Kroger Secret Shopper Phishing Email Scams

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Updated: Sep. 1, 2018 2018-09-01T12:21:01
Posted: Jun. 16, 2017 2017-06-16T00:13:28
Online Threat Alerts (OTA)

Online users, be aware of Kroger secret or mystery shopper email messages like the one below, which claim that the recipients have a mystery or secret shopping assignments in their areas and are asked to participate. The email messages are fraudulent, therefore, recipients of the same email messages should not respond to them with their personal information or any other information that is requested by the senders. The fake email messages are being sent by scammers/cybercriminals.

The victim of this scam will be provided with a fake or counterfeit check (cheque) and is advised to cash it and then asked to use some of the proceeds to do some form of mystery shopping. Also, the victim may be asked to take part in surveys or other promotional services. But, the counterfeit check will bounce and the victim who cashes the check will be held responsible for the money lost in the transaction and any additional fees imposed by his or her bank. They may even get arrested for fraud.

Remember, never send your personal information to anyone in an email message or send money to someone who contacted you via unsolicited email messages.

The Fraudulent Kroger Mystery or Secret Shopper Email

Subject: Job Opportunity

From: Mendoza027@cbxhub.gcrieber-shipping.no

Become A Kroger Shopper.

We are looking for people to apply for positions in our team as a secret customer.

How it works :

Register and if you are selected, you will receive $100 for shopping at Kroger, affiliates or at competition stores.

Send us your feedback for your Kroger shopping experience.

Your review will make a difference for providing better services and products.

Secret Shoppers are selected randomly every week and if selected, they will be contacted via phone or email.

You will be paid with amounts between $200-400 per assignment.

You can shop any products you want at your designated store.

No experience, fees or interview are required.

Tips and training will be provided for free to our shoppers.

A secret shopper career can be very exciting and for those who love to shop it's the perfect job that offers fun assignments and flexible schedules.

Your contribution will bring improvement in the services offered to our clients.

Send below information to get started :

Age & Gender:

Address Line:

State,City,Zip:

Phone:

Thank you for your participation and being here with us.

Sincerely,

The MS applications team

(C) 2017 SR & I. All rights reserved.

