Cookies on BBB.org

We use cookies to give users the best content and online experience. By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to allow us to use all cookies. Visit our Privacy Policy to learn more.

Manage Cookies

BBB Scam Tracker

Back to search

Scam information

This content is based on victim and potential victim accounts. Government agencies and legitimate business names and phone numbers are often used by scam artists to take advantage of people.

Share and help us warn others

Description

This is what I received in the mail after filling out a job offer in my email. CUSTOMER SURVEY ANALYSTS. Delivering simple solutions and achieving business objectives! Attn: Dear Esteemed Secret Shopper This packet is with respect to the secret shopper offer you applied for. You have been selected and hired to be a customer service evaluator in your geographic location. Please read carefully and follow all instructions to the letter. Your survey packet contains a CASHIER'S CHECK for $3,450.00 (This is to cover your pay/purchases, survey bonus, and transportation costs). Email & Text: ([email protected] / 619-320-5361) as soon as you receive this assignment packet kindly send text message and email and state your full name, the amount on the check you received, and your phone number for effective communication and directives. Follow the below steps upon receipt of your assignment packet. STEP 1: DEPOSIT/CASH: Depending on your bank, you might be able to cash on the spot or be required to deposit for 24 hours. STEP 2: DEDUCTIONS: As soon as it is cashed or deposited. Deduct your pay ($450.00) for this assignment. If you complete your survey within the first 24hrs of parcel delivery, you get an additional $100. This is included with your payment to bring it to ($550.00) STEP 3: BONUS (IF YOUR SURVEY IS COMPLETED WITHIN THE FIRST 12 TO 24HRS ONLY) You get a fast start survey bonus of $100. This will bring your total pay to $550.00 instead of $450.00. Try your absolute best to meet up with the deadline. THIS BONUS IS ONLY VALID FOR SURVEYS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITHIN THE FIRST 12 to 24 HOURS OF PACKET DELIVERY. STEP 4: YOUR SURVEY: SEPHORA GIFT CARDS. (YOU ARE REQUIRED TO VISIT TWO OR MORE STORES TO BUY GIFT CARDS) We will be running our survey on this service. We are evaluating retailers of SEPHORA gift cards. This survey is to counter growing customer complaints, license expansion problems, and sales restrictions to customers. Customers have complained about limits on the number of cards they can buy. This survey is a fact-finding evaluation survey. Note that you can purchase SEPHORA gift cards inside any CVS, STAPLES, TARGET, OFFICE DEPOT, ALBERTSON, KHOL'S, MONEYTREE, or ANY other stores around you. Depending on whether you're being eligible for the bonus or not, you are to purchase SEPHORA GIFT CARDS worth $3,000.00 and do not put less than $250 on each card. STEP 5: (UPON COMPLETION OF THE TASK, YOU ARE TO PROVIDE THE BELOW DETAILS AS YOUR REPORT/FEEDBACK TO US) 1) Did the store restrict/imit the number of SEPHORA GIFT CARDS you can buy daily? 2) The name of the sales attendant/cashier that attended to you? 3) What do you feel about the customer service? 4) Any other area you think the store should improve on? 5) Would you return to that store? 6) How long the transaction took? 7) How would you rate the overall experience on a scale of 1-10? 8) Gently scratch off the back panel of each card to reveal the codes and send a clear picture of each card along with the receipts and your report to the following email and phone number. You will be PAID a commission immediately after receiving your email and SMS. PHONE: 619-320-5361 EMAIL: [email protected] Note: Gift cards purchased are to be kept in a safe place after sending images because you will be using them during your second assignment at some designated stores. Please remember, you are an undercover mystery shopper. Therefore, under no circumstance should you reveal your identity to the store as a mystery shopper. Regards, David Sissoko Head of

Targeted Person's Location

TX, USA- 77546

Scammer Information
Scammer location logo

Anaheim, CA- 92806

Mobile logo

(619) 320-5361

Web logo

Unknown URL

Scam Type

Fake Check/Money Order

Learn More

Business name

Instagoshopper

Date Reported

December 9, 2025

Scam ID

1125985


Similar to your experience?

If you find a scam ID that matches your experience, tell us what happened and share the information you have.

Media or law enforcement?

Wish to dispute this scam report?