Scam Type
Fake Check/Money Order Scam
Business Name Used
Global Market Insights
Date Reported
Sep 24, 2022
Victim Postal Code
50665
Total Dollars Lost
4180
Scam Description
I applied to become a “secret shopper” as a side income since I am a part time working mom. I received instructions of an assignment and a check. Questioned right away but after looking it over with my husband we thought it actually looked legit. I deposited the check. My bank placed a 2 day hold and released the money. I completed the purchase of many gift cards and like an idiot sent them. By the end I assumed it was a scam as the texts got more demanding and less professional. I honestly thought they’d copy the card numbers or something like that. The next day the check was returned and I was out all the money.