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September 16, 2020 at 10:05 AM by an anonymous user from: United States
Is this above email information a scam?
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September 12, 2020 at 9:41 AM by an anonymous user from: Henderson, Nevada, United States
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
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March 19, 2020 at 9:55 AM by an anonymous user from: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
how about one that says thank you your order has been accepted or approved
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- March 19, 2020 at 10:22 AM by info
  Please submit a copy of the email for us to review.
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August 1, 2019 at 9:59 AM by an anonymous user from: Londrina, Parana, Brazil
Hello,
I received this email scam.:
"Career Opportunities
Walgreens <app@jobs.walgreens.com>
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."
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June 10, 2019 at 9:41 AM by an anonymous user from: Tucson, Arizona, United States
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.
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May 13, 2019 at 6:00 PM by an anonymous user from: Tucker, Georgia, United States
I just received a check for $1940, priority mail from Ryan Ward 2315 Marine Ave, Gardena, CA 90249-3724. I received an email a few days ago thanking me foe becoming a secret shopper, although never inquiring to do so. A check arrived with an assignment memo from Mark Tumbler Survey/Evaluator Consultant with instructions on where to go, what gift cards to purchase, what to keep for myself($300), and to email admin@realtimesurv.net once task is complete.
How they got my mailing address and email address is beyond me. I'm glad that I am suspicious of anything sent to me without my asking. Thank you for the above comments and felt compelled to offer my experience with as much information on these scammers as would help the next person.
Also, this check is supposedly drawn from Franklin Synergy Bank, in Franklin, TN. Beware, don't fall for this!
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March 12, 2019 at 11:20 AM by an anonymous user from: Mesquite, Texas, United States
Still going at it, using a different server and different names. Funny tho how this server is still registered.
Domain Name: REALTIMESURV.COM
Registry Domain ID: 2360969957_DOMAIN_COM-VRSN
Registrar WHOIS Server: whois.publicdomainregistry.com
Registrar URL: www.publicdomainregistry.com
Updated Date: 2019-02-15T16:08:25Z
Creation Date: 2019-02-15T16:08:24Z
Registrar Registration Expiration Date: 2020-02-15T16:08:24Z
Registrar: PDR Ltd. d/b/a PublicDomainRegistry.com
Registry Registrant ID: Not Available From Registry
Registrant Name: Greg Sturge
Registrant Organization:
Registrant Street: 6246 w idaho st
Registrant City: milwaukee
Registrant State/Province: Wisconsin
Registrant Postal Code: 53219
Registrant Country: US
Registrant Phone: 1.8478349206
Admin Name: Greg Sturge
Admin Organization:
Admin Street: 6246 w idaho st
Admin City: milwaukee
Admin State/Province: Wisconsin
Admin Postal Code: 53219
Admin Country: US
Admin Phone: 1.8478349206
Admin Email: sturgeg@basicshop.net
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March 1, 2019 at 3:29 PM by an anonymous user from: Sierra Vista, Arizona, United States
By the way, even after two years - I'm writing on 1 March 2019 - this scummy would-be thief is still operating.
Still using "Greg Sturge" and the same language.
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March 1, 2019 at 3:28 PM by an anonymous user from: Sierra Vista, Arizona, United States
Are there ANY legal actions to be taken against this crook?
After all, he uses the U.S. Postal "Service" as well as Federal Express so shouldn't the USPS Postal Inspectors be interested?
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February 3, 2019 at 11:10 PM by info
Here is another scam:
"From: Kroger Research <sturgeg@basicshops.net>
Date: February 1, 2019 at 9:21:58 PM CST
To: Undisclosed recipients:;
Subject: Welcome on Board (Research Program)
Reply-To: Kroger Research <sturgeg@basicshops.net>
Attention:
Further to your interest to participate in our research project at Kroger, we are pleased to welcome you on board, setting out the details of your job. You are being appointed to the position of a market researcher.
Kindly be informed that I have been a**igned to be your supervisor throughout the project.
The rules and regulations and general information of the terms of appointment are as follows:
Your income per a**ignment is $300. The allowances, benefits and other terms and conditions of your employment will be as per company policies as applicable from time to time. If a**ignments are processed within 24 hours, you are entitled to a certain compensation.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
1} When an a**ignment is given to you, you would be provided details to execute the a**ignment and in a timely manner.
2} You will be making purchases and filing reports via email on your overall shopping experiences.You are expected to play an important role in meeting our expectations by pretending to be a regular shopper while observing and determining various factors that might require improvement.
3} Kindly use caution and restraint when making purchases so as to not go over the budget we established.
Areas often measured include:
Sales transaction and employee engagement.
Sales a**ociate appearance and cleanliness.
Brand/promotion awareness and execution.
Product or service awareness.
Product or service availability.
Sales product up-sell approach and delivery.
Testing checkout protocols.
A**IGNMENT PACKAGE:
Before any a**ignment, we would provide you with the resources needed. You'll receive a packet enclosed with payment and a**ignment instructions through USPS mail within 5 business days which will cover the shopping at Kroger store and it will also your employment remuneration which is $300 per a**ignment.
We welcome you and look forward to your contribution to this project.
Please kindly confirm receipt of this email.
Best Regards,
Greg Sturge
Survey Consultant"
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January 29, 2019 at 7:22 PM by an anonymous user from: Sierra Vista, Arizona, United States
Are ANY police agencies ever interested in these attempts at theft?
Since it is using the U.S.P.S., the feds should be interested. Will they be?
For example, the U.S.P.S. Postal Inspectors?
Or even the FBI?
Would it do any good to contact the local sheriff?
I've seen this type of scam before and could not get any police to take any interest, and in fact the bank where I asked about the fake check didn't want to do anything.
Thank you for any answer.
Michael M.
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- January 30, 2019 at 3:20 AM by info
  Yes, report it to the police.
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January 21, 2019 at 10:02 AM by an anonymous user from: DeKalb, Illinois, United States
A new variation is being used:
"Kroger Secret Customer
We have empty positions in our team as a secret customer and we would like for you to be part of it.
You can shop any products you want at your designated store.
Register and if you are selected, you will receive $100 for shopping at Kroger stores and $200-400 payment per a**ignment. 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.
Press 'Join Us' and then complete all of the required fields in order to register.
Join Us
The Kroger Co. and Family of Companies. All Comments © Copyright 2018 The Kroger Co. All Rights Reserved
Want to change how you receive these emails?
unsubscribe from this list."
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December 21, 2018 at 2:01 AM by an anonymous user from: Eugene, Oregon, United States
I am so glad that I read this as I received a "check" with the instructions to cash the check and then go buy several iTunes cards - and to take photos of the cards with the numbers scratched off and the receipt - that was the first clue that this was not legit. Now I will call the credit union and let them know that their bank is being used for this scam.
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December 17, 2018 at 3:08 PM by info
Here is another scam:
- Messaggio originale -
Da: Kroger Evaluation Service <customerservice@clearevaluation.net>
A: undisclosed-recipients:;
Data: 17 novembre 2018 alle 21.47
Oggetto: Kroger survey respondent application approved
Thank you for applying for the Kroger Evaluation Service position.
This message is to confirm that your online survey respondent application has been reviewed and approved and you will receive your first Kroger Evaluation Service package next week.
We want you to keep eye on the delivery of evaluation package. follow the instructions enclosed.
YOU ARE REQUIRED TO ACKNOWLEDGEMENT RECEIPT OF THIS MESSAGE.
Regards,
William Millot
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December 8, 2018 at 11:13 PM by an anonymous user from: Los Angeles, California, United States
I also was contacted by a "Greg Sturge" a few days ago but did cash the check and buy the cards.
Today I realized it was a scam from reading these posts. I wish I had trusted my gut that something was off since "he" gave unreasonable deadlines, and the assignment was strange, and the checks said "South Central Bank."
I have contacted my bank to see if anything can be done, and I've also contacted Apple regarding the gift card scam.
Besides filing an FTC complaint, what else can be done?
It's too bad I didn't read these posts earlier:
thank you all for posting.
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- January 23, 2019 at 12:01 PM by an anonymous user from: Costa Mesa, California, United States
  I wish I would have researched this further.
  I am just waiting to see that fake check bounce.
