Want to see what a secret shopper scam actually looks like? This was sent to an unsuspecting American. It included a letter printed on cut-and-paste letterhead, a form, and a check for $4,200. The idea behind this sort of scam—also called an advance fee fraud or wire transfer scam—is to get the victim to deposit the check, wait for it to clear, then wire back the bulk of the money. Weeks or months later, the check will turn out to be fake, and by law the victim owes the bank for the full amount of the check. Check out TEUCU’s website specifically the Member Alerts section for more information to protect yourself.
People still fall for it all the time. Make sure your friends and family know how the mystery shopper scam works so they can protect themselves from it.
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