This is the second letter I received. The first one came with a plain, single-spaced letter explaining what to do with the enclosed "money order". It was easy to tell that it was not legit, based on the grammatical errors on the instructional letter, and also, a real Mystery or Secret Shopper account will NOT have you send any amount of money back to anyone. The second letter I received, was the best one. It has many top-brand logos on the top, next to their letterhead. I googled the company name: M & M Logistics Services in New York, and it does NOT exist. (first clue) Then, it gives you a ridiculous amount to send through Western Union or MoneyGram. Why always sending THEM some money? So you can get stuck with the bounced-check fee, plus any additional fraudulent fees, all for a lousy scam. I am a single mother living with stomach cancer. Trying to find ways to work from home. But I'd rather become an escort, than get scammed for  money I don't even have. SAD FACE :-(

Getleman in the backround during phone call was yelling something strange about explosives, and big boom exploding

Hi I recieved one just like yours, from an Integrated Logistics Research Inc. saying "RE:ACCEPTANCE LETTER (MYSTERY SHOPPER) ...

The breakdown is
Req funds to evaluate Western Union   - 1400.00
Your Salary..........................................  350.00
Sending Fees......................................   100.00
Funds for Shopping .............................   100.00
TOTAL ............................................... $1950.00

The letter basically implies the same as urs Danny. These are really annoying.

i got the letter in the mail. Account manager Frank Baker number 1 289 892 0079. i googled it b4 went fw and i got to this site. thanks

I got a letter and just like yours today Danny!!

I received a letter today along with a check for $1,900.00. The Letter Head reads LGI Liberty Group, Inc. P.O. Box 532 New York, NY
RE: ACCEPTANCE LETTER (SECRET SHOPPER)
Please read carefully, Payroll check enclosed
Daer Danny
This letter said that I will make #350.00 to complete these two survey's
This letter goes on to say that I am to complete two survey assignments
First survey evaluating any Western Union in my area as a way of rating their competencies and good customer relations by doing a fund transfer to there area Manager MARY LEWIS at our branch office in the amount of $1375.00.
Sacond survay I will take out a sum of $100.00 and do some shopping at one of the below stores. WAL-MART, SEARS, COSTCO, BESTBUY, or HOME DEPO and do an evaluation of this store. The items that I buy are mine to keep.
Below is the breakdown on how to spend the enclosed check:
1.     Your Salary                                                                  $ 350.00
2.     Survey fund transfer $1,375.00 + $125.00 sending fees = $1500.00
3.     Fund needed for shopping                                             $ 100.00
                    Total                                                              $1950.00
There was also a check in the amount of $1,900.00 with this letter. The check was drawn on a Commerce Bank Check from Liberty Group, Inc. P.O. Box 532 New York NY.

In all My searching online I could not find this Company in New York. When I did an Area Code check on 289 I found this site. I am glad these people are being reported so we can best avoid them. Thank You. Danny

Has anyone actual deposited this check? We got it.

This same check was sent in the mail around 10/23/09 and it had me going. It appeared legit, furthermore, it was sent to my daughter who is under age first of all. However, I waited to give them a call to check it out, which I called on 11/15/09. My experience was, when the gentlemen answer, he didn't say the name of the corporation, he just said hello. I knew right then that this wasn't ethical. My response was, I'm calling on the behalf of this check that was sent to my daughter. So, he asked me question such as, are you....name is alias?, what is the job id#? After I said no and that my daughter is young for this. Then he said that the check is cancel. Continue on with the conversation, I asked him about me signing up for it and had beat around the bush. I told him that this fraud and I'm reporting them in.

I received that exact one today in the mail...it is a SCAM but I have to give them credit....it does look legit.  The check is real but it will bounce.

Lucky I'm a BIG skeptic of anyone willing to send me ANY money.....

So to all who receive one of these scam "Secret Shopper" checks...DO NOT DEPOSIT THE CHECK....Even if you do not transfer any funds you will have to pay the BOUNCED CHECK fee at your bank.....

THE ABOVE PHONE NUMBER IS CONNECTED TO A MAIL SCAM USING THE
"MYSTERY SHOPPER" PROGRAM. THEY SEND YOU A CHECK FOR $3,980.00.
THE BREAKDOWN IS LIKE SO:
YOUR SALARY           = $   510.00
SURVEY FUND TRANSFER  = $ 3,185.00
TRANSPORTATION COST   = $    85.00
FUND NEEDED TO SHOP   = $   200.00
  TOTAL................$ 3,980.00

(WE APPRECIATE YOUR CONFIDENTIALITY AND INTEGRITY AS OUR SMART SHOPPER
(REPRESENTATIVE. PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR OUR SPONSORS.

SIGNED OFF BY:
ADAM JAMES
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS