Beware ! Western Union Check SCAM !

May 11, 2009 Mystery Shopping And Paid Survey
Representative ID:00116/900HR

My Internet Name
My Real Address

With reference to your previous job search with Consumer Survey Specialists you indicated that you were interested in an additional income on a part time basis. Congratulations, you have been selected to participate in a paid consumer research program in your area of residence as a mystery shopper for Millennium Research Inc. Mystery shopping has been confirmed by experts as one of the most exciting jobs in the world with fair remuneration. you do not need experience to qualify and formal education is not a requirement, all you need do is shop and report your experience.

This research program is fully paid program and would become a permanent part-time position for a selected few who are able to distinguish themselves in the course of this training program. During this training assignment, your salary will be fixed at $350.00 per week for the first three months. Additional increment will follow upon your acceptance as a permanent staff.

The first evaluation will take place at any Western Union location close to you. Here while making a money transfer, you will be investigating customer satisfaction and transfer charges; also observe the kind of questions they ask you. Never supply your social security number if asked, it is not a requirement,you may require photo identity.
the objective of this assignment will be to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of a payment system called Western Union. you will pose as a potential customer sending money to any of the company's agents: Darryl Gates in Greenville, SC 29615 or Richard Coleman in Greenville, SC 29615

After this assignment , please call and then complete your market evaluation form in detail and fax to us immediately as this will enable us to send out your next assignment on time. Call your agent to report completion. The second evaluation will take place in any two of the following retail stores: Home Depot, Gap, JC Penny, K0Mart or Sears. You are required to spend $100.00 shopping while evaluating their consumer service. please buy products of your choice but you must fax us the receipts.

The funds needed to complete the assignments have been provided in the enclosed check and beloe is the breakdown of the funds. Merchandise acquired in the second assignment is yours to keep.

1. Your first weeks pay $350.002.
2. Your first assignment, to evaluate Western Union $2,375.75
3. Your estimated sender's fee, to be paid to Western Union $150.004.
4. Your second assignment- Shopping $100.00

Total $2,975.75

Please call any of our research coordinators at 1-450-675-7859 for any further clarification or if you don't understand what to do. However, if you do understand all the instruction, go ahead and deposit your check. Once your check is through, usually in about two business days, withdraw all the amount required for the assignment only; go to any nearby Western Union Agent's office and evaluate it. Next, go to any of the listed retail outlets and evaluate it too. Then inform your coordinator and fax your market report sheet and all receipts from Western Union to: 1-864-752-1776

Sincerely
Yolanda Davis
Research Coordinator.


Please DO NOT Cash the check as it is fake even tho it looks real, You will only be getting yourself in trouble with your bank if you do.

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