  Got my bank involved, and will file a report with the police once the check gets returned.
  Stupid!
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- December 9, 2018 at 12:42 AM by info
  Share this article with your family and friends so they are aware of this scam.
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December 5, 2018 at 6:40 AM by an anonymous user from: Berea, Ohio, United States
I have received this email several times and fortunately it goes straight to my spam file. I have never opened it figuring it had to be fraudulent. Thank you for your insight.
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December 4, 2018 at 4:52 PM by an anonymous user from: Alexandria, Louisiana, United States
I contacted Iberia Bank and sent them pictures of the check - back and front. I hope they catch Mr. Sturge and his cohorts.
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November 28, 2018 at 11:07 PM by an anonymous user from: San Francisco, California, United States
I received a text message from Greg Sturgeon saying he has been assigned my supervisor and Kroger store secret shopper.
I would receive payment and assignments by letter thru USPS on 5 business days. A confirmation email will he sent by end of business today.
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- November 29, 2018 at 10:10 PM by an anonymous user from: Galion, Ohio, United States
  I got the same text - last name Sturge, though not Sturgeon on my text- -
  Never did get the email and it's been a few days - plus he doesn't respond when I text back - -
  What's strange is I don't remember applying but I do secret shopping for a couple other companies and they're legit - have paid promptly for the shops every time - so I didn't catch that something was off until I Googled his name. and "Kroger Shopper scam"
  Thank you for this information, by the way,
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November 25, 2018 at 5:07 PM by an anonymous user from: San Diego, California, United States
Thank you SO much for this information. I received the check in the mail today. I'm glad I found your post!
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November 19, 2018 at 6:06 PM by an anonymous user from: Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States
Same letter showed up today. I saw an advert on Facebook and it took me to Kroger's official website so thought it was legit.
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November 19, 2018 at 1:13 PM by info
Here is another scam:
"From: Kroger Evaluation Service <customerservice@clearevaluation.net>
Date: November 17, 2018 at 3:25:14 PM EST
To: undisclosed-recipients:;
Subject: Kroger survey respondent application approved
Thank you for applying for the Kroger Evaluation Service position.
This message is to confirm that your online survey respondent application has been reviewed and approved and you will receive your first Kroger Evaluation Service package next week.
We want you to keep eye on the delivery of evaluation package. follow the instructions enclosed.
YOU ARE REQUIRED TO ACKNOWLEDGEMENT RECEIPT OF THIS MESSAGE.
Regards,
William Millot"
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November 9, 2018 at 2:36 PM by an anonymous user from: New York, United States
I just received a check yesterday, that I thought it was true...
Reading all this, realized it's all scam, I did give them my email, one I don't really use.
After doing this, Did anyone notice or check if they had used your personal information for anything or to produce more scams?
Thank you for clarifying.
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November 2, 2018 at 6:21 PM by an anonymous user from: Detroit, Michigan, United States
I received the same check as the person above, a check for #1,900.37. giving me the same directions...Long story short, i took it to the bank, and told them, i want you to check this check without putting it through my account, i do not want my bank information on the check...Chase bank called me back and said it was a scam!
so no charges for a bounced check, no account numbers given...They then had the nerve to email me back, asking if i had cashed the check..I put it right out there and asked them what kind of scam were they running...Lol...It was from mikevidmark@basicshops.Net. diane...Clarkston michigan
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- November 8, 2018 at 1:28 PM by an anonymous user from: Newark, New Jersey, United States
  Still going on. Now using craigslist to recruit the innocent. Law Enforcement is overwhelmed by scams of this nature.
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November 2, 2018 at 4:08 PM by an anonymous user from: Ukiah, California, United States
Received a similar letter along with a check for $1,900.37. Go to the bank and cash the check keeping $300 for myself and using the rest to buy Itune gift cards.
Peel off back of cards and take a picture of the numbers and email them to mike.vidmark@basicshop.net.
To make a long story short, it is a scam according to the bank that the check is written on. BEWARE!
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November 1, 2018 at 12:08 AM by an anonymous user from: Riverside, California, United States
got the same email and letter and check...scam...too bad the government doesn't follow-up and prosecute these b*stards!
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October 25, 2018 at 9:21 AM by an anonymous user from: Merrick, New York, United States
Assuming also a fake:
"Attention:
You recently signed up to participate in our survey project at Target as a secret shopper. We received your information and I am glad to welcome you on board. I'm assigned to be your supervisor throughout the project.
You'll receive payment enclosed with the assignment memo within 5 business days which will cover the shopping at Target store and it will also your employment remuneration which is $300 per assignment.
Due to the nature of this job, you have to be discreet about it. Please note that you are to act cool and calm throughout the period which you will be carrying out your survey in order not to defeat the purpose of the program. You will write a report about the customer service.
Our assignments are focused on the customer experience.
Areas often measured include:
Sales transaction and employee engagement.
Sales associate appearance and cleanliness.
Brand/promotion awareness and execution.
Product or service awareness.
Product or service availability.
Sales product up-sell approach and delivery.
Testing checkout protocols.
You will send your report back to us via email, questionnaire will be sent to you via email and you will have to use the following pointers to prepare your report:
1) How long it took you to shop.
2) Ambiance/outlook of the shop/outlet.
3) Smartness of the attendant.
4) Customer service professionalism.
5) Reaction of personnel under pressure.
6) Information that you think would be helpful.
7) Your comments and impressions.
You are required to reply to this email as an acknowledgement.
Thank You.
Greg Sturge
Survey Consultant
M: (608) 535-4020
E: mike.vidmark@basicshop.net"
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- October 29, 2018 at 4:43 PM by an anonymous user from: New York, United States
  I just received a similar one with a $1,900 check attached. Mine was signed, Best Regards Mike Vidmark Survey/Evaluator Consultant, 608-535-4020 mike.vidmark@basickshop.net
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  - October 29, 2018 at 8:25 PM by an anonymous user from: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
    Me too. Check was for $1,900.37 sent priority mail. He wants me to cash this bogus check and use the money to buy gift cards and then send him the codes from the cards so he can redeem them.
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October 24, 2018 at 8:52 AM by an anonymous user from: Dublin, Ohio, United States
Thanks, everyone, for sharing. I received an email from William Millot with Kroger Evaluation Service... thinking it might possibly be legit... after reading these posts, I have now deleted it. Thank you for saving me from making a big mistake!
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October 19, 2018 at 7:29 PM by an anonymous user from: Sells, Arizona, United States
I received the same scam. The only difference was the person said his name was name Mark Antonio .
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October 12, 2018 at 6:24 PM by an anonymous user from: Aurora, Colorado, United States
Thank you for having this information available. We just received a letter and a check that look quite legitimate. We are to cash the check and buy iTunes cards at Kroger, Walmart and Target. And we are supposed to get $300 in compensation for doing this.
This scam is very well done, and looks more legitimate than any scam I've ever encountered before. But I'm not going to deal with any company until I can figure out if it is legitimate or not.
Obviously this isn't, so we'll just tear the check and the letter up and ignore it completely.
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- November 14, 2018 at 5:21 PM by an anonymous user from: Seattle, Washington, United States
  I did exactly the same thing, tore it up and will ignore completely. Unfortunately I gave them my cell phone number.
  If they have your cell phone number, you can block them so they won't be able to call or text you, I hope that helps.
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October 9, 2018 at 2:16 PM by info
Here is another scam:
-Original Message-
From: Greg Sturge <greg.sturge@basicshop.net>
Sent: Tue, Oct 9, 2018 11:54 am
Subject: Welcome on Board
Dear Tomica,
You recently signed up to participate in our survey project at Kroger as a secret shopper. We received your information and I am glad to welcome you on board. I'm assigned to be your supervisor throughout the project.
