Complaint Review: WA Surveys

These Guys are good but thankfully I didn't completely fall into thier trap. I just played along trying to get more of the vague information provided to help the FBI try to get'um.!!!!Watch out they are...Bad boys, Bad boys, whatcha gonna do, whatcha gonna do when they come for you. Bad boys, Bad boys...

Here is the complete e-mail correspondence.....


Michael I am having a very hard time finding any accrediting info. such as your company listed in the"Mystery Shopping Providers Association"?!!

Perhaps you're listed under--" My Scam Produces a*s-holes" listings under frauds!!!!

Perhaps this will help BUST YOUR a*s !!!!!
FBI Seattle's e-mail address is fbise@leo.gov.....
(I took the liberty of fowarding this to the Feds at the same time!!!)



Michael, I am having a very hard time finding your companies listings on "mystery shopping providers association" nor the "better business bureau" I googled it and still no such listing .seeing how I have done my part so far please forward me a link to confirm that you are a legitmate company?!

--- On Wed, 1/21/09, Michael Friedman [WA Surveys] wrote:
From: Michael Friedman [WA Surveys]
Subject: Re: Mystery Shopper Position.
Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2009, 12:29 PM
If you registered the account online, after you receive the ATM card you must activate it by calling the bank. Then let us know the wiring details(account number) and the needed funds will be sent to you, so you can proceed with your first trial survey.


Regards,
Michael Friedman


----- Original Message -----
From: "Roll Tide Ed"
To: "Michael Friedman [WA Surveys]"

Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 6:33 AM
Subject: Re: Mystery Shopper Position.


Thanks, My account has now been activated.

--- On Tue, 1/20/09, Michael Friedman [WA Surveys]
wrote:

From: Michael Friedman [WA Surveys]
Subject: Re: Mystery Shopper Position.
Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2009, 9:39 PM

You can register a BASIC CHECKING account online at http://www.citibank.com
(Home >> Open an Account >> See all Checking Accounts
>> Basic Checking)
While other types of checking accounts require an opening deposit of $100, the BASIC CHECKING account has no opening deposit, there is only a very small monthly fee(less then $10) which will be covered by
our company by reimbursement.
After you register the account you have to wait until they will send you a debit card. You will receive the ATM card in 5-7 days from the moment you signup. Let us know as soon as you receive the card so we can get it started.


Regards,
Michael Friedman


----- Original Message -----
From: "Roll Tide ED"
To: "Michael Friedman [WA Surveys]"

Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 4:09 AM
Subject: Re: Mystery Shopper Position.


Will I need to open a checking account or some other type account?

--- On Mon, 1/19/09, Michael Friedman [WA Surveys]
wrote:
From: Michael Friedman [WA Surveys]
Subject: Re: Mystery Shopper Position.
Date: Monday, January 19, 2009, 9:09 PM


The training consists in three evaluations which are to be made over a period
of time of one week. The training surveys are also
paid with $100 each.
Being accepted for the training doesn't mean you're already hired, it all depends on the quality of your reports.
After the training period you will receive all the needed documents to fill and sign including the tax form, and from that point you will receive assignments on regular basis.
The maximum is one assignment per day, seven per week. You will have to let us know your optimal times available.
During your one week training period, the first set of surveys you have to do is at a few western union locations in your area, within 10 miles from your zip code, you will receive the exact address and
instructions at the right time.
The task is to go there as a customer and tell them you want to use their service to send money to a friend.
The funds will be received by another mystery shopper who is also making an evaluation.
You have to be very natural but at the same time focus on small details as we need a comprehensive report from you.
Your report should include:
-how courteous the attendant is.
-how clean the location is.
-whether or not your presence was acknowledged within a short time of arrival and if you were greeted in a friendly manner.
-description of the attendant's clothes, whether they are professional or not.
-how well they know their services.
-exact amount of minutes you spend at the location.
-any other strange or unusual thing you may notice while you are there and worth mentioning.
-how would you rate them (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor).
Make sure you start writing down notes as soon as you finish the survey so you don't forget important details.
To complete this first task we will be transferring you the funds needed for the survey($889) plus your $100 commission.
Since we are banking with Citibank, as our employee you also have to open an account with Citibank so we could wire transfer the funds to you in no time.
Dealing through other banks would cause delays, that's why a Citibank account is required for the Mystery Shopper position.
You will be the only person able to access the account. We will wire transfer the funds needed for your first survey as soon as you have the account ready.
Please confirm that you understand the above requirements.

Thank you,
Michael Friedman
WA Surveys
4140 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105
www.us-surveys.net


----- Original Message -----
From: "Roll Tide Ed"
To: "Michael Friedman [WA Surveys]"

Sent: Monday, January 19, 2009 6:25 PM
Subject: Re: Mystery Shopper Position.


I agree,? Is there any money from me needed up-front to participate?

--- On Mon, 1/19/09, Michael Friedman [WA Surveys]
wrote:
From: Michael Friedman [WA Surveys]
Subject: Mystery Shopper Position.
Date: Monday, January 19, 2009, 5:16 AM

Mystery Shopper Position.
Shopper's Guide wants you to run surveys on a few prominent western union locations in your area(the locations are within 10 miles from your zip code, you will be filled with the exact details).
The Western Union location was reported for evaluation for the following reasons:
1) Customers have reported their money missing.
2) Slow services.
3) Unbalanced transfer charges.
4) Rudeness to customers.
5) Late opening time and Closing before time.
Your Evaluation at the first western union location would be:
1) To make a transfer of funds from this western union location to another mystery shopper (we will provide with the needed funds).
2) You will have to record the time you spend sending the transfer.
3) You will also provide the name of the cashier that attended to you.
4) Make a detailed report about your personal impressions as an average customer.
To complete the surveys we will send you the money to cover your $100 commission and the money you need to use at the western union location.
Upon receiving the funds, the exact instructions of the survey will be forwarded to you.
There is no specific time to do a survey, however the report is to be ready same day you receive the funds from us.
You will have to keep a comprehensive report on every activity you carry out and send it by fax to our office.
If you are interested in becoming a mystery shopper confirm that you are ready by replying to this message with "I AGREE".

Thank you,
Michael Friedman
WA Surveys
4140 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105

Roll tide ed
Pinson, Alabama
U.S.A.