If you have received a letter in the mail along with a Cashier's check in the amount of approximately $4950.00, DO NOT DEPOSIT THE CHECK! This is a scam.
Our investigation is still underway, but here is what we know thus far.
1. The name National Shopping Service Network, LLC (NSSN) and the web site address of www.mysteryshopper.net are being used without our permission and consent.
2. An unknown company of con artists (whom we believe to be part of a Nigerian ring of scammers) is using our name and web address at the top of the letter with a tel/fax number that is not associated with our company.
3. Your name will appear near the top of the letter. "Attention: Your Name." We have received notification from both shoppers and non-shopper in many different states of having received the letter and the fraudulent check.
4. When you dial the bogus contact number a recording identifies the business as National Shopping Service Network Agency. The fraudulent representatives will instruct you to deposit the check. This check is in fact fraudulent and should NOT be cashed.
5. The con artists are fraudulently using the name of Alden State Bank in Alden, NY as the issuer of the check. The phone number listed under the bank's name links you directly to the scammers who pretend to be a representative of the Alden State. Again, do NOT cash this check.
6. This matter has been reported to the FBI, Alden State Bank and the Postal Inspector at USPS and is under investigation.
This is a verified scam and the checks should not be cashed as they are not valid. Click Here to view a sample of the fraudulent Cashier's Check and letter that is being sent.
Please remember that our company NEVER sends checks to any shopper without that individual having completed a valid mystery shop prior to the checks issuance. If you have received something in the mail bearing our name and/or website information, you may verify its validity by contacting Leslie@mysteryshopper.net.
Below are sample checks and letters that have been sent out. Please keep in mind that different bank names are being used, so your may see a variation of names, phone numbers and addresses on the checks and letters.
SAMPLE CHECK
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