You'll receive payment enclosed with the assignment memo through USPS mail this week which will cover the shopping at Kroger store and it will also your employment remuneration which is $300 per assignment.
Due to the nature of this job, you have to be discreet about it. Please note that you are to act cool and calm throughout the period which you will be carrying out your survey in order not to defeat the purpose of the program. You will write a report about the customer service.
Our assignments are focused on the customer experience.
Areas often measured include:
Sales transaction and employee engagement.
Sales associate appearance and cleanliness.
Brand/promotion awareness and execution.
Product or service awareness.
Product or service availability.
Sales product up-sell approach and delivery.
Testing checkout protocols.
You will send your report back to us via email, questionnaire will be sent to you via email and you will have to use the following pointers to prepare your report:
1) How long it took you to shop.
2) Ambiance/outlook of the shop/outlet.
3) Smartness of the attendant.
4) Customer service professionalism.
5) Reaction of personnel under pressure.
6) Information that you think would be helpful.
7) Your comments and impressions.
You are required to reply to this email as an acknowledgement.
Thank You.
Greg Sturge
Survey Consultant
M:(608) 579-2994
E:greg.sturge@basicshop.net
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- October 17, 2018 at 10:45 AM by an anonymous user from: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  I received this one too. Exact same name, e-mail and phone number.
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October 9, 2018 at 12:46 PM by info
Here is another scam:
"From: Kroger <news@jobs.kroger.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 9, 2018 9:18 AM
Subject: Job Offer
Kroger Secret Shopper
We have empty positions in our team as a secret customer and we would like for you to be part of it.
You can shop any products you want at your designated store.
Register and if you are selected, you will receive $50 for shopping at Kroger stores and $200-400 payment per assignment. 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.
Press 'Join Us' and then complete all of the required fields in order to register.
Join Us
The Kroger Co. and Family of Companies. All Comments © Copyright 2018 The Kroger Co. All Rights Reserved"
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- November 14, 2018 at 5:22 PM by an anonymous user from: Seattle, Washington, United States
  And another:
  "Kroger Secret Customer
  We have empty positions in our team as a secret customer and we would like for you to be part of it.
  You can shop any products you want at your designated store.
  Register and if you are selected, you will receive $50 for shopping at Kroger stores and $200-400 payment per assignment. 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.
  Press 'Join Us' and then complete all of the required fields in order to register."
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September 27, 2018 at 12:11 PM by an anonymous user from: Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
I just responded to the scam. If I destroy any check I receive, is there any other concern I need to worry about (except gullibility)?
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- September 27, 2018 at 2:20 PM by info
  No, just always research something that seems too good to be true.
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September 25, 2018 at 5:23 PM by an anonymous user from: Germantown, Maryland, United States
I received an almost identical email to the above along with a sizable cashiers check. I made the proper purchases, which included $1,900 in iTunes gift cards. Before I sent any of this information to the Evaluation Desk I confirmed with my bank yesterday 9/24/18 that the funds were available.
As of today the funds are no longer in my bank account. Unfortunately, I used my credit card for the purchases since I felt uncomfortable carrying around that much cash. I'm working on getting this resolved right now, but I don't know how that will come out. Does anyone have any answers as to how to get my money back?
Thanks,
Carol.
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- September 26, 2018 at 9:21 PM by an anonymous user from: Phoenix, Arizona, United States
  Carol,
  Similar happened to me about 15 months ago. I contacted the local police, went back to the bank (who didn't pick up that the check was fraudulent) and even went to the FBI, because I had 4 states involved.
  Absolutely nothing could be done. I was out $2400.00
  Susan
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- September 25, 2018 at 5:51 PM by info
  Open a dispute with your bank.
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September 24, 2018 at 1:32 PM by info
Here is another scam:
-Original Message-
From: Kroger Evaluation <evaluationreportcenter@yandex.com>
Sent: Thu, Sep 20, 2018 9:37 pm
Subject: Welcome on Board
Attention:
You recently signed up to participate in our survey project at Kroger store as a secret shopper. We received your information and I am glad to welcome you on board. I'm assigned to be your supervisor throughout the project.
You'll receive payment enclosed with the assignment memo within 7 business days which will cover the shopping at Kroger store and it will also your employment remuneration which is $350 per assignment.
Due to the nature of this job, you have to be discreet about it. Please note that you are to act cool and calm throughout the period which you will be carrying out your survey in order not to defeat the purpose of the program. You will write a report about the customer service.
Our assignments are focused on the customer experience.
Areas often measured include:
Sales transaction and employee engagement.
Sales associate appearance and cleanliness.
Brand/promotion awareness and execution.
Product or service awareness.
Product or service availability.
Sales product up-sell approach and delivery.
You will send your report back to us via email, questionnaire will be sent to you via email and you will have to use the following pointers to prepare your report:
1) How long it took you to shop.
2) Ambiance/outlook of the shop/outlet.
3) Smartness of the attendant.
4) Customer service professionalism.
5) Reaction of personnel under pressure.
6) Information that you think would be helpful.
7) Your comments and impressions.
You are required to reply to this email as an acknowledgement.
Thank You.
Greg Sturge
Survey Consultant
M: (608) 490-6651
E: greg.sturge@weshop2earn.net
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September 20, 2018 at 8:04 AM by an anonymous user from: Kansas City, Missouri, United States
I received text messages last week for something I never signed up for. Then the package came with the check for 2400 $ and some instructions to deposit.
I knew it was fake have gotten these before so I tore it up and told them I turned it over to FBI and do not contact me . STOP
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September 17, 2018 at 12:05 PM by info
Here is another scam:
"From: Kroger Survey <evaluatingdesk@yandex.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2018 8:18 PM
Subject: Welcome on Board
Attention:
You recently signed up to participate in our survey project at Kroger as a secret shopper. We received your information and I am glad to welcome you on board. I'm assigned to be your supervisor throughout the project.
You'll receive payment enclosed with the assignment memo within 10 business days which will cover the shopping at Kroger store and it will also your employment remuneration which is $300 per assignment.
Due to the nature of this job, you have to be discreet about it. Please note that you are to act cool and calm throughout the period which you will be carrying out your survey in order not to defeat the purpose of the program. You will write a report about the customer service.
Our assignments are focused on the customer experience.
Areas often measured include:
Sales transaction and employee engagement.
Sales associate appearance and cleanliness.
Brand/promotion awareness and execution.
Product or service awareness.
Product or service availability.
Sales product up-sell approach and delivery.
You will send your report back to us via email, questionnaire will be sent to you via email and you will have to use the following pointers to prepare your report:
1) How long it took you to shop.
2) Ambiance/outlook of the shop/outlet.
3) Smartness of the attendant.
4) Customer service professionalism.
5) Reaction of personnel under pressure.
6) Information that you think would be helpful.
7) Your comments and impressions.
You are required to reply to this email as an acknowledgement.
Thank You.
Greg Sturge
Survey Consultant
M: (608) 535-4020
E: gsturge@easy2-sh0p.net"
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September 10, 2018 at 6:26 PM by an anonymous user from: Tucker, Georgia, United States
I got a check here stating it was a certified check from Affinity Plus Credit Union in St. Paul MN. The (fake) check for over $2400 also included the email address james@krogersurveys.com.
The domain krogersurveys.com is registered to a fake name.
Kroger stated they do not have a secret shopper program and the whole thing is a scam.
The check is fake - it was made on a color laser printer. The bank may let you deposit it but they will call a week later and let you know it was fake.
James Berman may also be James Bischof of Williamsport PA as the phone number matches up to his name and address.
The number listed in the interstate fraud scheme is 717-323-4153. This is a free number through Google Voice aka Gmail. Gmail lets a person get a free phone number for every Gmail account they have.
The envelope was postmarked Evansville, IN.
