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Complaint Review: Optima Monitoring & Research Services - St Laurel Quebec
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Optima Monitoring & Research Services
1525 Concord Blvd St Laurel, Quebec, Canada
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Optima Monitoring & Research Services sent me 3972.00 check for mystery shop St Laurel Quebec
I saw on this page where a anonymous person reported the the above listed company was a rip off, they just sent me a check for 3972.00 and told me not to do anything with it until it clears the bank. once it does to contact them back, and I will recieve further instructions on how to shop at the designated stores.
My question to this person is where are they getting their information, Because if it's a rip off I need to know.
Curious george
Cleveland, Texas
U.S.A.
My question to this person is where are they getting their information, Because if it's a rip off I need to know.
Curious george
Cleveland, Texas
U.S.A.
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Terry
Lakewood,Washington,
U.S.A.
Remember the old saying, " Let the Buyer Beware."
#2Consumer Comment
Mon, December 29, 2008
My comment is in agreement with the individual from Texas. I, myself, have received a letter and check from Optima Monitoring & Research Services in the amount of $3972.00 with the same instructions. I would urge you to be extremely cautious, especially in today's economic state. I say so because as a past victim of a similar scam that took me for $5000.00 to which I had to repay to the bank. Watch out for all ploys by using the common sense factor and view your bank account regularly. I am a U.S. Army Serviceman and was scammed while deployed. Unfortunately, my mother. to whom I take care of due illness was sent information and a check which was deposited into my account in my behalf. It was not until too late when I was notified and monies had been used when the my bank notified me that I would be sued for using a fraudulent check. This was very bad, considering the fact that I don't write checks. No one is safe from these individuals and believe you me, no one cares for your plight when it comes to repayment. "Almost like it's an inside job." Please do not cash this check. It will only get them access your banking information which may or may not be legal at that point. "Buyer Beware" All money is not good money, but yours will be taken.
Laurie
Haslet,Texas,
U.S.A.
Do an internet search on Mystery Shopping Scams
#3Consumer Comment
Tue, December 23, 2008
YES IT IS A SCAM !!!! there are thousands of posts on all the complaint boards about it. As I am associated with a LEGITIMATE mystery shopping service - you have to be affiliated with a legitimate service - apply for and be hired before they send any checks and THEY ARE NEVER FOR THAT LARGE AN AMOUNT! This is just the lastest bogus company name they have provided. It changes constantly - and they even steal names of legitimate businesses. the scammers know your bank will clear the check and give you access to funds before they declare the check as bogus. Usually about a week after they let you take money out. DO YOU WANT TO LOSE THAT MUCH MONEY? YOU HAVE TO PAY THE BANK BACK! There are several ways YOU can check it out yourself. Call the bank the check is drawn on - not the branch address listed on the check its probably a bogus address - call one locally and ask them. Take it to your own bank - DO NOT DEPOSIT IT - just ask the bank to check it out for you first - they will tell you its bogus too Are they telling to wire most of it back? ITS A SCAM - NEVER WIRE MONEY TO ANYONE YOU DO NOT KNOW AND NEVER CASH CHECKS YOU WERE NOT EXPECTING TO RECEIVE! You are the only one who can PROTECT YOURSELF, you can choose to ignore the complaints posted about Mystery Shopping Scams and dive head long into the SCAM - its your money to lose - and you could end up in jail for passing bad checks! Or you throw it out -knowing you protected yourself!
