Kroger Secret Shopper Phishing Email Scams

Is this above email information a scam?

I also got one of these.

came priority mail from karlene rodriguez, 9731 hemlick st, garden grove, ca 92840. the check is for $2950 from BB&T bank. it says purchaser 'noah andrew weis' in the memo line. issuing branch: 2774007-lexington kentucky - nicholasville r.

a letter was enclosed that read: the check you just received is for the fulfillment of your first retail survey task. kindly send me an email to confirm you received this check (michaelflores2395-gmail.com) and further instructions will be sent back to you.

I did none of that, however I received this email:
Hello,

Attached is the Instruction you are to follow.Do get your surveys done so more assignments will be sent to you.

Regards,
Michael

and here are the included instructions:
KROGER INSTRUCTIONAL MEMO
The check you just received is for the execution of your first shopping assignment so have fun, make money and help us improve customer service on a global level. The package entails a check of $2,950.00, This will cover all expenditures, including evaluation, shopping and your compensation (salary=300.00) for these surveys. You are to complete your evaluation as soon as possible.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND MAKE SURE THAT YOU UNDERSTAND CORRECTLY AND PERFORM ALL TASKS BELOW:
• Confirm the receipt of package.
• Amount Received, Your Phone number and estimation time to complete your Evaluation.
• Deposit the check with any options that your bank offer: ATM deposit, Mobile Deposit or Bank deposit. •DEDUCT YOUR PAYMENT OF $300
YOUR FIRST ASSIGNMENT
1st Assignment
You are to make a purchase of any item worth $100 from any Kroger location in your area (to be kept by you) and is now your duty to take note of the following activities at the location.
i) How long it took you to get services.
ii) Ambiance/Outlook of the Shop/Outlet iii) Customer service professionalism 2nd Assignment
EBAY GIFT CARD ASSIGNMENT (Steps to Take)
You are to evaluate any two/three POST OFFICE near you that sells EBAY GIFT CARDS .
*Pick $500 denominations or any lower denominations available.You are to purchase $1,500 at the first location and $1,050 at the 2nd location but incase they don't have enough,you can go to a 3rd location.
We are examining the availaibility of the Ebay gift cards and customer service delivery. A lot of customers have reported condition, arrangement and insufiicient of ebay gift cards in some outlets around the U.S. Our need to act is based on reports and complaints some customers forwarded anonymously to our Head office via phone calls and email. Also we want you to evaluate the stores to compare and contrast their services for further review and implementation.
AFTER PURCHASE OF CARD
1. Open the pack and peel the silver scratch-off area on the card.
2. Make sure the EBAY Cards are "ACTIVATED" before you step out of the Post office.
3. After peeling the silver scratch on the card neatly, you are to take a clear picture of cards showing the PIN CODES and ensure that the face value of the card is visible alongside.

4. Take a picture of the EBAY GIFT CARD one after another and the pictures of the RECEIPTS of all the cards.(PHONE CAMERA ACCEPTED).
5. Please do not discard the cards as they will be used for your subsequent assignments and make sure you get receipts for all the cards.
Here are the details we will need from the SURVEY
- Post office/Store Name, Address, Date and Time of visit
- Name of the cashier/Attendant {If visible on Tag}
- Did the store clerk thank you upon completion of your purchase?
- How long it took you to get check out
- Captured images of card front and back after scratched (Phone camera accepted)
Reminder: At any post office chosen for your EBAY GIFT CARDS, under no circumstances should you acknowledge that you are evaluating their services as that will deter the purpose of the whole program, so if asked if you are a secret surveyor please answer NO as stated Above. You are to send your evaluations to michaelflores2395-gmail.com.
Regards,
Kroger Evaluation Officer.
Michael Flores
Contact Email: michaelflores2395-gmail.com

how about one that says thank you your order has been accepted or approved

Please submit a copy of the email for us to review.

Hello,
I received this email scam.:

"Career Opportunities
Walgreens
Qui, 01/08/2019 06:23
Walgreens Secret Shopper

Hello!

We are looking for secret customers to rate their local Walgreens store!
Register and if you are selected, you will receive $50 for shopping at Walgreens stores and $200-400 payment per week or even higher once we verify that you are capable.
Shoppers are selected randomly every week and they will be contacted via phone or email.
No experience, fees or interview are required just send us your sincere feedback after your shopping experience.
Your review will make a difference for providing better services and products.

Start Your Application*
* If you have received this message inside your spam folder some links and other functionality might be disabled, move it to inbox folder in case you are having problems pressing 'Start Your Application'.

Copyright 2019 Walgreen Co. All rights reserved."

I also received an email to be a secret shopper for Walgreens. They said they would pay $300 for surveying three stores, and would send me a check. Same person as the lady from Georgia, MARK TUMBLER.

Received a check for $2,475.00, told to withdraw the funds, keep my $300 then use the rest to buy gift cards in the amounts of $100 each from Walgreens stores. Looked it up, called the bank the check was drawn off of, and it was FAKE.

Don't get fooled! Priority mail was sent from a Delbert Phillips, 67 Beverly Park Ct, Beverly Hills, CA, check was from a Central Bank in Fulton MO.