I have contacted publicdomainregistry.com to inform them that their client is using fake credentials to register a domain with the purpose of posing as a major corporation and they are using forged ID information in the registration.
The company endurance.com is who krogersurveys.com is using to host their email service. I have informed Endurance of the situation and requested an investigation.
The scammer is also using rebrand.ly short URL links. I have filed a complaint there showing a scan of the fake check and the rebrand.ly link listed in the interstate fraud scam.
I also forwarded the scan to the Affinity Plus Credit Union so they may let the federal law enforcement know I have evidence.
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- November 29, 2018 at 10:20 PM by an anonymous user from: Galion, Ohio, United States
  Kroger actually does have a secret shopper program, but I can see why they say they don't, since it's seccret... it pays like $13 per shop, it's extemely detailed and takes about half an hour, and you have to buy something you pay for yourself so you have your receipt as proof of the shop. It isn't a 'get rich quick' thing for sure... I can't remember the name of the company they use, starts with the letter I and PennyHoarder recommends them - that's how I found them. A quick search on Pennyhoarder would give anyone the info of the real company that does it, though.
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September 7, 2018 at 4:05 PM by an anonymous user from: Salem, Oregon, United States
As of August 2018, richardfels99@gmail is still being used as a contact email for mystery shopper scams. BE AWARE!
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September 6, 2018 at 10:40 AM by info
Here is another scam:
-Original Message-
From: operationdesk <operationdesk@netscape.com>
To: operationdesk <operationdesk@netscape.com>
Sent: Wed, Sep 5, 2018 6:36 pm
Subject: Further Updates regarding your KROGERSURVEY.
Dear Partner,
This email is to notify you that your check has been mailed to your address.
Please find attached the instructions to follow when you receive your check, your contract agreement, questionnaire and a picture sample.
After the completion of your first set of evaluation, a member of our team will meet with you to have the contractor agreement filled and signed.
The instruction states what you are required to do during the course of your evaluation.
The questionnaire is to be filled when you have completed your evaluation. If you are unable to fill the questionnaire, you are allowed to leave it blank and we will work based on other information you have provided us.
A picture sample of the iTunes card has also been attached to enable you know what it should look like for the report.
Please adhere to instructions all the time and all correspondence should be ONLY to the following to prevent cyber crime.
717-323-4153 JAMES BERMAN ( Coordinator)
james@krogersurveys.com
feedbacks@krogersurveys.com
Please feel free to ask me any questions and I will be glad to respond almost immediately. Thank you very much for your anticipated cooperation in the fulfillment of this evaluation.
Regards,
James Berman.
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August 27, 2018 at 9:15 PM by an anonymous user from: Newnan, Georgia, United States
Here is the email I received:
"Job Offer
Kroger <offer@jobs.kroger.com>
Today, 12:31 PM
Kroger Secret Customer
We invite you to be part of our shoppers team.
You can shop any products you want at your designated store.
Register and if you are selected, you will receive $50 for shopping at Kroger stores and $200-400 payment per assignment. 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.
Click 'Join Us' and then complete all of the required fields in order to register.
Join Us
The Kroger Co. and Family of Companies. All Comments © Copyright 2018 The Kroger Co. All Rights Reserved
Want to change how you receive these emails?
unsubscribe from this list"
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August 26, 2018 at 10:34 AM by info
Here is another scam:
"From: Kroger Evaluation <evaluationreportcenter@yandex.com>
Date: August 25, 2018 at 4:21:46 PM EDT
To: undisclosed-recipients: ;
Subject: Confirm Receipt of Package
Can you please confirm if you have received the USPS Packet and the assignment memo to guide you for the survey project at Kroger, Walmart and Target. If you haven't received it, Please do exercise patience.
Kindly respond to this email as I look forward to hearing from you
-
Thank You.
Greg Sturge
Survey Consultant
M: (608) 535-4020
E: gsturge@easy2-shop.net"
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August 23, 2018 at 11:22 AM by info
Here is another scam:
"From: james@krogersurveys.com <james_pcropstoncontracts@netscape.com>
To: james <james@krogersurveys.com>
Cc: feedbacks <feedbacks@krogersurveys.com>
Sent: Thu, Aug 23, 2018 9:09 am
Subject: Re:Service Evaluation Survey.Kroger.
Dear Sir/Ma,
I am your coordinator for the shopping/customer service survey you applied for.
This is a confirmation letter in this attachment.
Please read it and respond.
Looking forward to hearing back from you.
Thank you."
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August 20, 2018 at 1:49 PM by an anonymous user from: Taylor, Michigan, United States
I fell for it and was sent a check but ripped it up.
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August 19, 2018 at 3:47 PM by an anonymous user from: Springfield, Ohio, United States
fell for it also, except no check, just texts asking if I had received packet yet. I sent a couple of texts back with no answer to them of course.
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August 19, 2018 at 1:25 AM by an anonymous user from: Bellevue, Washington, United States
Well, heck, I fell for this and now have the check in hand. What is my course of action? Just ignore or turn it over to the US Post Office as it came via US Postal Service, Priority Mail. Check was drawn on a Federal Credit Union in Amarillo, Texas.
Thank you for the information.
J Fischer.
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August 18, 2018 at 2:52 PM by an anonymous user from: London, Kentucky, United States
For credentials, please visit my website at www.FraudsAndScams.com ... my Resume is at the bottom of the home page.
This is a scam of a type that I have written various articles about - see the Case Studies section of my site.
This is particularly insidious in that it is actually very well done, and it targets everyone including the poor. Typically, your bank will deposit this bogus check, and it may be months before you are notified that the check was a fraud and they take the money back.
This has nothing to do with any "secret survey". All that is window dressing to get the only thing they really want - the front and back of the gift cards they instruct you to buy as they are negotiable ... which is to say that they can use them to buy things.
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August 15, 2018 at 8:41 AM by an anonymous user from: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
I received this on 8/15/2018:
"We invite you to be part of our shoppers team.
You can shop any products you want at your designated store.
Register and if you are selected, you will receive $50 for shopping at Kroger stores and $200-400 payment per assignment. 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.
Click 'Join Us' and then complete all of the required fields in order to register."
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August 14, 2018 at 4:49 PM by an anonymous user from: Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
I can't believe this scam is still going on; I just received this email today, 8/14/18. I also don't understand how the scammer benefits. I see how the consumer would lose, but how/what does the scammer gain?
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- August 15, 2018 at 8:02 AM by an anonymous user from: Columbus, Ohio, United States
  They gain because when you get the package with the check, you are advised to purchase EBay cards and send them pictures of the cards with the PIN revealed
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August 7, 2018 at 1:50 PM by an anonymous user from: Greeley, Colorado, United States
This article was written over a year ago, but I received this scam yesterday 8/6/17
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- August 13, 2018 at 9:46 AM by an anonymous user from: Kennesaw, Georgia, United States
  RE this scam on 8/1/2018. they sent check for $2,850. I smelled a rat. Since you are aware of this, just wanted you to know they are still at it. Uses the name of Richard Fels, let me know if you want more info. Maynard.
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  - August 20, 2018 at 4:42 PM by an anonymous user from: Richardson, Texas, United States
    I got the same check, same name
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July 31, 2018 at 9:33 AM by an anonymous user from: New York, United States
So I received a text from this company. They also sent me information by mail to by gift cards. I realized that it was a scam but I would like to know where to report the company. I have the mail they sent with the fake check.
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July 4, 2018 at 10:51 AM by an anonymous user from: San Antonio, Texas, United States
Hello, this is something that I've received to my inbox and it is shady scam just to get your personal information:
"From: Fredrik.lohansild@wvu.edu
Tues 7/3/2018 2:50 PM
Become A Kroger Shopper
We are looking for people to apply for positions in our team as a
secret customer.
How it works :
Register and if you are selected, you will receive $100 for
shopping at Kroger,
affiliates or at competition stores.
Send us your feedback for your Kroger shopping experience.
Your review will make a difference for providing better services
and products.
