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I received a text that said I had signed up online to evaluate retail stores such as Walmart. I was sent a letter and a check to my P O Box. The check looks real! It was a cashier's check from Comerica Bank for $2,800. The letter gave me specific instructions to keep $350, make a $50 purchase at the store and buy (6) $400 Walmart gift cards at the store. I was also instructed to evaluate the store and the store staff. After completing the evaluation I was instructed to take a picture of the receipt, the gift cards, the $50 item(s) purchased and submit details of my evaluation report via text to 585-714-2921. I was instructed to hold on to the gift cards. Then for completing my evaluation I would receive a $100 bonus. Upon completion of my assignment followed by my reviewed report, I would be given another assignment.

Targeted Person's Location

CA, USA- 94702

Scammer Information
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Altoona, PA- 16601

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561-983-4444/585-714-2921

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Unknown URL

Scam Type

Debt Collections

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Business name

Retail Surveys

Date Reported

January 15, 2019

Scam ID

287915


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