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Received Priority Mail Flat envelope on 06/17/2025 with 2 pieces of paper and a cashier's check for $742.89. The papers heading states Market research and the papers are instructions to purchase 2 Sephora gift cards for 250. each at 2 different store of your choosing, evaluate the stores and either text or email your evaluation. $242. is yours to keep. Skeptical with this so I did some research and this is what I found. Address - 6116 Executive blvd Fl 550 Rockville, MD 20852 located on the Flate rate envelope - has 2 web pages attached to this address - https://www.marketresearch.com/ https://www.freedoniagroup.com/ Phone Number - 501-453-0962 - Landline located in Jacksonville, AR Cashier's Check $742.89 - Bank MeriWest Credit Union - MeriWest Credit are only located in California. Make sure you do your research (this does not mean to contact the person that has given their number/email) before cashing a check.
Targeted Person's Location
AK, USA - 99654
Scam Type
Employment
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Business name
Market Research
Date Reported
July 11, 2025
Scam ID
1013783
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