Secret Shoppers are selected randomly every week and if selected,
they will be contacted via phone or email.
You will be paid with amounts between $200-400 per assignment.
You can shop any products you want at your designated store.
No experience, fees or interview are required.
Tips and training will be provided for free to our shoppers.
A secret shopper career can be very exciting and for those who
love to shop it's
the perfect job that offers fun assignments and flexible
schedules.
Your contribution will bring improvement in the services offered
to our clients.
Email me the below details :
:-: Full Name :
:-: Full Address :
:-: StateCityZip :
:-: A.g.e :
:-: Phones :
:-: Gender :
:-: CurrentJob :
Note: [does not apply to anyone who has received similar
messages before.]
Thanks for participation and being here with us.
Sincerely,
The MS applications team
(C) 2018 SR & I. All rights reserved"
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June 29, 2018 at 5:11 PM by an anonymous user from: Dallas, Texas, United States
Is there such a thing as a Kroger Evaluator position?
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June 23, 2018 at 6:40 AM by info
Here is another scam:
"From: Kroger <job@kroger.com>
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2018 4:15 PM
Subject: Job Offer
Kroger Secret Customer
We have empty positions in our team as a secret customer and we would like for you to be part of it.
You can shop any products you want at your designated store.
Register and if you are selected, you will receive $50 for shopping at kroger stores and $200-400 payment per assignment. 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.
Join Us"
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June 5, 2018 at 10:36 PM by info
Here is another scam:
"From: teamshoppingKroger <secretshopper190801@gmail.com>
Date: June 5, 2018 at 1:39:23 PM PDT
Subject: Survey Package Delivered!
Attn:
How are you doing today? Survey package was scheduled to deliver to you today (06/05/2018) at 12:00PM/3:00PM by USPS courier service. It contains a money order which covers your allowance for your evaluation service worth $200 for this survey and funds for evaluations you will be conducting.
PLEASE ACKNOWLEDGE PACKAGE RECEIVED AT: secretshopper190801@gmail.com OR TEXT- (872) 256-8649
Acknowledge that you receive this email and your readiness to start survey.
Thanks
Yours Sincerely,
MS RECRUITMENT.
Secret Shopping®2018."
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June 1, 2018 at 7:25 PM by an anonymous user from: Tukwila, Washington, United States
Darn it I was scammed! How dare them! Idiots! At least I never received a check that they said they sent.
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May 28, 2018 at 12:47 AM by info
Here is another scam:
"From: apply44@dgcsystems.net <apply44@dgcsystems.net>
Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2018 6:32:50 PM
To: jobs.part01@usa.com
Subject: Welcome to Survey Assignment's
Become A Kroger-Shopper
We are looking for people to apply for positions in our team as a secret customer.
How it works ;
Register and if you are selected, you will receive $99 for shopping at Kroger,
affiliates or at competition stores. Your review will make a difference for providing better services and products.
You will be paid with amounts between $250-400 per assignment.
You can shop any products you want at your designated store.
No experience, fees or interview are required.
Email me the below details :
1.Name (first/last) :
2.Address :
3.Country, State, City, Zip :
4.Phone's (cell&home) :
5.Age and currently job
[NB: This job applies only from USA, thank you.]
Sincerely,
HR-Official Networks"
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May 21, 2018 at 7:59 PM by info
Here is another scam:
- - - -
From: informanst@vodafonexdsl.co.uk <informanst@vodafonexdsl.co.uk>
Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2018 9:54:18 PM
To: cs.access@gmx.com
Cc: informanst@vodafonexdsl.co.uk
Subject: @Job's - Opportunities
Become A Kroger Shopper
We are looking for people to apply for positions in our team as a secret customer.
How it works :
Register and if you are selected, you will receive $100 for shopping at Kroger,
affiliates or at competition stores.
Send us your feedback for your Kroger shopping experience.
Your review will make a difference for providing better services and products.
Secret Shoppers are selected randomly every week and if selected,
they will be contacted via phone or email.
You will be paid with amounts between $200-400 per assignment.
You can shop any products you want at your designated store.
No experience, fees or interview are required.
Tips and training will be provided for free to our shoppers.
A secret shopper career can be very exciting and for those who love to shop it's
the perfect job that offers fun assignments and flexible schedules.
Your contribution will bring improvement in the services offered to our clients.
Email me the below details :
1. First Name:
2. Last Name:
3. Email:
4. Street:
5. Citys-States-Countrys:
6. ZIP Code:
7. Phone:
8. Gender:
Note: [does not apply to anyone who has received similar messages before.]
Thanks for participation and being here with us.
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- May 24, 2018 at 3:04 PM by an anonymous user from: Dallas, Texas, United States
  Received one today that is almost exactly the same as above. It doesn't ask for gender but asks for age and current job.
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May 18, 2018 at 6:28 PM by info
Here is another scam:
"From: ptotect215@gotadsl.com <ptotect215@gotadsl.com>
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2018 1:00 PM
Subject: welcome to the secret jobs
Join to A Kroger-Shoppers!
We are looking for people to apply for positions in our team as a secret customers.
How it works?
Register and if you are selected, you will receive $125 for shopping at Kroger,
affiliates or at competition stores.
Send us your feedback for your Kroger shopping experience.
Your review will make a difference for providing better services and products.
Secret Shoppers are selected randomly every week and if selected,
they will be contacted via phone or email.
You will be paid with amounts between $300-375 per assignment.
You can shop any products you want at your designated store.
No experience, fees or interview are required.
Tips and training will be provided for free to our shoppers.
A secret shopper career can be very exciting and for those who love to shop it's
the perfect job that offers fun assignments and flexible schedules.
Your contribution will bring improvement in the services offered to our clients.
Email me the below details:
* name (first/last):
* address:
* city, state, & zip code:
* age, gender:
* phone:
* e-mail:
" We will soon provide more information to your email. Thanks "
Sincerely,
Inc Copyright (c) 2018
@All Rights Reserved"
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April 27, 2018 at 12:32 PM by an anonymous user from: Chicago, Illinois, United States
I just got this email from career@target.com. The subject was [Opportunity Job] but the message was almost verbatim.
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April 23, 2018 at 6:42 PM by an anonymous user from: Lancaster, Ohio, United States
My husband and I received in separate mailing envelopes (USPS) letters asking us to participate in an assignment for Kroger Secret Shopper. They sent both of us in our envelopes cashier checks in the amount of $2650.00 each. The letter tells us how to use the money and some of it we can keep ($400). Then after we do everything, we are to send money orders back to them. We were to send them a blank, intact with stub and NOTHING written on them in the amount of $2049.00 each.
Not exactly sure how this is supposed to work but, I know it's a scam. Send to officebradcoleman@gmail.com. Phone # (917)773-0442 or (646)828-9740 or (424)393-2057. The cashier's check is from German American Banking PO Box 810, Jasper IN 47547. Bottom of the check is: RE: Patrick Blatter.
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- May 21, 2018 at 12:19 PM by an anonymous user from: Huber Heights, Ohio, United States
  I just got the very same one from the same guy. I just felt something wasn't right after reading the letter. I asked for a return address to send the check back to them. Never heard from them. I wrote "VOID" across the check and no need to decide what to do with it. Are police interested in it?
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April 5, 2018 at 4:52 PM by an anonymous user from: Bardstown, Kentucky, United States
I have received the same letter in the mail with a cashier's check for the very same amount in my mail today.
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March 30, 2018 at 4:43 PM by an anonymous user from: Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, United States
Received a text message from a Fred Blatter wanting me to reply back to him to confirm my interest in Kroger Secret Shopper Program.
Despite the fact that I never replied back, the very next day I received a priority mail envelope with a cashier's check from Suncoast Credit Union for 2650.00 written out to me and referencing Fred Blatter.
There is also a letter included which details the steps in cashing the check. I'm shredding all of it and not getting involved.
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March 28, 2018 at 5:15 PM by an anonymous user from: Santa Clarita, California, United States
Followed up after their link connected to legit job openings for Kroger. Got cashier check in the mail for $2650.00. After reading their letter it became obvious it was a scam. Items have been shredded.
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March 20, 2018 at 1:45 PM by an anonymous user from: Vidor, Texas, United States
