSIGNMENT
You will be receiving a check payment via United Parcel Service from us and here is the tracking number of the package: 1Z6327E92210003786. You can check for the status at www.ups.com . You are to cash the check at your bank this morning, deduct 10% pay for this assignment and have the remaining funds wired via western union money transfer service to:
Name: James Buckholtz
City: Independence
State: WI
Zip Code: 54747
During this assignment which requires you to have the check cashed at your bank before proceeding to wire the remaining funds at any local western union money transfer location in your area, You are expected to secretly perform the following shopping operation:
1. How fast and Efficient is the Western Union Money Transfer Service?
2. How long does it take you to have the funds wired?
3. How Close is the Western Union Money Transfer Location to your area?
4. Is the Senders Request Form too short or Long? Kindly Advise
5. Is the neighboring environment safe for handling Western Union Money Transfer Service.
6. What is the name of the Local Western Union Money Transfer Agent where you have the funds wired?
7. General Comment ....
You are expected to have this done today and email us back your results with the following information after you have the funds wired:
1. Name and Address of Sender...
2. Money Transfer Control Number
3. Amount Wired after deducting your 10% pay and the cost of transfer.
4. Test Question and Answer if ANY.
Kindly get back ASAP because your results will be reviewed and collated for the upcoming 2008 Ananlyst/Investor Conference coming up on July 20,2008 in Colorado.
Regards, John Carlton
Mystery Shoppers Inc.
