Our Mystery Shopper Ronald Kilburn, Felipe Atkins, Thomas Tewell Our Mystery Shopper Scam Clermont, Florida
I was contacted today (12/20/12) via text by Ronald Kilburn asking me to confirm my interest in the "Secret Shopper" opportunity, which I did via e-mail (I have yet to receive a response).
At virtually the same moment my mail carrier arrived with an envelope from Thomas Tewell (1601 Johns Lake Rd. #1037; Clermont, FL 34711-6689). It contained a letter with instructions as well as a check for $1,350.00 from the International Bank of Commerce from Ronald Kilburn. The instructions state I am to deposit the check into my account, shop at Walmart (spending only $100), report my shopping experience to Ronald, and wire the remaining amount of the check minus my $150 commission ($1100), to Felipe Atkins (56 North Temple Road; Chicago, IL 60612).
Following an extensive internet search I have decided not to deposit the check into my account and have instead contacted the FTC and filed a complaint. I am not out any funds but someone else could have very easily been "duped" by this scam for a considerable amount of money once the check did not clear (which Im positive would have happened). This is NOT ok, these individuals MUST be held accountable and stopped!