Ok, here I sit (03/20/2012) knowing that internet scams are out there. So, today I received 3-checks all for $992.75 each. I Googled the company (Williamson and Wyatt) and it came back, Vancouver, BC. So, I next looked up the bank (Key Bank of Oregon) and called them. I gave the account number and the guy said the check is good. I still had a bad feeling. So, I Googled the phone # (905-598-6083 Elias Haynes) which I tried calling several times and it went busy after ringing. Now, I find this site with all the scam info. Thanks guys! Saved me a big headache. Sure could have used the extra dough though! lol

tht is so crzy i got the same stuff for the same ammount and the same opersator ima cuss this bi*** out she had me goin for a while im glad i gave her a prepaid account

Feb 2012 Just checked my mail and received a letter to my name it didn't have a return address i opened it there was 3 checks for the amount of 997.67 so i called the number to talk to a lady named Nicole Hayes and she was very nice and kind and everything she told me seemed legit so when i got off the phone with her i was just thinking hard if i wanted to believe it or not so i googled the number that was on the letter and i found this website. I also called the bank and when i told the lady from the bank i received checks in she automatically knew what i was talking about and told me not to cash or deposit because if i did it would show up as fraudulent. she told me the best thing to do was shred them up or take them to the local police department.

FEB 2012 I RECEIVED A LETTER IN THE MAIL WITH NO RETURN ADDRESS JUST  POST MARK FROM CANADA WHEN I OPENED THE LETTER IT HAD A SURVEY QUESTION SHEET WITH THREE CHECKS INCLUED INSIDE FOR THE AMOUNT OF $997.67 DOLLARS  EACH IN THE LETTER  IT HAD A NUMBER FOR ME TO CALL WHICH IS 1-905-598-6083 IN ASK FOR A LADY NAMED NICOLE HAYES SO I DID IN FACT WE HAD A VERY NICE CONVERSATION IT SEEMED SO REAL UNTIL MY SISTER TOLD ME IT WAS A SCAM  SO I CALLED THE NAME ON THE BANK WHICH WAS CAROLINA FIRST BANK IN THEY TOLD ME THE CHECKS ARE FAKES OH YEAH AT THE BOTTOM OF THE LETTER ITS SIGNED BOB DANIELS SUPERVISOR ALSO THE CHECKS ARE BLUE IN GREEN WITH REAL WATER MARKS IN EVERYTHING A REAL CHECK WILL HAVE DONT BE FOOLED ARE GET SCAMED

FRAUDULENT CHECK WAS SENT TO ME THE CHECK WAS A FAKE CHECK

What business has this number?

This is a scam number. These organizations are now sending cheks out unlike before they would send a fake money order for you to cash and it will cash just like the ckeck will but in 7 business days when the check does not clear the bank will go after you. This is a scam account with a P.O.Box 2053 Milwaukee, WI 53201-2053.

I am in Washington, and I just opened the "Manpower" letter and a check for $1996.43 (looks like they are paying less in these hard times).  Such crap.  I came in and looked it up to find out exactly what kind of scam it was.  My gosh. Why would the bank verify that it is legit, when apparently they send out bad checks like clock work?  Needless to say, I am going to report this one!

wow this scam is getting better and better, i got the letter recently signed by a J.F. STEWART, phone number not matching the one on the website. the check was so legit, wattermark on the back and all. i deposited it to the bank then did further reserch on it, called the bank back immidiatly while the check was still pending to notify them of a possible fraud. glad i checkd into it further before i sent out the moneygram. i guess in this day and age i am just so desperate for cash, i am usually good at picking out scams and have not been sucked into one yet. i read all terms and make certain what i am getting into. i can't believe this one almost got me!! hell 3,000 is my whole vacation i am saveing for, for when my husband gets back from afganastan!

no answer phone # was 289-987-1155 name was stephen greene on bottom of letter different name when called # though, that was 1st clue, 2nd how did they get my info??, 3rd bank verified acct. but no good ck # was 00001899?? company not in business scamming long w/ that low of a check #.

mine was like others $3975, spend 50 at walmart the rest money gram and would leave you w/ 200...

please everyone beware of this scam b/c i know some people will fall for it and owe alot of money that they did not even get

I  recieved the letter also! I feel really bad for anyone who cashed it! Please call the number above to report this! if we all work together maybe this will be shut down!

recieved the letter with a check for $3,975.00.  I was so excited.  I took the check to a friend who looked at it and said that it was legit.  Then I took the check to the bank, the rep said it would take 9 days to clear.  Then she took it in back and stamped it with a big red "FRAUD."  Boy was I embarressed.  BEWARE its a scam.

received a letter from manpower in wisconsin with a check from texas, called the bank and they verified it was counterfeit...that just shows you that you get nothing for free...

