I received a package USPS priority service after signing up to get more information about being a mystery shopper. It contains a letter letting me know I was a Mystery Shopper for Walmart and gave me instructions on what to do and look out for. They also sent a cheeck for $1950.00 and told me to buy something less then 50 bucks then wire the rest of the money to 2 individuals they listed. Right after I received the package I received a text asking me to contact them when I receive my package to let them know I received it. I text right back and said yes I received it and it is a scam. They text back and said no its not, you signed up. I text back and told them the Real IntelliShop does not send out checks. I didnt here any thing else from them for a couple of days. That text read when was I going to do my mystery shopper assignment. I ignored the text.
Danielle
Perrysburg,#2UPDATE Employee ..inside information
Wed, December 11, 2019
We are sorry to hear that you were scammed by criminals pretending to be IntelliShop employees. This scam that has really damaged our reputation. The perpetrators are using employee names from our website to scam people.
For the record, we ONLY pay evaluators through PayPal. We are a legitimate market research company and have been for 20 years. We suggest that you report this scam by contacting the Federal Trade Commission: https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/.
We are aware of this scam and already have an investigation open with the FBI. To date, we are not aware if the FBI has made any arrests, but we always strive to post current company news on our website: https://www.intelli-shop.com/news-and-alerts. Thank you for contacting us about this issue.