A Kansas City, KS, lady contacted KCTV5 about an elaborate scam she fell for because she doesn’t want anybody else to end up like her: out $two,000 and second-guessing herself. I didn’t even bother to bank in the check mainly because I knew it’s fake (only have my name on and an authorized signature, no payer or payee’s addresses). The only legitimate secret shopper assignments spend $5-ten to drive across town and get a automobile wash or some other solution/service. I go to a Walmart/Cash Gram center and acquire a funds gram” for an quantity smaller than what my check was for. I utilized to live in Dallas, TX and there have been a lot of reputable mystery shoppers there.

Then I replied to a couple of the secret shopper scammer emails and texts – generally saying the gig was up, and to in no way speak to me again. …