I just got a letter in the mail about this. I told them I know it is a scam. I said how do I take part in this as I need to make some money. I got an email back wanting my phone number, they want to talk to me. I, as of yet, have not called.
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February 15, 2018 at 1:48 PM by an anonymous user from: Germantown, Maryland, United States
I would love to put these people in jail but who should I complain to and when? This is a scam than must be stopped. But how?
I thought about trying to cash the check for cash just to see what would happen, but I don't know the consequences. Very frustrating.
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February 8, 2018 at 10:48 AM by an anonymous user from: Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, United States
Received an email about being a Kroger Secret Shopper. I shop at Kroger's every week so I thought it was good but found out this is a "scam". After filling out some information in the email, I received a text from Robert Lehman on 2-5-18 stating my application had been accepted and for me to confirm receipt of his text.
I texted Robert to confirm receipt of his text. The next day I receive a priority mail envelope with a check for $2,330 and instructions to deposit check IN my bank and sent a text stating "FUNDS DEPOSITED WITH DEPOSIT RECEIPT" and they would release the funds. BIG RED FLAG: never give anyone your bank receipt. I called the Attorney General's office to discuss this and was told they would wipe out my bank account and for me to file a complaint which I did.
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February 2, 2018 at 10:38 AM by an anonymous user from: Ormond Beach, Florida, United States
Register and if you are selected, you will receive $200 for shopping at
Kroger or at competition stores.
Send us your feedback for your Kroger shopping experience.
Your review will make a difference for providing better services and products.
Kroger Shoppers are selected randomly every week and if selected, they will be contacted via phone or email.
You will be paid with amounts between $100-400 per assignment.
You can shop any products you want at your designated store.
No experience, fees or interview are required.
Click 'I Want' and then complete all of the required fields in order to register.
The 'I Want' button leads to this address: hxxp://zoolley.com/native/signup.html
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February 2, 2018 at 4:07 AM by info
Here is another scam:
"From: Kroger Co. <job@kroger.com>
Sent: Monday, January 29, 2018 12:52 PM
Subject: Job Offer
Kroger Secret Shopper
We invite you to be part of our shoppers team.
You can shop any products you want at your designated store.
Register and if you are selected, you will receive $100 for shopping at Kroger stores and $200-400 payment per assignment. 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."
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- April 15, 2018 at 12:08 PM by an anonymous user from: Moreno Valley, California, United States
  I just got this same email today.
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January 31, 2018 at 12:03 PM by info
Here is another scam:
"From: Evaluation Update [mailto:Customer.care@kroger.net]
Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2018 2:37 AM
Subject: David Amrhein- Application received/approved. Start up package mailed to you via USPS
David Amrhein- 7315 S. Hazelton Lane Tempe AZ 85283
You applied for our Kroger shop survey online in which you will be evaluating Store/business locations around you. Payment for your 1st evaluation has been sent via USPS to your mailing address 7315 S. Hazelton Lane Tempe AZ 85283. Once you receive it, you are to follow instructions within package carefully.
The purpose of this evaluation is to ensure that samples are as representative as possible. We give business owners, operators and executives insights into the extent that a company is delivering on its brand promises at the point of interaction with the customer. Through the use of unbiased third-parties who objectively record their experiences, we understand what the average customer is experiencing, what staff behaviors should be acknowledged and areas of customer interaction that can be improved. We also aim at establishing professional standards and ethics for the industry.
If you did not get my text/sms message sent to 6026255435 containing your welcome message and delivery info, then include a mobile number in your reply to receive updates. Kindly acknowledge receipt of this email. Thanks
John
HR MGR
Copyright (c) 2018"
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- February 1, 2018 at 7:47 PM by an anonymous user from: Littleton, Colorado, United States
  my wife got the kroger secret shopper email a few days ago from email: job@kroger.com
  The registration link is: hxxp://valentijnsdag.org/private/
  as normal this is phishing email
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January 27, 2018 at 1:11 PM by an anonymous user from: Pahrump, Nevada, United States
I almost got stuck with this. Received packet with check for $2,850.25 with instructions to shop Kroger or Walmart for $100, then send $1200 to 2 separate people in Dallas, TX and keep $300. 4 days later, I checked my bank balance and check was returned as having been altered. Had not sent any $ out, but was texted to really hurry so my 2nd and 3rd evaluations could be sent to me with bonus $. WATCH OUT, FOLKS!
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January 18, 2018 at 9:20 PM by an anonymous user from: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Well guess cell for initial email...completed and received another email today. Please respond that you received and a packet in the mail, this email looked questionable. In the trash it goes!
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January 17, 2018 at 6:38 PM by an anonymous user from: New Berlin, Wisconsin, United States
If you get a check via priority mail from Oscar Davis as a Kroger Secret shopper it is a total scam! Do not cash the check and do not respond..throw it away it is not legit and a waste of time. Do not be scammed!
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January 16, 2018 at 4:52 PM by an anonymous user from: Two Rivers, Wisconsin, United States
I got this check sent to me. I know this is a scam. What do I do now?
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- January 16, 2018 at 6:16 PM by info
  Report it to the police or just destroy it.
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January 16, 2018 at 6:54 AM by info
Here is another scam:
"From: Kroger <jobs@kroger.com>
Date: December 29, 2017 at 9:36:04 AM MST
To: Undisclosed recipients:;
Subject: Opportunity Job
Reply-To: Kroger <jobs@kroger.com>
Register and if you are selected, you will receive $200 for shopping at
Kroger or at competition stores.
Send us your feedback for your Kroger shopping experience.
Your review will make a difference for providing better services and products.
Kroger Shoppers are selected randomly every week and if selected, they will be contacted via phone or email.
You will be paid with amounts between $100-400 per assignment.
You can shop any products you want at your designated store.
No experience, fees or interview are required.
Click 'I Want' and then complete all of the required fields in order to register."
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January 16, 2018 at 6:53 AM by info
Here is another scam:
"From: Kroger SS HR Dept <retailqualityserviceny@gmail.com>
Date: January 8, 2018 at 12:58:50 PM MST
Subject: You've been selected as a secret shopper .
ATTN:,
You recently submitted your information to one of our recruitment agency to work as a Kroger secret shopper.Your details has been verified and you are shortlisted as one of our representatives.
I will like to congratulate you as a member of our working team. As a secret shopper you are responsible for gathering information, giving ideas, and improving brand standards of products and services. You have been selected to conduct an all expenses paid survey and evaluation in your area. As our secret shopper posing as a normal customer, you are expected to perform specific tasks such as purchasing a product or using a service. While there, you will secretly evaluate things like customer
service, store cleanliness and quality of service rendered. You would have to keep a comprehensive report on every activity you carry out.
Some of the simple questions in your shopper's report will be:
• Were the employees friendly and courteous?
• Did you receive prompt service?
• Was the merchandise displayed neatly?
• Would you return to this store / restaurant?
• Was it easy to use the service?
That's all there is to it! The answers to these kinds of questions are extremely valuable to any business - and they are willing to pay top dollar to find out what consumers really think. You will be providing important information that will be used to improve the quality of businesses everywhere.
Where will I be mystery shopping?
The companies we deal with mostly represent large chain stores and popular franchises with hundreds and thousands of locations across the United States.
They are stores, services and restaurants like:
• CVS
• WAL-MART
• BEST BUY
• RELOADIT
• RITE AID
• WALGREENS
• 7ELEVEN
No commitment, membership fee, special skills are not required for this assignment.
Your survey packet which includes funds to carry out your assignment will be sent out systematically after you confirm in writing your readiness to complete your first assignment and let your opinion count .
Best Regards
HR Personnel
James Michaelson
Kroger Secret Shopper ®"
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January 16, 2018 at 6:52 AM by info
Here is another scam:
"From: Kroger SS HR Dept <retailqualityserviceny@gmail.com>
Date: January 9, 2018 at 12:01:44 PM MST
Subject: FIRST ASSIGNMENT IMMINENT ...
Hello Shopper,
Your first assignment is here.
