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Heads Up ~ Another Scam

Posted by Angie Hullett on Fri, Jun 05, 2009 @ 10:10 AM
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Hello!

Thanks to one of our shoppers - we were made aware of the latest attempt to use AboutFace's name in a scam. The following email is being sent out and PLEASE do not respond to it. It IS a scam!! Anyone who receives the email below, something like this or just anything that has our name on it and seems "off", send it to me to and I will verify whether it is indeed from us or something fraudulent. My email address is Kelly.Pecot@aboutfacecorp.com.

Here is the email that they are sending - the email address that it is coming from is - aboutface.shopper1@rediffmail.com

AboutFace™ uses the frontline measurement tool secret or mystery shopping to help companies and teams reach their full potential. Our secret shopper programs effectively allow clients to hold a mirror up to their business urging them to look inward and discover all that is good and not so good about how they operate. Second, our services equip our clients with the tools, guidance and support to help them capitalize on their organization's strengths and minimize or eliminate their weaknesses.

There are many secret shopping companies out there that ask you to pay "a small fee" to become a shopper. Don't do it! At AboutFace™, you will never pay to shop! We pay you!

Mystery shopping is a great way to supplement your income. It is a fun and exciting opportunity, but it is not for everyone! Shoppers should have the following:

  • Viable transportation
  • Stable home office:
  • Computer and ability to check e-mail often (the library or friend’s computer will not cut it)
  • Fax, scanner, copier
  • Telephone
  • Great writing skills
  • Super detail oriented
  • Deadline driven

Your Identity would be kept confidential (Mystery shopper) you would be paid $300 for every duty you carry out, and bonus on your transportation allowance.

FULL NAME:
CONTACT ADDRESS:
CITY:
STATE:
ZIP-CODE:
TELEPHONE NUMBER:
MOBILE NUMBER:
OCCUPATION:
EMAIL:

NB: Your contact detail will be used in sending you a check payment that will consist of your $300 payment and the funds for the evaluation/shopping, so make sure you provide us with a valid data.

There are over 750 mystery shopping companies out there, and we strive to be the best. Year after year, we have been awarded top honors for the services we provide.

Human Resources Director
Bobby Blunt
206-337-1055
About Face Corp.

Thanks so much for being a loyal AboutFace shopper!!

Kelly Pecot
Logistics Team Director
AboutFace

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I believe that you have another scammer copy cat on your hands. I recieved this email today: 
 
 
 
 
 
ABOUT US:  
 
 
 
AboutFaceTM is a Market Research Company where Consumer-shopping and Service-Rendering surveys are used to measure the quality of retails service and Customer -Client relations. We have a gross clientele in the United States and Canada which includes most of the largets, reputable corporate and private Firms, businesses and FInancial Institutions. 
 
 
 
POSITION TITLE: PART-TIME (Mystery Shopper) 
 
 
 
AVAILABILITY: Open in All 50 States 
 
 
 
START DATE: Immediate 
 
 
 
COMMISSION PER ASSIGNMENT: 300/WK 
 
 
 
BASIC JOB DESCRIPTION: You will be hired to conduct an all expenses paid surveys and evaluation exercises on behalf of AboutFaceTM. 
 
 
 
As our mystery shopper posing as a regular client, you will expected to perform specific tasks such as purchasing a product or using a service. 
 
 
 
We presently have a couple of outstanding contracts, which means you will be directed to outlets, firms and corporate bodies and then report on your experience. 
 
 
 
PLEASE NOTE: You will be provided funds in advance for any upcoming survey via Checks or Wire Transfers to cover expenses. 
 
 
 
You do not require any special skills for this position, however in order to apply for this job you MUST ensure you have access to your E-mails two (2) times a day and must READ and RESPOND to all notifications within 18-24hrs. 
 
 
 
MYSTERY SHOPPER APPLICATION: Fill out an Application form below to officially apply for the openings. 
 
 
 
Full Names: 
 
Address:  
 
City: 
 
State: 
 
Zip Code: 
 
Age: 
 
Home Phone Number: 
 
Cell / Mobile Phone Number:.......For Sms Updates.... 
 
Present Occupation: 
 
Have you had any previous expertise in surveying: 
 
 
 
 
 
SEND ALL APPLICATIONS & RESUMES TO: mshopperdpt@aol.com 
 
 
 
 
 
Human Resources Unit. 
 
AboutFaceTM Surveys. 
 
 
 
 
 
Copyright © 2010 AboutFaceTM 3292 Thompson Bridge Road, Suite 329 Gainesville, GA 30506.  
 
 
 
Posted @ Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:57 AM by Lisa Krill - Roberts
I recieved one for aboutface from robihansen@aol.com, she said she found my resume on careerbuilder.com. She also sent me an application which stated I would recieve a check and $250 of the check was mine and the rest was to be sent western union to see if it is working right. Ya, OK! Right there just gave it away and the fact that the application had a few spelling errors. Its sad that we have to weed out the bad guys just trying to find work to provide for our families. 
 
 
 
Posted @ Sunday, May 16, 2010 7:29 PM by Amber
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