I also received such a letter and check from Manpower, because of a previously scam I was taken advantage of, I decided to check this scam out and sure enough, it is a scam.  I am turning this information over to the appropriate authorities.  I will also let these people who sent out this information that I know it is a scam and have turned it over law enforcement agencies.  Thank God I checked this out first.

I looked up Manpower sites in Milwaukee and found it odd my letterhead only had a PO Box.  I decided to google the number the letter wanted me to call and I'm glad I did!  Garbage!!!

I just received a check for $3,995. The letter is from Manpower and it says position at the top; customer service evaluator. Signed at the bottom is Stephen Greene. I got excited at first and then I said this is too good to be true. First, I said I would google the area code and number before cashing or calling the number on the letter. Now, I have read all of this information regarding this so, now I know to trash it. Thanks.

I recieved the letter yesterday with a check for 3994.00. The letter gave instructions to call the number immediatly to find out my "assignment"  I called and I was told to deposit check and wait until it cleared before withdrawing money to complete assignment.  I have tried to call back several times with more questions but, no one answers.  My letter is not from Man Power but, from Advantage International.  Just remember if somethings sounds too good to be true it probably is! I did not deposit check thank goodness!

Make sure your kiddos know about this scam.  With teens browsing the internet and hearing about being a Mystery Shopper this seems like a dream come true job.  My 15 year old son got the same check above.  Only now they have increased the amount.  Check was for $3975.00 My son would get to keep $200 he needed to purchase something for $50 and send a moneygram for $3665.00.  They do not say who the MoneyGram was to be sent to but we have to call them to find out.  The same as above a voice mail picked up.  They had all my son's correct information including the spelling of his name which is spelled differently than you would think.  Letter had the name Stephen Greene signed to it with Manpower as the company.

Thanks again for the warning.

Thank you for the information. Apparently when I received this so called check? I called them up and they said the check was legit, take it to my bank and cash it! I've worked 2jobs b4 the third, I was no where near the bank @all.Went to the dealers instead? dealers called and said the check bounced.2days prior? my neighbor texted me and said the sheriff was lookin for me? Thats scary!!!!

RECEIVED SAME CHECK AND INFORMATION IN MAIL. CONTACTED LOCAL F.B.I. OFFICE AND REPORTED SCAM AND WAS TOLD THEY WERE AWARE OF THIS AND IT WAS A SCAM 100%, BUT COULDN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. ALSO CONTACTED JP MORGAN CHASE BANK CUSTOMER SERVICE (800) 935-9935 AND THER SAID ACCOUNT WAS LEGIT, BUT NO FUTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE.....

hi eric. thanks for the info that you gave us. i just only have one question What is the FTC? Cause we are trying to file a claim to the FBI but they can't do anything about it cause it's out of the United States. Me and my boyfriend wants to resolve this cause it affects all my credit and my other bank.And i can't even get my pay check because the WAMU wants me to pay for the check that bounced. I hope you reply soon.
thank you so much.

647-268-5059  BEWARE!  This number is associated with a scam!  I am glad that no one who has posted got burned by this scam!  This is a vile scam.

Here?s how the scam works. The victim will receive a ?Congratulations? letter with Manpower logo and a check for $2,985. They are asked to evaluate the effectiveness, efficiency and quality of service at a local Wal-Mart/Moneygram transaction store. Once they cash the check, they are to send a moneygram of $2,665 to a location in Canada. Once the check is deemed fraudulent, the victim is now responsible for the $2,985.

There are many reasons that this is a scam but most importantly, no company would ever send a check for ten times the amount to cover expenses.  No matter what company you work for, you are ALWAYS required to complete a W-4, state tax forms, and an I-9, and then present your IDs to the company.  If you have not done this, then it is too good to be true.

If you receive fraudulent mail like the posters have, immediately contact your local post office and then contact the FTC at 1-877-382-4357.

We recieve a check in the mail from the same people, but I alredy suspected that it was a fraud check, because how did they get our info. everyone be careful. When I called the number back it kept on going to voice mail and the mail box was full.


Man Power was the company that sent the fake check!!

Thanks Danno7601 for your comment! I just recieve your that letter you talking about but this check is for $3,975.00. My Anut wanted me to cash it. I have made that mistake before and now I owe WAMU about $3,000.00.

Thanks again. ;)

Recieved a letter in the mail offering to pay me to be a mystery shopper.  They sent me a $2,995.00 check and told me the break down of the payments.  I did everything they explained to do and then a few days later got a call from my bank saying the check was fraudulent and that I owed them $3,000.