Firstly, have you ever purchased a gift card or shop with a gift card? If not, here is an opportunity for you to explore stores with the use of gift card .
Gift cards is a prepaid stored-value money card usually issued by a retailer.It has become increasingly popular as they relieve the donor of selecting a specific gift and recently been used as a comfortable means of shopping both online and at stores within the states .
Many cards have no value until they are sold, at which time the cashier enters the amount which the customer wishes to put on the card. This amount is rarely stored on the card but is instead noted in the store's database, which is crosslinked to the card ID .
Your first assignment is to evaluate stores where gift cards can be purchased . Your survey packet will come with an instruction of how to go about your assignment .
Your details have been stored in our database as follow :
You have 48hours to get back if there is any error in your details .
We are sure you'll have fun while evaluating these stores and earn $400 weekly. We hope you are able to help us get information on how Gift cards are been purchased and how comfortable it is for shopping .
Regards
HR Personnel
James Michaelson
Kroger Secret Shopper ®"
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January 16, 2018 at 6:51 AM by info
Here is another scam:
"From: Kroger SS HR Dept <retailqualityserviceny@gmail.com>
Date: January 15, 2018 at 12:00:19 PM MST
Subject: Survey packet update .
Hello Ruthayn,
I am glad to inform you that your survey packet will be delivered to your home address this week . A USPS tracking # for your packet will be sent to you as soon as it is available (please check your email more often).
Regards
HR Personnel
James Michaelson
Kroger Secret Shopper ®"
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January 4, 2018 at 11:01 AM by an anonymous user from: Mexico City, Mexico
I received a similar e-mail:
"Register and if you are selected, you will receive $200 for shopping at
Kroger or at competition stores.
Send us your feedback for your Kroger shopping experience.
Your review will make a difference for providing better services and products.
Kroger Shoppers are selected randomly every week and if selected, they will be contacted via phone or email.
You will be paid with amounts between $100-400 per assignment.
You can shop any products you want at your designated store.
No experience, fees or interview are required.
Click 'I Want' and then complete all of the required fields in order to register.
I Want
Copyright © 2018 Kroger.com."
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December 5, 2017 at 5:25 PM by info
Here is another scam:
"From: Kroger.com <jobs@kroger.com>
Date: Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Subject: Shop for free in Kroger!
Shop for free in Kroger!
We need real people to give us real reviews of their local stores and we'll give you $200 Gift Card to spend.
Sign up for free here link
Shop for free in Kroger!
We need real people to give us real reviews of their local stores and we'll give you $200 Gift Card to spend.
Sign up for free here link"
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December 4, 2017 at 12:41 PM by info
Received via email:
"Received this today. Seems fishy to me. When it seems too good to be true, it usually is.
I was going to sign up but noticed the http address didn't have Kroger in it at all.
Bad people have nothing better to do. Shame on them.
From: applications@jobs.kroger.com
Reply-to: n0relpy@jobs.kroger.com
Sent: 12/2/2017 11:27:47 AM Eastern Standard Time
Subject: Job Offer
Become a Kroger Secret Shopper
We have empty positions in our team as a secret shopper and we are looking for individuals to apply.
How it works :
Register and if you are selected, you will receive $100 for shopping at Kroger, affiliates or at competition stores.
Send us your feedback for your Kroger shopping experience.
Your review will make a difference for providing better services and products.
Click 'Sign Up' and then complete all of the required fields in order to register.
Secret Shoppers are selected randomly every week and if selected, they will be contacted via phone or email.
Benefits :
You will be paid with amounts between $200-400 per assignment.
You can shop any products you want at your designated store.
No experience, fees or interview are required.
Tips and training will be provided for free to our shoppers.
Your contribution will bring improvement in the services offered to our clients.
A secret shopper career can be very exciting and for those who love to shop it's the perfect job that offers fun assignments and flexible schedules.
Sign Up
Copyright © 2017 Kroger. All rights reserved."
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December 3, 2017 at 7:56 AM by an anonymous user from: Edgware, England, United Kingdom
I received a similar email as that to the OP. The link to press was:
hxxp://gncargokenya.com/public/.
Virustotal gave this a score of 0/66 threats found: completely clear and GN Cargo Kenya looks like a legit company, but Kroger just don't operate here in the UK.
Amazing how scams can be hidden these days.
So, if you want a job with Kroger as a secret shopper - approach them!
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December 1, 2017 at 3:06 AM by an anonymous user from: Singapore, Central Singapore, Singapore
This is definitely a phishing email. I've scanned the link on virus total and there's a detection from emsisoft as phishing.
-Original Message-
From: Kroger applications@jobs.kroger.com
Sent: Monday, 27 November, 2017 10:53 PM
Subject: Job Offer
Become a Kroger Secret Shopper
We have empty posts in our team as a secret shopper and we are looking for individuals to apply.
How it works :
* Register and if you are selected, you will receive $100 for shopping at Kroger, affiliates or at competition stores.
* Send us your feedback for your Kroger shopping experience.
* Your review will make a difference for providing better services and products.
* Click 'Sign Up' and then complete all of the required fields in order to register.
* Secret Shoppers are selected randomly every week and if selected, they will be contacted via phone or email.
Benefits :
* You will be paid with amounts between $200-400 per assignment.
* You can shop any products you want at your designated store.
* No experience, fees or interview are required.
* Tips and training will be provided for free to our shoppers.
* Your contribution will bring improvement in the services offered to our clients.
* A secret shopper career can be very exciting and for those who love to shop it's the perfect job that offers fun assignments and flexible schedules.
Sign Up <hxxp://wsanches.com/online/>
Copyright © 2017 Kroger. All rights reserved."
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September 24, 2017 at 10:23 PM by info
Here is another scam:
"From: Libcirc@utktennessee.edu
Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2017 8:16 PM
To: South_paw@caramail.com
Subject: Welcome to MSPA "Evaluation Services"
Become A Kroger Shopper.
We are looking for people to apply for positions in our team as a secret customer.
How it works :
Register and if you are selected, you will receive $100 for shopping at Kroger,
affiliates or at competition stores.
Send us your feedback for your Kroger shopping experience.
Your review will make a difference for providing better services
and products.
Secret Shoppers are selected randomly every week and if selected,
they will be contacted via phone or email.
You will be paid with amounts between $200-400 per assignment. You can shop any products you want at your designated store.
No experience, fees or interview are required.
Tips and training will be provided for free to our shoppers.
A secret shopper career can be very exciting and for those who
love to shop it's the perfect job that offers fun assignments and flexible
schedules.
Your contribution will bring improvement in the services offered to our clients.
Send below information If you are still Interested:
1 First-Name:
2 Middle-Name:
3 Last-Name:
4 Address:
5 City:
6 State:
7 Zip:
8 Country:
9 Phone-Number:
Regards,
Human Resources
National Shopping Service Network" CommentComments or Questions (19)"
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September 18, 2017 at 3:45 PM by info
Here is another scam, please do not follow the instructions in it:
"From: Kroger <hire@jobs.kroger.com>
Sent: Monday, September 18, 2017 11:03 AM
Subject: Job Offer
Become a Kroger Secret Customer
We have empty positions in our team as a secret consumer and we are looking for individuals to apply.
How it works :
Register and if you are selected, you will receive $100 for shopping at Kroger, affiliates or at competition stores.
Send us your feedback for your Kroger shopping experience.
Your review will make a difference for providing better services and products.
Secret Shoppers are selected randomly every week and if selected, they will be contacted via phone or email.
Click 'Sign Up' and then complete all of the required fields in order to register.
Benefits :
You will be paid with amounts between $200-400 per assignment.
You can shop any products you want at your designated store.
No experience, fees or interview are required.
Tips and training will be provided for free to our shoppers.
A secret customer career can be very exciting and for those who love to shop it's the perfect job that offers fun assignments and flexible schedules.
Your contribution will bring improvement in the services offered to our clients.
Sign Up
Copyright © 2017 The Kroger Company. All rights reserved"
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September 18, 2017 at 2:54 PM by an anonymous user from: Newark, New Jersey, United States
I got an email from a Thomas Blum. They were going pay me 300.00 for secret shopper! I figured it was a scam! The email address is tabathaj94@gmail.com.
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